Kilimanjaro - the trekking guide - Trailblazer Publications

At 5895m (19,341 ft) Kilimanjaro is Africa's highest mountain. Yet with no mountaineering skills neceessary to reach the summit, even non-climbers can experience the thrill of climbing one of the world's greatest peak. Taking you from the dusty plains of East Africa through jungle and moorland to the icy arctic wastes of the summit, this is one of the most beautiful and challenging treks there is. This guide includes:

* Comprehensive trail guide including 23 detailed trekking maps to the Machame, Marangu and Rongai (Loitokitok) trails.
* Planning your trip and booking a trek. Including how and when to go, what to tage, where and how to book your gtrek, with extensive run-downs of trekking agencies both within Tanzania and around the world.
* City guides - Where to stay, eat and what to see en route to Kili in: Nairobi, Dar es Salaam, Arusha, Moshi and Marangu.
* Background information. Comprehensive history, geology, climate, flora and fauna sections, plus information on the chagga people who live there.
* Green hiking - how to minimize your impact on a fragile region.
* Health and safety - including detailed information on altitude sickness.
* Language sections - Swahili and Chagga.