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Introduction to Mountain Climbing in Africa
East Africa is home to some of the highest peaks in Africa including the snow peaked Mt Kenya in the country that goes by a similar name, Mt Kilimanjaro in Tanzania and Mount Rwenzori in Uganda. These three mountains continue to draw mountain climbers to their bases where trekking on various routes can be organized. Below we append some information on the three famous mountains. The East African mountains have created a micro-climate around themselves and the rain-shadow created to their South and East supplies the beautiful and superbly fertile land in which various towns have sprung up that are full of banana groves and coffee plantations. Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing Safaris Mount Kilimanjaro - East Africa's Extinct Volcano
Kilimanjaro National Park comprises all of the mountain above the tree line and six forest corridors that stretch  through the forest belt. Mount Kilimanjaro stands on featureless part of the East African plateau, on the Tanzanian side of the Kenya border near Moshi, side by side with the smaller Mount Meru. These mountains are extinct volcanoes, with Kilimanjaro actually being the agglomeration of three distinct volcanoes, Kibo (5896m/ 19,340 ft), Mawenzi (5,149 / 16,896 ft) and Shira (3,962m / 13,000 ft). whose violent creation is geologically associated with the creation of the Great Rift Valley, 100km to the West. Africa's Highest Mountain
Mount Kilimanjaro is a perfectly shaped volcano still active rising sheer from the plains. At 5895m it is the highest in Africa and is snow capped. Mount Kilimanjaro can be climbed any time of the year but there is usually a lot more rain during April, May and November. At the lower levels, you will pass through cultivated farmlands rising through tropical rain forest onto alpine meadows and finally the barren landscape leading to the snow and ice capped summit. The lower levels also offer the chance to view a wide variety of animals, birds and flora in their natural habitat. Mt Kilimanjaro Climbing Routes
There are five major Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing routes through the forest and moor land areas before joining the south circuit path between 3500m and 4500m. They are; Kilimanjaro Machame route, Mount Kilimanjaro Marangu route, Kilimanjaro Climbing Lemosho Route, Kilimanjaro Rongai Route and Climbing Kilimanjaro Umbwe route.
Mount Kenya Climbing
 Mount Kenya, the highest peak in Kenya At 5199m high, Mount Kenya is the highest mountain in Kenya. Mount Kenya, straddling the equator, it's icy summit reaches to 5,199 m. The National Park consists of all areas above 3,200 m. The mountain actually consists of three distinct zones: the volcanic peak zone, with its endless glaciers and snowfields; the alpine zone, with its distinctive giant vegetation such as groundsels; and the lower slopes, with their thick forest and bamboo vegetation Hiking on Mt Kenya
Climbing Mount Kenya is a challenge requiring extensive mountain climbing skills. To climb to the highest peaks, Batian and Nelion, one requires ropes, ice-axes and other specialized climbing gear. The two peaks can be attempted by experienced climbers. Non-experienced climbers have managed to reach point Lenana 4,970 meters ( 16,300ft) commonly called the "Tourist Peak". Nevertheless, most visitors are able to reach the more accessible Point Lenana at 4985m and many visitors enjoy the simple high altitude walks.
Mount Kenya Climbing Routes
Animals like elephant, buffalo, antelope, lion and rare bongo can be found at the bottom of the mountain. Access to Mount Kenya National Park is by three routes: the Naro Moru Route; the Chogoria Route; and the Sirimon Route. The Naro Moru route is from the western slopes of the mountain, beginning in the small town of Naro Moru on the A2 Muranga - Nanyuki road. This route is very steep.
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