Tanzania

Leisure and Sport

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Hiking & Climbing
Mountain Biking
Scuba Diving

HIKING & CLIMBING

Kilimanjaro climb - Machame Route
The most beautiful, but technical climbing route. Climbing skills required, is now often booked by many. The climb crossing the breath rain forest gives you an open view of the glacier when you reach the Shira Plateau situated in the middle of the moorlands. 6 Days, 5 Nights.
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Kilimanjaro Climb - Marangu route
6 Days 5nights
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Kilimanjaro Climb - Shira Route
This Western breach route starting from West Kilimanjaro is for more Technical and experienced climbers and proves very challenging, with very spectacular diversified view right from the start. Ascend via Londorossi gate and descend via the Marangu gate.
- 8 Days
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Kilimanjaro Photos - Machame Route October 26 to November 1st 2004.

Breast Cancer Care - Kilimanjaro Climb (Sept 2000)
See photographs and itinerary of the Kilimanjaro climb Steve Coupland organised to raise money for Breast Cancer

The Africa Guide's recommended Map Guide
		Kilimanjaro Map & Guide  (Maps Worldwide) A detailed map and guide to Kilmanjaro with climbing routes and details of flora, fauna, geology, glaciology, equipment and useful contacts. One of the most popular maps for those visiting Kilimanjaro.

The Africa Guide's recommended DVD
		Kilimanjaro: To the Roof of Africa  DVD (amazon.com) - USA   (amazon.co.uk) - UK In the movie, they show 5 ordinary people brave the mountain. They go throught 5 different climate zones, all beautiful and mysterious in their own ways. This movie also teaches you about Kilimanjaro itself, the Great Rift Valley, and other unique features.

The Africa Guide's recommended Book
		Kilimanjaro: A Guide to Climbing Africa's Highest Mountain, (amazon.com) - USA   (amazon.co.uk) - UK 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; city guides; background information; green hiking; health and safety; language section. Includes City Guides to Arusha, Moshi, Marangu, Nairobi and Dar Es Salaam

Sons of Kilimanjaro: Africa's Highest Mountain  (amazon.com) - USA    (amazon.co.uk) - UK
About 4 men that travel to Tanzania to Kilimanjaro and deal with adversity along the way up to 19,400 ft.
by Macon Dunnagan, Pat Roberts

MOUNTAIN BIKING

Rift Valley Cycling & Wildlife Adventure
A 14 days adventure including 8/9 days mountain biking, 2/3 half day walks and 3 days Game viewing. Visiting Rift Valley, Lake eyasi, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti & Lake Natron
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Kilimanjaro Circumnavigation Cycle
A 7 day mountain biking adventure circumnavigating Mt Kilimanjaro. Lots of fantastic views, interaction with local people and an excellant mountain biking route.
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The Ultimate Biking Adventure
Travel at the pace of Africa on this 16-day mountain bike adventure through Kenya and Tanzania. Experience the culture, wildlife and landscapes of this amazing continent.
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