Mountaineering
Tanzania has many mountains that vary in height, location, climate and others. Kilimanjaro which is the highest mountain in Africa have attracted many climbers from around the globe. this is one of the seven summits of the world Kilimanjaro, Meru (4566m.) and Ol Donyo Lengai (active volcano) being the most popular. Other mountains in Tanzania are Mt. Hanang (3417m), Longido (2629m), Usambara Mountains, Mt. Lemagrut, Mt. Lolmalasin, Mt Oldean, Uluguru Mountains, etc. The following are the items that you will bring when climbing a mountain;
- Mountaineering involves alot of trekking, and so it is recommend you to bring good quality hiking boots and thick hiking socks.
- A smaller personal backpack and a larger backpack for your clothes, cold weather sleeping bags, safari style hat protecting face and neck from sun, headlamp style flashlight, camera of course, dried fruit and energy bars, sun block, malaria pills, water purification tablets, inflatable pillows and your regular clothes.
- A windproof and waterproof jacket and pants that are also breathable are also recommended, as are heavy gloves, heavy winter jacket, water bottles and gaiters.
Tanzania Mountaineering Tour Packages
- 5 Days Mount Meru Climibing Adventure
- 9 Days Kilimanjaro Trekking - Lemosho Route
- 6 Days Kilimanjaro Trekking - Machame Route
- 6 Days Kilimanjaro Trekking - Marangu Route