Objective: Summit Kilimanjaro, Tanzania, Africa Route: Marangu Route Caution: Altitude sickness, snow, and wind Distance: 43.1 miles / 69.4 km (round-trip) Elevation Gain: 13,305′ / 4,055 m Peak Elevation: 19,341′ / 5,895 m Trip Length: 6 days Terrain: Rainforest, heath, moorland, alpine desert, arctic, glacier Best time to visit: January to March, June to October … Continue reading Summit Kilimanjaro, the Roof of Africa