Kilimanjaro Trailblazer Trekking Guide 6e: The Trekking Guide to Africa's Highest Mountain

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Henry Stedman

Kilimanjaro Trailblazer Trekking Guide 6e

The Trekking Guide to Africa's Highest Mountain

Henry Stedman

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Trailblazer Publications
10 June 2024

Walking, hiking, trekking; Adventure holidays

Practical, best-selling guide to climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest mountain and most popular trek.

At 5895m (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.

Trailblazer's Kilimanjaro guide includes:

Comprehensive trail guide and maps (with GPS waypoints also downloadable from the Trailblazer website) to the six major routes: Machame, Marangu, Rongai (Loitokitok), Lemosho, Shira and Umbwe by an author who's climbed them all numerous times City guides - Where to stay, eat and what to see en route to Kili in: Dar es Salaam, Nairobi and gateway towns of Arusha, Moshi and Marangu Planning your trip and booking a trek with full reviews of trekking agencies - when to go, how to book Mount Meru - a popular pre-Kilimanjaro trek Background information - comprehensive history, geology, climate, flora and fauna - including a detailed bird spotter's guide and a flora identification section - plus cultural information on the Chagga people Porters' rights - how to help Health and safety Fully updated 6th edition of this best-selling guidebook to Africa's most popular trek. Kilimanjaro is the world's tallest freestanding peak. It's the most popular trek in Africa, both for independent trekkers and for charity organisations Routes covered on 35 detailed walking maps in the proven Trailblazer style; all walking times are indicated along with points of interest and gradients Extra colour sections plus a 16pp colour introduction to Kilimanjaro and the climb

By: Henry Stedman
Imprint: Trailblazer Publications
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 6th New edition
Dimensions: Height: 180mm, Width: 120mm,
Weight: 370g
ISBN: 9781912716487
ISBN 10: 1912716488
Pages: 368
Publication Date: 10 June 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Henry Stedman is a walker of considerable experience, having hiked in many parts of Europe, Asia and Africa, who has been writing guidebooks for more than 20 years. He's the author and co-author of 10 other guides from Trailblazer including: Dales Way, Cleveland Way, London LOOP, Dolomites Trekking, Coast to Coast Path, Hadrian's Wall Path, Cornwall Coast Path and Dorset & South Devon Coast Path.

Reviews for Kilimanjaro Trailblazer Trekking Guide 6e: The Trekking Guide to Africa's Highest Mountain

'Kilimanjaro: The Trekking Guide to Africa's Highest Mountain' is a top pick for any who plan on embarking on a trek to the mountain. It covers everything, from city accommodations and restaurants nearby to what to see en route, then how to plan and book a trek to Kilimanjaro. Any outdoor or travel collection needs this.-- ""California Bookwatch"" illustrated with detailed maps-- ""The Great Outdoors"" A comprehensive and informative guide.-- ""Wanderlust magazine"" Contains almost everything you could possibly want to know about the mountain, its ascent and its surroundings.-- ""Strider Magazine"" Stedman is something of a Kili obsessive...and that shows on every page of this fully revised and expanded edition of his guide... Recommended.-- ""Trek & Mountain"" You wouldn't want to be without this book if heading for Kilimanjaro.-- ""Backpack Magazine""