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Rising from the plains is an almost perfectly shaped volcano, Mt. Kilimanjaro. It is one of Africa’s most magnificent sights. Snow-capped and not yet extinct, at 5895m it is the highest peak in Africa. From banana and coffee farms on the lower level, it rises through lush rainforest onto alpine meadow and finally across a barren moonlike landscape to the snow and ice capped summit. In the rainforest you'll have the opportunity to see an assortment of animals like buffalo, eland, antelope and the colobus monkey.

At Spider Expeditions we offer all of the most popular routes to the top.

Contact us today and we'll take you to the Roof of Africa or to a number of other trekking destinations: Mt. Meru, Oldonyo Lengai, Mt. Kenya.

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Mount Kilimanjaro:

Mount Kilimanjaro is Africa’s highest mountain and the highest free-standing mountain in the world. Its highest peak Kibo stands at 5895 metres, yet it is not just accessible to serious mountaineers. Climbing Kilimanjaro is an incredible experience and is hopefully something that you will remember all your life. The climb to the roof of Africa requires fitness, endurance and perseverance but should not cause undue problems as long as climbers realize that it is a serious endeavour and listen to the experience and advice of their guides. The summit of Kilimanjaro is 500 meters higher than Everest Base Camp, so do not attempt to climb Kilimanjaro unless you are reasonably fit, nor if you have heart or lung problems – although asthma suffers are generally alright. The key to climbing Kilimanjaro successfully is ‘Pole Pole’ – ‘Slowly Slowly’ (Especially during the first two days.) ascending too quickly leads to altitude sickness. Very fit people can be more prone to altitude sickness because they ascend too fast.

MOUNT MERU:

Mount Meru, overshadowed by its majestic, collapsed volcano remains little known to climbers. Mt. Meru is 50 kms from Kilimanjaro and reaches a height of 4,565m. Mount Meru is the third highest peak in Tanzania. Although the climb is not as relentless as Kilimanjaro, the challenge can be equally rewarding. Compared to Kilimanjaro's mild slope, Meru's pitch can offer quite a challenge. It can be a shorter but equally magnificent alternative to Kilimanjaro or climbed as preparation for a later ascent up Kilimanjaro. There is only one non-technical route up Meru. although less often climbed than Kilimanjaro, Mount Meru has an equally comfortable hut system. Our guides will tell you that the bush to the summit along the crater rim is one of the most exhilarating journeys in Tanzania.