Mountain Kilimanjaro Trekkers Guide to the Summit is a 128 paged book written by Mark Whitman that was published on April,02 2017. Despite having been published nearly 05 years ago, this guidebook remains relevant to the present-day trekkers intending to successfully summit Kilimanjaro.
The Mountain Kilimanjaro Trekkers Guide to the Summit provides you with everything you need to know to get to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro. Described as the ‘perfect Kilimanjaro trekkers companion’ this guide has been used by 1000s of trekkers and guarantees that it will enhance your experience of Kilimanjaro and ensure you have a safe and successful trek to the Roof of Africa! Separated into 11 chapters the guide covers the following information:
Chapter – Introduction to the Mountain Kilimanjaro Trekkers Guide to the Summit
Chapter 2 – Tanzania: Discover fascinating facts about Tanzania’s tumultuous history, its diverse cultures, and incredible fauna and flora
Chapter 3 – Mount Kilimanjaro: Get a real sense of the environment in which you will be trekking. This chapter covers Kilimanjaro’s incredible volcanic geography, its climatic zones, and the impact of climate change on its snow-capped peaks
Chapter 4 – Kilimanjaro Routes: Undecided on which route to take? Fret not! This chapter provides detailed daily itineraries, route maps, altitude and distance profiles, and the pros and cons of all 7 Kilimanjaro routes. Half the battle is knowing what awaits you!
Chapter 5 – Visas, Vaccinations, and Medications: There are many administrative tasks that you will need to get sorted before departing for Tanzania – from visas to vaccinations (for yellow fever) and medications (for malaria) – this chapter covers it all
Chapter 6 – Fitness and Nutrition: Having the right physical and mental fitness for Kilimanjaro is key to a successful summit. Here are the secrets for optimal Kilimanjaro fitness and nutrition
Chapter 7 – Equipment and kit list: There is nothing worse than arriving in Kilimanjaro with missing gear or the wrong equipment for the job. This chapter provides kit recommendations and a detailed checklist so that you can rest assured you have all required equipment before departure
Chapter 8 – Acclimatization and Acute Mountain Sickness: Trekking to high altitude comes with some very serious risks to your health and safety. Failing to properly understand those risks can spell disaster. This chapter is a must-read for any Kilimanjaro trekker and includes proven methods to increase your chances of reaching the summit
Chapter 9 – Guides and Porters: Your trekking support team is your greatest asset. This chapter explains how your team will be structured, provides top Swahili phrases you should learn, and gives detailed guidance on tipping standards
Chapter 10 – Kilimanjaro Facts: Trekking Kilimanjaro is a long and arduous hike. Dropping in some of these interesting Kilimanjaro facts as you sojourn the slopes of Kibo will impress trekking companions to no end
Chapter 11 – Recommended Kilimanjaro Books: Do you like to immerse yourself in relevant literature before going to a new country or undertaking a big adventure? This chapter provides recommended books that will get you ready and fired up for your Kilimanjaro trek
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