Kilimanjaro, the tallest mountain range (5,896 m) in Africa, is a trekker’s delight given the spectacular vista it offers. The mountain is situated in between Kenya and Tanzania and thus a climb through it presents you with sweeping sights of the lush greenery and wildlife of the two African nations. There are four routes to choose from when you climb Kilimanjaro. The novice trekkers can start off with Rongai route since this a more gradual and quieter mount to the Kilimanjaro summit. It’s takes you from the northern side presenting you with the breathtaking sights of Masai region in Kenya. Marangu route is more straightforward and exciting as well as it enables the trekker to experience various eco-systems starting from the lush green forests to the barren moorland.

Marangu route even enables the trekker to experience a short stay in the exclusive mountain huts. The other two routes are Leshomo route and Machame route. These are especially for the seasoned trekkers as they comprise of longer and more challenging treks on the steeper paths. Thus, the trekkers going for these two harder pathways must be armed with a proper and high level of trekking training and all the needed preparations. However, you will get mountain guides with you who will be there to help you in any possible trouble like altitude sickness. If you too are interested in trekking holiday Kilimanjaro, it’s better to consult a travel agency which comes with different info on climbing the mountain. There are several packages based on the route you choose along with their respective durations and trekking costs.