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	Kilimanjaro
		The two main summits of Kilimanjaro: craggy Mawenzi, 5149m, and 'flat-topped', Kibo, 5896m are separated by The Saddle, a 5km wide, high-altitude, semi-desert.
		Kilimanjaro may be attempted by strong mountain walkers, however it is easy to gain height too quickly and altitude related illness or considerable discomfort is experienced by many who try to go up too fast.
		Almost all nights in the East African mountains (excluding the Rwenzori) are clear and for many mountains such as Kilimanjaro, Mount Kenya, Lengai and Mount Meru a pre-dawn start is crucial.
	www.ewpnet.com /kili.htm (477 words)

	Kilimanjaro, Tanzania (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Kilimanjaro is a giant stratovolcano reaching an elevation of 19,335.6 ft. (5,895 m).
		Kilimanjaro is a triple volcano with the youngest and central peak of Kibo being 7.5-8.7 miles (12-14 km) from Shira to the west and Mawenza to the east.
		Kilimanjaro- Africa's largest volcano and among the largest on the Earth is indeed a beautiful and fascinating volcano of the world.
	volcano.und.nodak.edu /vwdocs/volc_images/img_kilimanjaro.html (484 words)

	Trekking Mt Kilimanjaro, Climbing Kilimanjaro, via one of 6 Kilimanjaro trekking routes
		Kilimanjaro was first documented by Ptolemy in the second century AD, where he recorded a land with man-eating barbarians and a great snow mountain.
		Kilimanjaro is one of the easier mountains to climb as its summit can be reached without the use of ropes and climbing equipment.
		Kilimanjaro can be ascended via 6 different routes; machame, marangu, lemosho, umbwe, shira or rongai, each one offering their own unique scenery and sights en-route, and each varying in difficulty.
	www.nomadicsventures.com /Tanzania/Kilimanjaro/Kilimanjaro.html (416 words)

	Mountain Travel Sobek \| About Kilimanjaro
		Kilimanjaro - one of the world's seven summits and the highest point in Africa (19,340') - is instantly recognized by people all over the world.
		For many years, Kilimanjaro's white peak was a mystery to the local people to whom snow and glaciers were unknown.
		Kilimanjaro (Kilima Njaro or "shining mountain" in Swahili) consists of three major volcanic centers - Kibo (19,340') in the center, Mawenzi (16,893') in the east, and Shira (13,140') in the west.
	www.mtsobek.com /features/Climb_Kilimanjaro/about.htm (1279 words)

	Mount Kilimanjaro and National Park \| GORP
		Mount Kilimanjaro rises majestically from a rolling plain close to the Indian Ocean from hot savanna to a barren and frigid 3-1/2 mile high peak.
		Climbing Kilimanjaro is a must-do challenge for almost every trekker and mountaineer in the world.
		Kilimanjaro stands a scant 205 miles south of the equator, on the northern boundary of Tanzania.
	gorp.away.com /gorp/location/africa/tanzania/home_kil.htm (564 words)

	OLD Climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The first known reference to Kilimanjaro was by Ptolemy of Alexandria.
		Kilimanjaro is the world's highest non-technical climb, as well as the tallest mountain on the continent of Africa (and therefore one of the Seven Summits).
		Kilimanjaro's volcanoes are dormant but not extinct: threatening rumbles are often heard and gases vent from fumaroles in Kibo's ash pit.
	mysite.verizon.net /grfiv/Personal/Kilimanjaro.htm (791 words)

	Kilimanjaro, the summit of Africa. Trips and safaris! The seven summits, the highest peaks of the 7 continents! Trips, ...
		Kilimanjaro is a non technical mountain that can be climbed by anyone with a fair condition, patience and some $$.
		Kilimanjaro is an extinct volcano, with 3 peaks: Kibo, Shira and Mawenzi.
		Kilimanjaro National Park is the area above 2,700 meters (8,850 feet) on the mountain.
	7summits.com /kilimanjaro/kilimanjaro.php (785 words)

	Amazon.com: Kilimanjaro: Mountain at the Crossroads: Books: Audrey Salkeld,David Breashears (Site not responding. Last check: )
		In Kilimanjaro: To the Roof of Africa, accomplished mountaineer and writer Audrey Salkeld presents a comprehensive and awe-inspiring portrait of this noble mountain and its myriad facets.
		Kilimanjaro is the highest point of Africa and therefore one of the "7 summits".
		Kilimanjaro rises almost 5000m above the plains and offer climatic zones from the savannah to alpine glaciers, although the latter are melting quickly due to the global warming.
	www.amazon.com /Kilimanjaro-Mountain-Crossroads-Audrey-Salkeld/dp/0792264665 (1829 words)

	Kilimanjaro Geology and Glaciology (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The ash and lava covered slopes of Kibo are mainly gentle-angled from the steep, glaciated precipices which defend its southern and south-western flanks.
		The impressive rock walls on Kilimanjaro and Mawenzi are generally composed of lavas and ashes.
		At one stage most of the summit of Kilimanjaro was covered by an ice cap, probably more than 100 metres deep.
	www.kilimanjaro.cc /kgeology.htm (366 words)

	Kilimanjaro Eco-Tours & Travel - Trips by JOURNEYS International
		Lying across the Kenyan border in northern Tanzania, Kilimanjaro is a beacon for safari-goers, climbers, naturalists, and hikers.
		Climbing Kilimanjaro, at 19,340 feet, is one of the most dramatic hikes in Africa.
		Lying across the Kenya border in northern Tanzania, Mount Kilimanjaro is a beacon for safari-goers, climbers, and hikers.
	www.journeys-intl.com /destinations/africa/kilimanjaro (540 words)

	Mount Kilimanjaro travel guide - Wikitravel (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Mount Kilimanjaro is a currently inactive strato-volcano in northern Tanzania, near the border with Kenya.
		Although positioned close to the Equator (205 miles south), Mount Kilimanjaro is famous as Africa's snow-capped mountain looming over the plains of the savannah.
		Kilimanjaro National Park protects the area above 2,700 metres (8,850 ft), on the mountain and includes the moorland and highland zones, Shira Plateau, Kibo and Mawenzi peaks.
	wikitravel.org /en/Mount_Kilimanjaro (844 words)

	Kilimanjaro travel guide
		They live on the slopes of Kilimanjaro, where banana groves flourish to provide the people with their main staple food.
		Kilimanjaro’s highest peak can still be seen sporting a white crown of snow, although the amount of snow is steadily decreasing due to changes in climate.
		The residents of Kilimanjaro region are the Wachagga and Wapare tribesmen.
	www.world66.com /africa/tanzania/kilimanjaro (364 words)

	Climbing Treking Mount Kilimanjaro
		At 5894 metres/19330 feet, Kilimanjaro is the highest peak to trek/climb in Africa and, therefore, one of the world's seven continental summits.
		Although technically the easiest of the "Seven Summits," accessible by most regular hikers, Kilimanjaro should not be underestimated.
		On Kilimanjaro we take the Machame Route through luxuriant rainforest and across high alpine tundra to reach the summit's glaciated crater rim.
	www.keadventure.com /mountkilimanjaro.php (447 words)

	Kris Bunya's Kilimanjaro Home Page
		Kilimanjaro, at 19,340 feet above sea level, is the highest point in Africa.
		Kilimanjaro Tour Summary - A general summary and description of the tour.
		Kilimanjaro Journal - Personal notes, observations, and photographs for all 5 days of the climb plus one travel day prior to the tour.
	www.accesscom.com /~kkbunya/travel/index.html (214 words)

	Mount Kilimanjaro Guided Climbing Expedition with Alpine Ascents International
		Crowned by eternal snows, the mighty Kilimanjaro (19,340ft) is the highest free-standing mountain in the world and dominates its landscape unlike any other mountain.
		We consider the Kilimanjaro climb and safari expedition to be one of the most appealing and treasured adventure experiences we offer.
		Kilimanjaro at 19,340’ is an extreme, high altitude climb and is perhaps the most underestimated of the seven summits.
	alpineascents.com /kilimanjaro.asp?google (851 words)

	Mount Kilimanjaro - Peakware World Mountain Encyclcopedia
		Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa, located in Northeast Tanzania, near the Kenya border.
		Kilimanjaro is an extinct volcano, and is one of the most massive in the world.
		Mawenzi (16,893 ft), Kilimanjaro's smaller second cone, is seven miles east of Kibo, separated by a long saddle.
	www.peakware.com /peaks.html?pk=139 (376 words)

	Climbing Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro Trek
		The highest mountain in Africa and the tallest freestanding mountain in the world, climbing Mount Kilimanjaro is the ultimate experience for every mountaineer and trekker in the world.
		Kilimanjaro can be trekked all year, with advantages and disadvantages each month.
		Kilimanjaro is the highest peak reachable without any technical climbing equipment which means that it is a possibility for anyone to successfully reach the summit.
	www.adventuresportsholidays.com /all/Kilimanjaro.php (2092 words)

	Mount Kilimanjaro and National Park \| GORP (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Mount Kilimanjaro rises majestically from a rolling plain close to the Indian Ocean from hot savanna to a barren and frigid 3-1/2 mile high peak.
		Climbing Kilimanjaro is a must-do challenge for almost every trekker and mountaineer in the world.
		Kilimanjaro stands a scant 205 miles south of the equator, on the northern boundary of Tanzania.
	www.gorp.com /gorp/location/africa/tanzania/home_kil.htm (576 words)

	Mount Kilimanjaro - Tanzania - Kilimanjaro
		Mount Kilimanjaro, an extinct volcanic Mountain, is 19,341 feet in height.
		In Tanzania, Kibo Peak is known as Uhuru Peak and old Tanganyika maps refer to the peak as Kaiser Spitze Peak; Mawenzi is referred to in old maps as Hans Meyer Peak.
		Mount Kilimanjaro had been thought to be the source of River Nile and a Mountain of mystery - the mystery being a snow capped Mountain in Africa.
	www.africanmeccasafaris.com /tanzania/mountainclimbing/mountkilimanjaro/mountkilimanjaro.asp (661 words)

	Trekkings in Tanzania : Kilimanjaro climbs (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Kilimanjaro is a dormant, but not extinct volcano.
		In September 2000, a group of 28 novice hikers, with high hopes of raising money for sick and underpriviliged kids set out to conquer Mt. Kilimanjaro.
		This 50 minute documentary gives viewers a chance to experience the rigors of trekking on Kilimanjaro.
	www.africa-royal-trekking.com /kilimanjaro.htm (120 words)

	Kilimanjaro Picture Index
		Click on the stage you are interested in to see a list of pictures and a short personal account of the stage.
		There are more challenging ways to climb Mount Kilimanjaro especially the steep face at Arrow glacier but they are not considered routes.
		Reaching the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro is an extremely exhilarating moment.
	www.kilimanjaroworld.com /map1.htm (613 words)

	Mountain Travel Sobek \| Climb Kilimanjaro. We offer two routes climbing Mount Kilimanjaro
		Crowned by eternal snows, Mount Kilimanjaro is an overwhelming presence on the African landscape (it's no wonder the local people call it the "Home of God").
		To climb Kilimanjaro and stand on the roof of Africa (and one of the world's seven summits!) is a dream of every adventurer.
		Follow the least traveled route to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, and enjoy Africa's remarkable wildlife on safari in Amboseli and the thrill of a foot safari in Tsavo East National Park.
	www.mtsobek.com /features/Climb_Kilimanjaro (443 words)

	Kilimanjaro
		Kilimanjaro is a snow-covered mountain 19,710 feet high, and is said to be the highest mountain in Africa.
		Kilimanjaro (Kilima Njaro or "shining mountain" in Swahili) is capped by glaciers on its southern and southwestern flanks.
		Kilimanjaro is a dormant volcano, one of the string of volcanic cones formed at the same time as the Rift Valleys of East Africa.
	www.ntz.info /gen/n00295.html (12125 words)

	kilimanjaro
		Kilimanjaro is a gem to TANAPA, with each trekker staying an average of six or more days and paying park fees for six or more days.
		And most tour operators bringing trekkers to Mt. Kilimanjaro recognize that with the limited places to venture and the increased number of visitors, it is also to their benefit, not to trash their own house."
		Aware of this, TANAPA is expanding its Mt. Kilimanjaro Visitors Interpretive Center to educate climbers on appropriate trail use; what they can do to help protect the park's natural resources; educate them about the importance of the flora and fauna, natural processes, ecological relationships; as well as provide them with health and safety information.
	www.africa-ata.org /kilimanjaro.htm (824 words)

	Mount Kilimanjaro Photo Wake-Up Call for Action Against Global Warming
		LONDON -- A photo of Mount Kilimanjaro stripped of its snowcap for the first time in 11,000 years will be used as dramatic testimony for action against global warming as ministers from the world's biggest polluters meet on Tuesday.
		A photo of Mount Kilimanjaro stripped of its snowcap for the first time in 11,000 years will be used as dramatic testimony for action against global warming as ministers from the world's biggest polluters meet on Tuesday.
		The pictures include one of Kilimanjaro almost bare of its icecap because of global warming, and coastal defences in the Marshall Islands threatened with swamping from rising sea levels.
	www.commondreams.org /headlines05/0314-10.htm (742 words)

	GORP - Kilimanjaro National Park - Hiking and Trekking (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Although relatively easy compared to other mountains of this size, it should not be the first high-altitude experience for those hoping to bag the summit.
		The largest town in the Kilimanjaro area is Moshi -- a small, dilapidated gateway to the park.
		Moshi can be reached by road or rail from Kilimanjaro International Airport-- about 56 kms to the west.
	gorp.away.com /gorp/location/africa/tanzania/hik_kil.htm (384 words)

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