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Kilimanjaro National Park
Kilimanjaro National Park in northern Tanzania is a unique and surprising place. And we’re not just saying that. For starters, it’s home to the highest mountain in Africa, yet most of the park is a vast, relatively flat plain! Most iconic mountains are a part of massive ranges, like how Mt Everest is part of the Himalayas and Mt Aconcagua is part of the Andes. The reason for this is that Mt Kilimanjaro is a volcano. This allows it to stand tall in a flat region, letting you enjoy unimpeded views of it from far away, even in Kenya.
When to go to Kilimanjaro
There are two distinct trekking seasons which constitute the best time to climb Kilimanjaro. They are January-March and June-October.January-March is generally colder than June-October and there is a higher probability of encountering snow on the summit. For some this might be seen as a negative, but the benefits of a January-March trek is that the slopes are often quieter at this time of the year. Click below to read more about Kilimanjaro.
Getting to Kilimanjaro
The quickest way to reach Kilimanjaro National Park is to fly into Kilimanjaro International Airport. The drive to the park from the airport is 75 km and takes about 90 minutes. You could also opt to drive there from Julius Nyerere International Airport, Tanzania’s main airport. The airport is just outside of Dar es Salaam, the country’s largest city, which sits on the coast in the east of the country. Dar es Salaam is over 500 km south of Kilimanjaro National Park, and takes about nine hours to reach by car.
Activities in Moshi
Set on the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro, the sleepy town of Moshi is the getaway for climbers looking to reach Africa’s roof.I based myself in Moshi for a week, without *ahem* actually climbing mighty Kilimanjaro. At first glance, there aren’t a plethora of things to do in Moshi, but once you dig a little deeper, this low-key destination is a wide entryway to the rich cultural sphere northern Tanzania has to offer. Click below to read more about Moshi and Kilimanjaro
Accomodation in Moshi
Moshi has just under 200,000 inhabitants, many of which are from the Chagga and Pare ethnic groups. According to a UN-Habitat study, Moshi is the cleanest town in Tanzania. Due to Moshi’s close proximity to Kilimanjaro, many trekkers use the town as their base before hiking the mountain. In fact, if you have booked a Kilimanjaro hiking trip it is very likely that your tour operator has included a night in a Moshi hotel before and after your trek. Click below to read more about accomodation in Kilimanjaro..
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