At 19,341ft Kilimanjaro is Africa’s highest mountain. Yet with no mountaineering skills necessary to reach the summit, even non-climbers can experience the thrill of climbing one of the world’s greatest peaks. Taking you from the dusty plains of East Africa through jungle and moorland to the glacier -clad summit, this is one of the most beautiful and challenging treks there is. Comprehensive trail guide and maps to the six major routes: Machame, Marangu, Rongai (Loitokitok), Lemosho, Shira and Umbwe – by a writer who’s climbed them all City guides – Where to stay, eat and what to see en route to Kili in: Dar es Salaam, Nairobi, Arusha, Moshi and Marangu Planning your trip and booking a trek when to go, what to take, how to book your trek: extensive reviews of trekking agencies Mount Meru – a popular pre-Kilimanjaro trek Background information Comprehensive history, geology, climate, flora and fauna, plus cultural information on the Chagga people Health and safety on Kilimanjaro Green trekking – minimizing your impact Porters’ rights – how you can help
Henry Stedman Bücher
Als professioneller Reiseleiter und erfahrener Trekker bringt dieser Autor einen reichen Erfahrungsschatz in seine Schriften ein. Seine ausgedehnten Reisen durch vielfältige Landschaften, darunter der Himalaya, China, Pakistan, der Libanon, die Philippinen, Sumatra und Madagaskar, prägen seine einzigartige Perspektive. Diese్ర firsthand-Erfahrung bietet den Lesern einen fesselnden Einblick in das Herz dieser abgelegenen und faszinierenden Regionen und macht sein Werk zu einer fesselnden Lektüre für Leser, die gerne von zu Hause aus reisen, und für erfahrene Reisende gleichermaßen.
The rough guide to Tanzania
- 647 Seiten
- 23 Lesestunden
A guide to Tanzania, one of Africa's most beautiful destinations, this book includes sections on the best hotels & restaurants, plus listings of all the top lodges, safari companies & bars, along with maps & town plans for every region. It also covers Tanzania's history, politics, wild life, environment & music.
Kilimanjaro Trailblazer Trekking Guide 8e
- 368 Seiten
- 13 Lesestunden
The Trailblazer Kilimanjaro Guide is a practical guide to climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest mountain.