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Kilimanjaro - When to Go

The great thing about going to Kilimanjaro is that, aside from being able to climb one of the Seven Summits, you would have the chance to enjoy the other attractions that Africa has to offer. Read on below to know more about them.

Climate

The best time to climb the Kilimanjaro is during the dry seasons, which are from mid-December to March, when the weather is generally dry and warm, and from June to early October, when it is dry and cool. Then one misses the two wet rainy seasons. Climbers should always be prepared for cold weather and sudden storms, as the upper reaches of the mountain are very cold, especially from June to August, which is the African winter. It is often very windy, which can make the temperature as low as -10 degrees Celsius.

Flora and Fauna

Kilimanjaro is a fantastic mountain and is rich of flora and fauna. Due to the many climatic zones on the mountain, there is a vast range of flora, making it of particular interest to botanists. One of the most spectacular plants is the giant groundsel with its tree-like stems holding large rosettes of leaves as high as 6 meters in the air.

Tanzania is most famous of its game reserves, so it is not surprising that its flanks are roamed by a diverse array of wildlife. Many climbers take the opportunity to go on a climb and nearby visitors go on a safari before or after the climb.

We hope that with this section, you get to know more about the other things that you could do before or after scaling the heights of Kilimanjaro. What better way to reward yourself in accomplishing the feat of Climbing Kilimanjaro than enjoying the other manifestations of nature's beauty!

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