Hiking in the mountains: routes in the Carpathians and climbing the African Kilimanjaro

Although many tourists prefer a calm beach holiday by the warm sea, many lovers of outdoor activities. Often they choose hiking in the mountains, where you can be alone with nature, feel the space, test yourself for strength. For this purpose, not only nearby mountain peaks are chosen, for example, the described ones. hereBut also distant ones like Kilimanjaro in Africa.



Hiking in the Carpathians
Carpathians are good in winter and summer. To feel their spirit, it is necessary not only to drive through the main tourist places, but also to go on a hike, even a day. Although the most interesting will be multi-day hikes with overnight stays at the campfire in tents.

On long hikes you can visit the most famous places of the Ukrainian Carpathians:

• See the Gorgan Falls;
• to ascend to Petros and Hoverla;
• climb the mountains Sinyak and Hamster of the Gorgan range;
• Admire Lake Sinevir with the cleanest water;
• visit the wild corner of the Carpathians - Marmarosh ridge, called the Hutsul Alps.

Hiking is designed both for beginners who prefer comfortable conditions in comfortable houses, and for those who are not afraid of overnight stays in tents. There are routes designed for parents with children. They are not complex, with small gentle rises, but very saturated. Children will be able to explore the nearby rocks and caves, listen to many legends associated with the Carpathians, learn how to set up a tent and light a fire. Such hikes are very informative and significantly expand children's horizons.



Climbing Kilimanjaro
Africa’s highest stratovolcano, Mount Kilimanjaro, is in Tanzania. This is the highest mountain peak of the continent, the height of which approaches 6 km. It is not easy to climb, but there are standard routes that experienced instructors take their groups. There are routes with overnight stays in huts and camping, which is Umbwe. It is the shortest and most suitable for those who climb the mountains for the first time.

Despite its short length, the route allows tourists to see all the climatic zones of Kilimanjaro. The hike is considered 8-day, but the ascent and descent take 6 days:

1. Transition through the rainforest to the Umbwe Gate.
2. Walking along the Baranko Valley and Umbwe Ridge surrounded by low trees and shrubs.
3. Ascent to the Karang campground and acclimatization to a height of 4270 m;
4. Access to Barafu Hut;
5. Ascent to the highest point - Uhuru Peak with a height of 5895 m, the beginning of the descent;
6. Continue descent and exit from the National Park.

In addition to the climb, tourists can also take part in Safari through the Ngorongoro and Tarangire National Parks – https://kuluarpohod.com/routes/climbing-kilimanjaro-safari-ngorongoro-zanzibar/. Here you can see pictures from the life of wild animals, which will complement the set of impressions from the ascent of Kilimanjaro.