Attractions In and Around Kilimanjaro City

Kilimanjaro is not only a cherished city of Tanzania but it is one of the favourites of a large chunk of foreign tourists and local enthusiast. Every year, while many are attracted towards Zambezi River to watch the blossoming Victoria Falls, an equally large number of adventurists head towards the city of Kilimanjaro. This city is known for a number of reasons; the first and the foremost being the Mountain of Kilimanjaro. The mount of Kilimanjaro is an inactive stratovolcano located in the North-Eastern side of Tanzania.

This snow-capped peak that mounts a height of about 5,895 meters above sea level, is a hiker’s and adventurer’s dream come true, and reaching the summit of the mountain is one challenge that any hiker or mountain climber with a true adventurous passion can never deny to undertake. Hence, every year you would see a hefty amount of tourists booking cheap flights to Kilimanjaro. Although the city has no shortage of any kind of adventure activities, let us have a look at those adventure resorts that are the closest to Kilimanjaro Airport. If you have your lodgings near to the city’s main airport, here are some of the many adventure activities that you can enjoy.

After-Ski Resort for Skiing:

Situated on the Maluti Mountains, After-Ski Resort is one of the only two Skiing resorts in Africa. At a height of 3222km above Sea level, After-Ski Resort is also the longest ski slope in Africa and offers all sorts of beginner and expert tracks for skiers and Snowboarders. The resort is only at a 41/2 km drive away from Johannesburg.

Tiffindell Ski Resort:

Tiffindell is another Ski resort near Kilimanjaro city. Although a small resort, it offers activities for all levels of ability. Moreover, it is also one of the closest Skiing resort to Kilimanjaro airport. This gorgeous snowcapped resort offers slope-side accommodation that can house approximately 200 tourists who come here for adventure tours.

Mount Kilimanjaro National Park:

Undoubtedly, the biggest achievement and the best attraction in Kilimanjaro are to reach the mountain’s summit. However, once you have done that, there are other extremely exciting attractions that can easily make a tourist’s day. The Mount Kilimanjaro National Park is one such major appeal for those who book cheap flights to Tanzania’s city, Kilimanjaro. Located near the town of Moshi, this park is spread in an area of 1668 sq km. once you’ve reached Kilimanjaro Airport; this magnificent park is only one hour’s drive from the airport. The Park offers a vast variety of hiking and trekking activities with its six usual trekking routes leading to the summit along with a number of more challenging and daring mountaineering routes. The parks well designed and adventure-prone treks make up for a truly exciting adventure tour to this ravishing city of Tanzania. Moreover, tourists have an option to select from a number of day or overnight hiking tours on the Shira Plateau. On these lover lands of Shira, tourists can also enjoy fishing opportunities. Trout fishing is a common practice here on the lower areas. For tourists’ residing, the park has arrangements for a range of safe and comfortable campsite on the mountains and there are also a number of lodges outside the Park. The Kilimanjaro National Park is also a renowned UNESCO world heritage site.

Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro:

Do you fancy trekking up one of the world’s most beautiful mountains? Or would you like to go for a hiking trip from rocky bottoms to snow packed summits? If you fancy such thrilling and challenging adventures, Kilimanjaro welcomes you to climb up to the highest peak in Africa, The Mountain Kilimanjaro. While trekking on the mountain, you would witness an aura of exquisite wildlife, fascinating scenery and the pleasure of escaping the downtown crowds for moving up towards seclusion for a serene experience. Once you reach the summit of the Mountain, it brings a whole new life and joy to your entire trip not because you would have to travel through difficult tracks before you could finally reach the top, but because the top of the mountain offers priceless sights to look down and around. In fact, you’d be happy to know that the way up to the hill is as convenient as just grabbing a stick and starting off your journey. Climbing up Mount Kilimanjaro is the perfect activity for those who want to combine a pleasure trip with a feeling of adventure.