Mount Kilimanjaro is one of the iconic mountains in the world famously known as Mountains of the Moon are located in Tanzania East Africa and it stands as the tallest peak about 19341 feet above the sea level and its dominate stratovolcano and its unique features make it a popular destination for climbers and trekkers from all over the world .Kilimanjaro is made up of three volcanic cones ,Kibo ,the highest peak ,Mawenzi the second highest and Shira which is the lowest of the three .The mountain has several routes that climbers can take to reach the summit with the Marangu ,Machame ,Lemosho and Rongai routes being some of the most popular .The journey to the top of Kilimanjaro offers a unique experience due to its diverse ecosystems starting from the base trekkers pass through lush rainforests ,move through alpine meadows and eventually reach the barren icy summit .One of the mountain most distinctive features is its shrinking glaciers and snow caped peaks which have been rapidly retreating over the past century due to climate change .Climbing Kilimanjaro doesn’t require technical mountaineering skills so it attracts a wide range of people from casual hikers to seasoned adventures however it’s a small challenging trek due to altitude sickness and the varying terrain and aside from its natural beauty ,Kilimanjaro had cultural significant for the local people and for the Chagga people who live on the slopes of the mountain have a long history of living in the area ,and Kilimanjaro is also featured in many African myths and stories which adds to its mystique .
The best time to visit the Rwenzori Mountain
There are two seasons around the year and they are the dry and the wet season, furthermore the best time is of course the dry season because the climbing can be easy and also the slopes are very easy to climb without slippery ,The dry months is in the months of December to February ,June to September while the wet months are March to May and October November which therefore makes it hard for the trekkers to get access to the mountains in Uganda largely depends on whether conditions which can impact your trekking experience and also the Rwenzori Mountains. These months are considered as the bets because of the weather conditions since the Rwenzori region experiences a tropical mountain climate with heavy rainfall especially between the months of March and Amy and again in October and November trails are with less rainfall which makes them less muddy making the trekking hard .
Why go to climb Mountain Rwenzori .
There are various reasons as to why one would go to climb Mountain Rwenzori because one would get a chance to see the beautiful scenery of the landscapes and the green pastures and also a chance to see the gorillas how they interact and all that which is a wonderful experience .The park also has other activities except climbing the mountain such as bird watching ,nature walks and also scenery which are all fun and worthy activities to experience .
Where to stay at Rwenzori .
There are lodges that cater to the peoples needs and they range according to the budgets ranging from mid range to average to luxury and lets begin with the ones that are mid range .
The mid range lodges where one can stay at while the hike to Rwenzori .
The list of places where one can stay at while at Rwenzori differs depending on the choice of comfort you want there is the Rwenzori moutians national aprk headquarters and they offer all meals for the trekkers and they have a tight security incase one wants it and also basically campsites
Inconclusion
The weather can change at all times even so be it in the dry season it can also rain so the things to take on a trip are warm clothes and also endeavour to keep close with the trekking group to avoid any issues plus its safe to say that extra silence is allowed .Poters will be available for the people who need them but one eis required to pay for them before the trek to avoid any incovince during the trek and incase one is tired he or she can rest and its not a competition to reach the highest peak of the mountain..One can take a rest incase he or she gets tired . The weather can change at any time so one has to bring enough confotable gear which can help keep him or her warm .