Don’t call it a “stroll in the park” but travelers might consider taking on Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, Africa, which is the highest walkable mountain in the world.
What would you need to reach the top at Uhuru Peak?
Good physical condition is the first requirement, answers Smarter Travel.
Climbers or walkers would also need up to six nights, experienced guides and perhaps some luck.
Climbing ropes are not necessary “but don’t underestimate the climb — multiple people die attempting the trek up the mountain every year,” says Smarter Travel.
How many actually succeed? Less than one third.
people die attempting the trek up the mountain every year. And of the thousands who attempt the hike every year, only around 30 percent actually reach the summit. Those who do need to be prepared to face altitude sickness and low temperature on the body.
For those not sold on a climb to the top, the site says there’s plenty to see on the ground at Kilimanjaro National Park.
The UNESCO-designated World Heritage area features a number of different climates, and visitors can walk through everything from tropical rainforests to desert regions.
By David Wilkening
