Uhuru Peak stands at 19,340 feet (5895 meters) above sea level and is the highest peak in Africa. You can find this amazing destination in Mt. Kilimanjaro which is the highest free-standing mountain in the world. Climb Kilimanjaro to experience mind-blowing valleys, trekking pathways, greenery, glaciers, local people, birds, and wildlife.
Mt. Kilimanjaro, famously known as the “roof of Africa”, unlike most other mountains, has only one scalable point called Uhuru Peak. The mountain had three craters, viz. Kibo, Mawenzi, and Shira. Kibo is open to the trekkers with its above-mentioned peak but the other two are extinct now. If you are a passionate trekker, you must contact a reputed Mt. Kilimanjaro trekking and tour operator for complete guidance, professional services, and guided trekking to this amazing destination.
A special attraction for trekkers around the world
Trekkers climb Kilimanjaro to experience its uniqueness. It’s unique for diverse reasons. Take a look:
- Accessibility of Uhuru Peak: In the local language “Uhuru” means freedom. Mt. Kilimanjaro is the highest standalone mountain in the world that can be trekked without any formal training or specialized equipment. Doesn’t it sound unique? Climb Kilimanjaro with the help of an experienced guide even if you are a novice trekker.
- Diverse landscape: In every turn and resting point, trekkers find excellent landscapes. This is perhaps the only mountain in the world with so much ecological diversity. From lush rainforest and colorful vegetation to a lunar-like landscape near Uhuru Peak, Mt. Kilimanjaro is mesmerizing in every possible way.
- Cultural experience: On the way to the summit, you will find ample opportunity to interact with several local communities such as Chagga people, Machame people, wapare people, and Rombo people. Interacting with these people will be an enriching experience for you. Your guide will introduce you to local people and provide various information on their cultures and lifestyles.
- Great accomplishment: Reaching the summit or even near it is a great personal achievement for any trekker, especially novice trekkers. It enhances your physical and mental perseverance. It also gives you a unique opportunity to experience one-of-its-kind trekking. It’s truly rewarding as you learn a lot from this trekking experience. Ice Rock Trekking offers a complete trekking package from different points to the summit. Their guided tour and best services will keep you safe and guided throughout.
- Wildlife experience: You will get some experience of fascinating wildlife in the lower slopes of the mountain. The lower slopes of this mountain have rich vegetation where blue monkeys, black and white colobus monkeys, civets, and varieties of hawks can be traced here and there. Mt. Kilimajaro boasts over 180 bird species. Eagel, hawks, and various colorful passerines could be spotted frequently. Here again, the experienced guide provides complete information on the birds whenever they are spotted.
The best time to trek Mt. Kilimanjaro
You can plan your trekking any time of the year but the best time to climb Kilimanjaro is December through early March and then July to early October. These two periods remain dry in this part of the world. You can plan your visit to Mt. Kilimanjaro at other times as well but there remains a higher chance of experiencing rainfall from April to May and then again in November. However, keep in mind that there is no guarantee of getting good weather throughout. The weather here changes frequently and you may get heavy rainfall sometimes.
Ice Rock Trekking offers various trekking and tour packages to Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. You can choose to climb Kilimanjaro to the summit through Marangu, Lemosho, or Machame-Mweka route.
