Kilimanjaro Map (International travel maps) [Map]

International Travel Maps (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 2004 | Series: International travel maps

Detailed topographic map in color for the traveler. Color changes and contour lines show elevations. Differentiates three levels of roads: primary paved all-weather roads, secondary paved all-weather roads, and dirt/gravel all-weather roads. Forests named directly on the map. Altitudes in feet. Contour lines every 100 feet.

Icons locate places of interest: dams, park offices, hotels/lodges, backcountry huts, backcountry huts with attendants, campsites, drinkable water sources, caves, customs posts, border crossings, hospitals/clinics, gas/petrol sources, post offices, phones/radios, buildings, rain gauges, schools, churches/missions.

International boundaries, national park boundaries, trails/footpaths, secondary trails/footpaths, mountain routes, secondary mountain routes.

Kilimanjaro environs inset map includes the locations of Ngorongoro Crater, Manyara National Park, Tarangire National Park, Arusha National Park, Mkomazi Game Reserve, West Tsavo National Park, Amboseli National Park. Icons identify hotels, lodges, camp, gas stations, numbered roads and cities and towns by size.

Text sections: Exploration history, access, climbing logistics, altitude sickness, climbing routes. Index of additional points of interest. Degrees latitude and longitude. Printed on one side. Scale 1:62,500.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

ITMB Publishing (International Travel Maps and Books) of Vancouver, Canada, has published detailed reference and travel maps of countries, regions, and cities around the world since 1985. The company's titles include many that are unique or the first of their kind, including the first commercially available travel map of South America.

Product Details

• Map: 1 pages
• Publisher: ITMB Publishing (January 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1553415531
• ISBN-13: 978-1553415534
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 4.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,404,109 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars A lot of info missing from this map..., September 13, 2005

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Yosemite Mike (San Jose, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Kilimanjaro Map (International travel maps) (Map)

What's missing (this map was dated 2004):

*Rongai route is not labeled.
*Lemosho route is not even on the map.
*Many camping areas are not labeled or are missing from the map altogether (for example; Fischer, Sheffield, Crater, Forest, Millennium, etc.).
*Some trails shown do not lined up correctly with reference points they are known to pass through (for example; the trail from Kibo Hut to Gilman's Point doesn't pass through Gilman's point on the map).
*Weird mix of elevation reference points and color coding done in 'meters' while adding 100 'foot' contour lines.
*Misinformation about the routes coming from the north (Rongai/Loitokitok) as being dangerous and closed when in fact that are open and safe. Years ago they were dangerous but the situation was resolve some time ago.
*A blurb on the side of the map pushes the Marangu route as the best but its really the worst because of the sheer numbers of people.

5.0 out of 5 stars Best map available, September 22, 2006

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B. Cain (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Kilimanjaro Map (International travel maps) (Map)

I really appreciate the availability of this map. I did notice a few missing notations as mentioned by the previous reviewer. Nonetheless, it's the best Kili map I've been able to find.

3 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent map!, August 26, 2004

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D. A. Link (Rancho Cordova, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This is the best and most up-to-date Kilimanjaro map available. It is very accurate, easy to read, and complete. On my recent Kilimanjaro climb, I ended up giving my copy to our Mountain Guide, who thought it was great! Now I have to order a new one...!