Introduction to Mt. kilimanjaro National Park
An alternative theory claims that: On November 10th, 1848, the German Missionary Rebmann wrote in his diary: "This morning we discerned the Mountains of Jagga more distinctly than ever." Later on Von Der Decken climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro in 1861, "who got no farther than 8,200 feet".Jagga was pronunciation of Chagga by Europeans. Kilimanjaro is may also European pronunciation of the Chagga phrase that "Kile-lema-irho" means that we failed to climb it in Kiuru, Kioldimoshi, Kimarangu, Kivunjo, Kikibosho, Kimachame and Kirombo, Kichagga in general. If so, name itself, Kile-lema-irho/Kilimanjaro, would have been the Chagga way of explaining to kyasaka/newcomers when they asked about the shining mountain top of Kibo and Mawenzi Peak. Kibo peak is more visible from the Kibosho Area, and Mawenzi from Maranu. Now you can relate that the names of these regions somehow determined the names of each peak of Mt. Kilimanjaro.
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Location and access to Mt. kilimanjaro National Park
Mount Kilimanjaro is located on the border of Tanzania and Kenya approximately 3 degrees south of the equator. The mountain can be clearly viewed when you are in the town of Moshi and its suburban. Also the nearest town of Arusha in a clear day you can see it. Don't worry much people in other parts of Tanzania if they haven't happen to be in Kilimanjaro region or Arusha then they have probably see the mountain in a local or international television program
Attractions in Mt. kilimanjaro National Park
Waterfalls
Volcanoes :- Mawenzi, Shira and Kibo.
Shira plateau
Activities in Mt. kilimanjaro National Park
- Six usual trekking routes to the summit and other more-demanding mountaineering routes.
- Day or overnight hikes on the Shira plateau.
- Nature trails on the lower reaches.
- Trout fishing.
- Visit the beautiful Chala Crater Lake on the mountain’s southeastern slopes.
- Safaris
- Mountaineering,
- Hiking,
- Group tours/walking tour
- Bird Watching
- Camping
- Mountain Biking
- Volcanoes
- Cycling
- Mountain Climbing
Accommodation in Mt. kilimanjaro National Park
Huts and campsites on the mountain.
Several hotels and campsites outside the park in the village of Marangu and town of Moshi.
Mandara Hut
Capacity / Beds: 84 Beds
Owner: TANAPA
Horombo Hut
Capacity / Beds: 84 Beds
Owner: TANAPA
Kibo
Capacity / Beds: 58 Beds
Owner: TANAPA
Campsites
Capacity / Beds: 22 campsites
Owner: TANAPA
Mandara Hut
Capacity / Beds: 84 Beds
Owner: TANAPA
Horombo Hut
Capacity / Beds: 84 Beds
Owner: TANAPA
Kibo
Capacity / Beds: 58 Beds
Owner: TANAPA
Campsites
Capacity / Beds: 22 campsites
Owner: TANAPA
