Famous for its wildlife safaris and coastal resorts, East Africa is also an extraordinary destination for lovers of mountains, trekking and hiking. The mountains here stand as solitary peaks above surrounding plains; the most attractive is Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, rising to 5895m: it is the highest mountain in Africa, the world's highest free standing mountain and the world's highest volcano! This guide offers routes up to Kilimanjaro as well as Mount Kenya (5199m), the second highest peak in Africa, with supporting advice on how to prepare for such an expedition, how to make the most of your time there and how to ensure your trip has as little impact on the local environment as possible.
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'The Cicerone guide is probably the most comprehensive on the market, featuring detailed historical, geographical and natural history information as well as all of the essential information on each of the ascent routes. Revised and reprinted in 2006 it is also bang-up-to-date' (Adventure Travel Magazine - September/October 2006)
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Alex Stewart's keen interest in the outdoors and travelling has led him to many of the world's remote locations. Having lived in Kenya, he is able to offer invaluable advice to walking through this region and around the mountains of East Africa. He currently works in the travel book industry and as a freelance journalist.
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This review is from: Kilimanjaro: A Trekker's Guide (Cicerone Mountain Walking S.) (Paperback)
I was very apprehensive about climbing Kilimanjaro, even though i always wanted to, until i read Mr. Stewart's book.
The book put me at ease, with its comprehensive description of the routes, the dangers, and the joys. Though nothing compares to the real experience, 'Kilimanjaro, A Complete Trekker's Guide' will give the reader a thorough discussion of all aspects of the climb, from detailed route descriptions to the ultimate 'thrill of victory', and, yes, sometimes the 'agony of defeat'. The book is a must read for all first time climbers. w g moss Minneapolis, MN. USA
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I love Cicerone guides and this one is so well written and formulated. Well worth the buy if planning a trip to Kilimanjaro. Very accurate with regards to Rongai Route which is the route I took. Nice read when stopping for a quick lunch or waiting for other trekkers to get out of their tents :)
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I bought this book to read ahead about an upcoming Kilimanjaro trip. Honestly, it was so informative that I brought it with me on the climb. It was great reading it after supper about the upcoming days trek. Has great pictures to identify plants and such.
After the climb, i borrowed it out to a few different people i met back at the hotel, so they studied it up for days getting ready for their upcoming climbs. Definitely recommend to anyone going!
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Marangu Route, Western Breach, Barranco Hut, Shira Plateau, Rongai Route, Uhuru Peak, Horombo Hut, Kibo Hut, Lava Tower, South Circuit Path, Barafu Hut, Mweka Route, East Africa, Gillman's Point, Barafu Route, Arrow Glacier, Stella Point, Marangu Gate, Machame Route, Mandara Hut, Hans Meyer, Machame Hut, Mawenzi Tarn Hut, Mweka Hut, Breach Wall Browse Sample Pages:
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