Nicknamed as the “Roof of Africa,” Mount Kilimanjaro is the tallest mountain in Africa that inevitably finds itself in the wish-list of every other trekking enthusiast. With a VIP clientele of Cheryl Cole, Ray Lewis, and Martina Navratilova among others, Kilimanjaro is a popular climbing destination all over the world. As per Wikipedia, 16,425 people hiked Kilimanjaro in the year 2011-12 and the number is growing ever since.
The captivating slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro which are characterized by five different vegetation zones — Cultivation, Rainforest, Heather, Alpine Desert, and the Arctic — from bottom to the top are beyond the realm of imagination. The beauty and hugeness of the mountain has to be visited to be believed. Here are the reasons why Kilimanjaro trekking is a popular undertaking in Tanzania which is only growing in popularity.
Now, there are numerous following reasons due to which people are Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro
Yes, it is one of the greatest natural wonders of this world. The reason it is a wonder is because of its three volcanic cones respectively known as Kibo, Mawenzi, and Shira. It is also the highest mountain in Africa that is about 4,900 meters from its base and 5,895 meters above sea level. No technical training is needed to climb
Very few people get to see the world (and particularly the sunrise) from 5,895 meters above sea level. It is altogether a different experience for every mountaineer viewing the sunrise from Uhuru Peak. After reaching to the top, you’ll realize that the long journey, agony, and stress are all worth the effort. Viewing and enjoying the sunrise is one of the most beautiful aspects of Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing.
It is also quite possible for people on Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing to watch wildlife. If people are climbing Kilimanjaro via the Rongai Route than people climbing the mountain top can be able to see and enjoy the wildlife venturing at Kilimanjaro.
While climbing the summit of Kilimanjaro, you can also watch the melting glaciers of Kilimanjaro. For the first-timers, Kilimanjaro glaciers will look like a big and smooth pile of slightly dull ice. But when observed closely, you will get the exact resemblance of Arctic & Antarctica glaciers. These melting glaciers of Mount Kilimanjaro are also known as Rebmann Glacier.
People who climb up to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro have various reasons. Some people do it for adventure, while others do it for fun and excitement. Apart from these, some people or individuals climb the Kilimanjaro mountain top to mark a personal achievement and showcase it to their family and friends. It helps them in getting encouraged to get more achievements in life.
A small proportion of climbers however become obsessive with climbing Mount Kilimanjaro and go the extra mile. In the process, they become record setters. While an 8/9-days climb time is usually advised, Simon Mtuy of Tanzania has done so in merely 9 hours, 19 minutes. A complete list of Kilimanjaro climbing records can be found here.
But before deciding to take the plunge and go for the Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing, the climbers must take some mandatory steps that will help them in climbing the mountain quite smoothly.
It is a process through which the body gets habitual to lower availability of oxygen in the air and can only be achieved by spending time at various levels of height before progressing any further.
The process of acclimatization can be best understood by looking at the relationship between oxygen in the air as well as the air density and altitude changes
The acclimatization process helps the body to deal with a decrease in oxygen by breathing faster & deeper in order to increase the oxygen content in the blood.
Thus, like this, you can be able to deceive the unsuitable environment existing in the high altitude of Mount Kilimanjaro. If you are really interested to challenge nature and the odds then Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing suits you. Please visit our site “bigexpeditions.net” for more information as well as booking your tickets and info about the gear essential for this trek. Mount Kilimanjaro awaits the brave and the courageous.
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