Kilimanjaro & East Africa: A Climbing and Trekking Guide: Includes Mount Kenya Mount Meru and the Rwenzoris Mountaineering Excursion Guides Cameron M. Burns Mountaineers Books 2 edition

Jul 5

Cameron M. Burns has written, co-authored, edited, and contributed to twenty books and thousands of newspaper and magazine articles related to climbing, adventure, and travel. He has climbed extensively in East Africa, North and South America, and Australia.

Climb East Africas highest peaksvia non-technical and technical routesin this updated guide to Kilimanjaro, Mount Kenya, and more More than 50 routes, including summit walk-ups and serious technical climbs Completely updated and expanded descriptions of travel to and from East Africa and the major trekking and climbing destinations Entire new sections devoted to the standard trekking route on Mount Meru, Kilimanjaros nearly 15,000-foot neighboring peak, and the trekking circuit in the Rwenzoris of Uganda, with detailed route descriptions to the three highest summits in the regionMount Stanley, Mount Speke, and Mount Baker For trekkers or climbers hoping to reach the top of Kilimanjaroone of the coveted Seven Summitsor challenge themselves on the remote spires of Mount Kenya, or explore East Africas lesser-visited areas such as Mount Meru and the Rwenzoris of Uganda, this completely revised guide is ideal. Author Cameron Burns includes everything you need to know to plan a safe and successful visit to the region, including up-to-date trip planning information and prices, tips on transportation and places to stay, as well as the scoop on hiring outfitters and obtaining permits and visas.

Also included are dozens of useful websites for the East African trekker/climber, dos and donts to help you stay safe, hundreds of useful personal observations from the author in the newly-added footnotes, and a handy glossary of several local languages.

Kilimanjaro & East Africa: A Climbing and Trekking Guide: Includes Mount Kenya, Mount Meru, and the Rwenzoris

Kilimanjaro – a trekking guide to Africa’s highest mountain, 3rd:

“Stedman’s wonderfully down-to-earth, practical guide to the mountain, with excellent tips on preparing for the trek and a roundup of routes to the top.”
– Longitude Books (New York)
–This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

At 19,341ft Kilimanjaro is Africas highest mountain. Yet with no mountaineering skills necessary to reach the summit, even non-climbers can experience the thrill of climbing one of the worlds greatest peaks. Taking you from the dusty plains of East Africa through jungle and moorland to the glacier -clad summit, this is one of the most beautiful and challenging treks there is.

Kilimanjaro – a trekking guide to Africa’s highest mountain, 3rd: (includes Mt Meru and city guides to Nairobi, Dar es Salaam, Arusha, Moshi and Marangu)

Mountainee, Mountaineers Books 2 editionCameron M. Burns

Comments

Judge Smails

July 5th, 2012 at 4:33 AM


This is a great book. I encourage anyone wishing to climb Kili to read it.
I climbed Kili and prior to the climb I learned all about the route I was taking (Shira Plateau). The maps are great.
I also went for the Lava Tower climb and the Reusch Crater, and as the book says: “If you reach the Ash Pit, you can truly say that you have conquered this mountain.”
often

July 5th, 2012 at 6:48 AM


This is a very comprehensive book on climbing in East Africa. There is good information about basic nuts and bolts stuff that is good to know. It did not, however, cover the specific climbing route I am using (Lemosho Route), had to try to piece it together out of other descriptions.
Denis Mari

July 5th, 2012 at 9:39 AM


Henry Stedman looks like a guy who knows.
I’m planning a trip to Kilimanjaro witha group of friends. The guide looks pretty practical. Henry, we’ll check it

SO, it is March 19th 2009. I’m back from Kilimanjaro. I really appreciate the work of Henry. I can’t find any disrepancies between guidebook and reality. Very, very helpful. Thanks a lot. Antoni and company
Justin Phillips

July 5th, 2012 at 11:57 AM


My first time in Africa and trekking up Kili!! And everything I needed to know was in this great book. If you are planning to climb Kili, do not hesitate and get this book.
Barry Greene

July 5th, 2012 at 3:18 PM


I purchased the Second Edition (September 2006) of “Kilimanjaro: The Trekking Guide to Africa’s Highest Mountain” in July 2007. Within a week (as I was sitting on airplanes far too often and had time to read), I had read the 300+ page book cover to cover.

The book is excellent, informative, and often humorous. The trail descriptions are detailed and precise, and the other guidance (medical, financial, logistical) is essential. With a little effort, I matched the trail descriptions to a superb map that I purchased at the same time and quickly gained an understanding of the various routes, options, outfitters, and issues. (The map is “Kilimanjaro Map,” scale 1:62,500, 3rd edition, ITMB Publishing.)

One comment: there are many trails (or potential trail combinations) offered by the various outfitters and trekking agencies on Kilimanjaro, so you will likely find yourself flipping back and forth through the book to follow YOUR route. Give yourself time to absorb the book thoroughly. And be prepared with your highlighter and notepad close at hand so that you can identify the portions of the book most relevant to your specific route and itinerary.

If you’re considering a climb of Mt. Kilimanjaro, or have a friend or family member considering doing so, you will find this book to be very useful.
Joe Wasylyk

July 5th, 2012 at 10:15 PM


I bought this book as a gift for my brother John last Christmas because he had a trip to Kilimanjaro scheduled for July.
He told me before the trip that he was suprised how detailed the info in the book actually was….very helpful in planning and knowing what to expect.
When he returned after the trek he said the book was very accurate indeed. He showed me a few photo copied pages he had taken along with him.

Now normally he is not a big talker so for him this was like gushing about this book. I think this is THE book to buy if you are planning to visit Kili.
Cabaret Voltaire

July 6th, 2012 at 12:38 AM


I’ve read alot of climbing guides, which I always do before a climb, but this one is the best. I returned other Kilimanjaro climbing guides, and used Stedman’s book by itself. This book gives insight into everything that goes along with a Kilimanjaro trip including the travel, the country, and the people.
free-books.co

July 6th, 2012 at 4:49 AM


My expectations were reached with the order. It arrived in a timely fashion and in good condition.
bill gatesysys

July 6th, 2012 at 7:06 AM


We bought this book in prep for a Kilimanjaro hike and safari to follow. We did quite an extensive search online and called a couple of travel agencies to look into packages for us. We wanted to make this as much of a cultural trip also, not just a U.S. company with U.S. guides telling us what they might happen to know about the place for an outrageous price. We also didn’t want to get a company that is dirt cheap but doesn’t have anyone that can tell you about the culture and history of Kili, the Serengeti, etc. I think the book gives you a good idea of what Africa, Tanzania and Kilimanjaro as well as the wildlife in the area is like. We have yet to take our trip, but from all the research we’ve done, this seems the most comprehensive, and is quite good if you are an information geek like I am. Otherwise, you can pick the parts out that you want and it is still a very good resource book for any small amount of information you might need. Fodor’s Africa was horrible compared to this book. Don’t get Fodors. Go to Barnes and Noble and review it quickly in the store and you will surely agree.
Bill Hansen

July 6th, 2012 at 12:09 PM


Just returned from climbing Kilimanjaro. This book was with us at all times and became our bible. There were 11 on the climb and everyone was clamoring to read (we had 2 copies with us). Found out that my GPS was the most accurate of the 3 on the trip. Everyone was po-poing my readings but I was about 20′ off of the books!
Kathryn C

July 6th, 2012 at 3:30 PM


This book is extremely well reviewed but super expensive on Amazon US. Check out the UK site where it is available for ~$20 from AmazonUK. Not sure why sellers are charging $1000 for the US version.
zoobab

July 6th, 2012 at 5:15 PM


I climbed Kili in January 2006. In the months preceding the trip, I pored over numerous books on the mountain, including this book by Henry Stedman. This book was head and shoulders above the rest. Stedman’s excellent descriptions of the day-to-day trekking are complemented by what I feel is genuine respect for the mountain and the people who live near it. After reading this book, you’ll feel that you actually know what to expect; you’ll stop worrying about whether you’ll make it to the top and start looking forward to all the amazing details of this truly wonderful part of the world.
JLock

July 7th, 2012 at 3:55 AM


I endorse this wonderfully all inclusive book. There is so much to know before setting out on this trek. My group was ill-prepared on our first attempt and second time out made it easily having read Mr. Stedman’s guide and heeding his advice.
Shannon Erdell

July 7th, 2012 at 6:42 AM


My husband is planning to trek Kilimanjaro, and apparently this has been a helpful, great starting source!
Emailupdater

July 7th, 2012 at 4:04 PM


If you are looking for a book to help you plan a Kilimanjaro climb, this is it. I’ve read several of the others as well and can attest that many of them are not worth your time. Stedman is a bit flippant in style, but he makes for interesting reading. Most importantly, the information is comprehesive and mostly accurate.

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