Product Description

At 5895 metres (nearly 4 miles) above sea level, the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest point on earth that a walker can reach. Success is not guaranteed, because each person's response to rapid altitude gain is different. But you can improve your chances by a wise choice of route and itinerary, by thorough preparation and by taking care of yourself on the mountain. The author provides information and advice about how to choose your route; how to prepare and what to pack; how to prevent and manage altitude sickness; full descriptions of Marangu, Machame and Rongai routes; background on Tanzania, wildlife and Mount Meru; and map flap showing all ascent routes. The book has over 60 colour photographs, opens flat and is printed on waterproof paper.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #108817 in Books
• Published on: 2005-09-08
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 64 pages

Review
"Colourful, concise and comprehensive: this is the book I'll be taking up Kili with me." Sir Chris Bonington

About the Author
Jacquetta Megarry has climbed Kili three times, by Marangu, Machame and Rongai routes (1999, 2000 and 2004). She devised the Rucksack Reader format to suit the needs of long-distance walkers.

Customer Reviews

Easy to read and practical
We had the Cicerone and the Stedman book for all the info needed. Yet our group used every day this book for reference and info. It was easy to read, durable and had all the info we needed for the Machame route. In particular useful were the graphics and the description of the the tour stages. Recommendable!