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Some world’s most popular climbing and hiking destinations are located in Tanzania. Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania’s crown jewel, is the highest mountain in Africa and the only free-standing mountain in the world. Various climbing routes wind up Kilimanjaro offering climbers an incredible experience as they scale the dramatic peak. To reach the summit you do not need to be an experienced climber, however, you do need to be in a fit and good overall condition. Desire, good guidance from your highly skilled mountain guides, and a little of luck will find you celebrating success at the summit. Popular climbing routes include the Marangu Route popularly referred to as the coca-cola route, the Machame route also known as the whisky route, Lemosho and Rongai routes.
Mount Meru, Kilimanjaro’s “little sister” at 4,566 meters is an impressive free stranding and active volcano which last erupted in 1910. It dominates Arusha National Park with its huge cliffs. Beautiful climbing routes take hikers through the lush tropical forest, alpine moorland, and arctic desert. Wild animals, including giraffe, buffalo, antelope, and baboons are frequently found on this mountain and you may also come across leopards. Due to this, an armed Park Ranger must accompany climbers. The mountain is often used as a warm-up for Mt. Kilimanjaro.
Ol Doinyo Lengai, at approximately 3,000 meters, is an active volcano in northern Tanzania on the southern shore of Lake Natron and just outside Ngorongoro Conservation Area. This impressive peak is revered by the Maasai as the sacred home and “Mountain of God.” A nearly perfect cone, it stills erupts occasionally and climbers may have the opportunity to walk on still-steaming new ground. The volcano is unique among volcanoes as it produces natrocarbonite lava that is rich in sodium and carbonates. The lava is highly fluid, weathers rapidly turn grey, and results in a volcanic landscape that is different from another in the world.
The ascent of Lengai is difficult – very steep, slippery, and exposed. Endurance is required for 5-8 hour ascent in darkness and 4-5 hours descent. The trek starts near midnight from Lake Natron and climbers reach the summit at sunrise for beautiful views. Trekkers need to navigate the steep unstable slopes of ash to the summit – more than 2,000 meters of altitude difference to the summit. This trek requires heat tolerance, sure-footedness, and no fear of heights. An example of gear that is required for this trek includes ankle-high trekking boots, gloves, head covering, rain/wind protection, headlamp, telescopic poles, dust-proof camera bag, bivouac sack.
Bushland Adventure Travel partners with the most highly experienced mountain guides and outfitters to ensure travelers get exceptional and safe trekking adventure.