KILIMANJARO NATIONAL PARK
This park comprises the 756km² area above the 2 700m contour of the highest mountain in Africa - Mount Kilimanjaro. At 5 895m, it is also one of the world’s highest freestanding mountains. It was formed 750,000 years ago and is made up of three extinct volcanoes – Kibo (5,895m), Mawenzi (5,149m) and the Shira Plateau (3,962m).
The most popular route for climbing the mountain is the Marangu Route. The best time for climbing is in the dry seasons, August to October and January to March. Mount Kilimanjaro is divided into five distinct zones, starting with cultivated farmlands on the lowest levels. Higher up is the rainforest zone, followed by heath and moorland with alpine vegetation. Just before the barren, snowy summit is highland desert…
ARUSHA NATIONAL PARK
This park lies within the Ngurdoto Crater, a volcano that has probably been extinct for a quarter of a million years. Covering 137km², the terrain ranges from open savannah through acacia scrublands to Afro-montane cloud and rain forest, and Afro-Alpine vegetation similar to Mount Kilimanjaro.
There are several alkaline lakes, and the spectacular Ngurdoto Crater is not to be missed. Mammal species include elephant, buffalo, various primates, giraffe and leopard.
Hiking is allowed if accompanied by an armed guard, and the climb up Mount Meru is superb, often giving the best views available of Mount Kilimanjaro. [Related Safari]
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