At 5895 metres (nearly 4 miles) above sea level the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest point on earth that a walker can reach. Success is not guaranteed because each persons response to rapid altitude gain is different. But you can improve your chances by a wise choice of route & itinerary by thorough preparation & by taking care of yourself on the mountain. The author provides information & advice about how to choose your route; how to prepare & what to pack; how to prevent & manage altitude sickness; full descriptions of Marangu Machame & Rongai routes; background on Tanzania wildlife & Mount Meru; & map flap showing all ascent routes. The book has over 60 colour photographs opens flat & is printed on waterproof paper.