Tanzania
Description
Tanzania takes pride in its famous snowcapped Mount Kilimanjaro (5896 m), highest summit of Africa. There is a wide choice of hiking trails leading up to the 4000 m high north and south circuit paths around the mountain's main dome Kibo. Three routes lead from there to the Uhuru summit. Climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro is not particularly difficult technically, but can be dangerous due to high altitude and cold.
On Mt Kilimanjaro independent trekking is not permitted, so you will have to join an organized (group or private) trek at all times. There are huts on only one of the routes up Mt Kilimanjaro, the Marangu route, so if you take an alternative route you will camp out.
But hiking Tanzania doesn't stop at Mt. Kilimanjaro. Second in height is Mount Meru (4566 m) an active volcano in nearby Arusha National Park. Independent trekking with guide is a good option here. Other areas for hiking are the Crater Highlands in Ngorongoro Conservation Area (NCA), the isolated Mount Hanang (3417 m), the Usambara Mountains and the densely forested Udzungwa Mountains.
Best time for hiking in Tanzania is during the dry months, from December to February and from June to September. However (heavy) rain can fall throughout the year. Trekking in Tanzania means you must at least hire a local guide and bring camping gear and supplies.
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Books
Netherlands
- Walking the Nile
- Starting in November 2013 in a forest in Rwanda, where a modest spring spouts a trickle of clear, cold water, Levison Wood set forth on foot, aiming to become the first person to walk the entire length of the Nile. He followed the river for nine months, over 4,000 miles, through six nations-Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, South Sudan, the Republic of... Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Belgium
Belgium
- Walking the Nile
- Starting in November 2013 in a forest in Rwanda, where a modest spring spouts a trickle of clear, cold water, Levison Wood set forth on foot, aiming to become the first person to walk the entire length of the Nile. He followed the river for nine months, over 4,000 miles, through six nations-Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, South Sudan, the Republic of... Read more
Netherlands
2012
- Footprint Tanzania Handbook
- Tanzania is the jewel of Africa's east coast. Famous highlights inviting travellers to discover this incredible country include the Serengeti, Mount Kilimanjaro, Ngorongoro Crater and the exotic island of Zanzibar. Footprint's 3rd edition guide has been fully updated, including details on all these plus many more to help you get off the beaten... Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Belgium
Belgium
2012
- Footprint Tanzania Handbook
- Tanzania is the jewel of Africa's east coast. Famous highlights inviting travellers to discover this incredible country include the Serengeti, Mount Kilimanjaro, Ngorongoro Crater and the exotic island of Zanzibar. Footprint's 3rd edition guide has been fully updated, including details on all these plus many more to help you get off the beaten... Read more
Netherlands
2018
- Reishandboek - Tanzania
- Praktische en culturele reisgids met alle bezienswaardighedenHet Reishandboek Tanzania begeleidt je op je tocht door het land, maar laat je ook kennismaken met de historie, de flora en de fauna. Gebruik de reisgids als leidraad bij de voorbereiding van je reis of als informatiebron als je meer wilt weten over het land en de bevolking. De... Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Belgium
- De Zwerver, Netherlands
Belgium
2018
- Reishandboek - Tanzania
- Praktische en culturele reisgids met alle bezienswaardighedenHet Reishandboek Tanzania begeleidt je op je tocht door het land, maar laat je ook kennismaken met de historie, de flora en de fauna. Gebruik de reisgids als leidraad bij de voorbereiding van je reis of als informatiebron als je meer wilt weten over het land en de bevolking. De... Read more
Netherlands
2018
- Reisgids Reishandboek Tanzania | Uitgeverij Elmar
- Nederlandstalige reisgids. Vooral veel praktische informatie en streekbeschrijvingen. Sober uitgevoerd, wel veel zeer veel details en achtergrondinformatie. Goede algemene reisgids. Full colourgidsen boordevol informatie voor de moderne reiziger die zijn of haar weg snel wil kunnen vinden. Bondige en up-to-date informatie en voor de... Read more
Netherlands
2007
- Natuurgids Wildlife of Kenya Kenia, Tanzania and Uganda | Collins
- Veldgids waarbij je juist met de goede foto´s makkelijk de soorten kunt determineren. Handzaam formaat, gemakkelijk mee te nemen. A guide to the wildlife of Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. It features 475 species of bird, mammal, snake, lizard, insect and tree. Written by wildlife experts who have been leading safaris in the region for over 20... Read more
Netherlands
- An African Adventure Atlas
- This text divides the African continent into 15 geographical regions which are introduced over 30 pages and serve to lead the reader into the sections of the atlas, comprising National Parks, town plans and adventure activities. For ease of reference, colour-coded "tabs" clearly identify the different secitons, which include: Morocco and the... Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Belgium
Belgium
- An African Adventure Atlas
- This text divides the African continent into 15 geographical regions which are introduced over 30 pages and serve to lead the reader into the sections of the atlas, comprising National Parks, town plans and adventure activities. For ease of reference, colour-coded "tabs" clearly identify the different secitons, which include: Morocco and the... Read more
Netherlands
2017
- Reisgids Te gast in Tanzania | Informatie Verre Reizen
- TE GAST IN Tanzania (3e druk, 2017) is samengesteld door en voor reizigers: verhalen van auteurs die er gewoond of gereisd hebben. Met veel insiders informatie over land en bevolking. Om je bezoek nog beter voor te bereiden en je in te leven in de cultuur van de lokale bevolking, is de pocketreeks 'Te gast in' ideaal. Een handzaam en compact... Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Belgium
Netherlands
2014
- Natuurgids A Field Guide to the Larger Mammals of Tanzania | Princeton University
- Home to the Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania offers some of the finest big game watching in the world, from elephants and rhinos to chimpanzees and lions. This field guide covers all the larger mammals of Tanzania, including marine mammals and some newly discovered species. Detailed accounts are... Read more
Netherlands
- Africa's Top Wildlife Countries
- Africa's Top Wildlife Countries highlights and compares wildlife reserves and other major attractions in the continent's best countries for game viewing making the planning of the journey of a lifetime easy! African countries, and the wildlife reserves within them, vary greatly as to the types and quality of safari experiences they offer.... Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Belgium
Belgium
- Africa's Top Wildlife Countries
- Africa's Top Wildlife Countries highlights and compares wildlife reserves and other major attractions in the continent's best countries for game viewing making the planning of the journey of a lifetime easy! African countries, and the wildlife reserves within them, vary greatly as to the types and quality of safari experiences they offer.... Read more
Netherlands
- Reisgids Culture Smart! Tanzania | Kuperard
- De Cultuur Bewust!-gids geeft toeristen en zakenlieden belangrijke informatie met betrekking tot de cultuur van alledag in het land van bestemming. Anders dan in de gebruikelijke reisgidsen wordt de lezer in deze reeks bijgespijkerd op het gebied van omgangsvormen, normen en waarden, hoe zich te gedragen en wat verwacht mag worden op zakelijk... Read more
Maps
United Kingdom
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Lake Manyara at 1:50,000 on a map from Veronica Roodt Publications presenting the area on a base derived from satellite imagery. Extra panels provide additional information for visitors including over 150 colour photos of fauna and flora.On one side is a map of the area around the western and northern shore of the lake, with an overprint... Read more
Netherlands
- Wegenkaart - landkaart Zanzibar, Pemba & Mafia | Freytag & Berndt
- Zanzibar at 1:100,000, plus Pemba and Mafia at 1:150,000 on a large indexed map from Freytag & Berndt, with each island shown with a UTM grid for GPS users. Also included is a street plan of Zanzibar Town, both Stone Town and the central part of the Ng Read more
Netherlands
- Wandelkaart trekkingmap Kilimanjaro-Kibo | Climbing-map
- Topographic and thematic climbing map with useful information and illustrations: city maps of Moshi and Arusha, description of climbing routes, trekking profiles, general map, vegetation profile, GPS information. Read more
Netherlands
- Wegenkaart - landkaart Tanzania, Rwanda en Burundi | Nelles Verlag
- Nelles Map Tanzania - Rwanda - Burundi 1:1 500 000 ab 9.9 EURO Special Maps: Pemba Island, Zanzibar Island (Unguja). City Maps: Dar es Salaam, Arusha, Zanizibar-St Nelles Map. Neuauflage Read more
Netherlands
2020
- Wegenkaart - landkaart Tanzania | Freytag & Berndt
- Tansania 1 : 1 300 000 ab 10.9 EURO Touristische Informatione, Nationalparks, Ortsregister Freytag & Berndt Autokarte Freytag & Berndt Auto + Freizeitkarte. Neuauflage Read more
Netherlands
- Wegenkaart - landkaart Kenia, Tanzania en Oeganda | Freytag & Berndt
- Kenya - Tansania - Uganda ab 10.9 EURO freytag & berndt Auto + Freizeitkarten. Neuauflage, Laufzeit bis 2016 Read more
United Kingdom
2013
- Africa`s Highest Peaks - Kilimanjaro - Mount Kenya - Rwenzori terraQuest Trekking Map
- Three of Africa’s most popular trekking regions: Kilimanjaro, Mount Kenya and the peaks of the Ruwenzori National Park on a durable, waterproof and tear-resistant map from terraQuest. Each destination is presented on two panels: a general map of the area plus an enlargement of the highest part at 1:50,000.On one side is coverage of Kilimanjaro.... Read more
- Also available from:
- De Zwerver, Netherlands
Netherlands
2013
- Wandelkaart Trekking map Africa - the highest peaks | TerraQuest
- Carte de trekking des sommets de l'Afrique, les préférés des passionnés de grandes randonnées : Kilimandjaro (5 895 m), mont Kenya (5 199 m), Margherita (5 109 m) et Meru (4 565 ù). La carte présente des sites au Kenya, en Tanzanie et en Ouganda.Les sites suivants sont inclus dans la carte :les environs de Kibo, l'un des sommets du Kilimandjaro... Read more