MOUNT KILIMANJARO ZEBRA ROCK

MOUNT KILIMANJARO
@ZEBRA ROCK
#MARANGU ROUTE

Altitude:4010 m.a.m.s.l.

📍A set of large volcanic rocks on mt. Kilimanjaro, with a striped pattern that resembles that of a Zebra.

Predominantly a lava cliff, they were formed when mineral rich rain water flowed down on the rocks, turning them partially white or black in some places.

➡️The rocks are used as a destination for an acclimatization hike.

📍Climbers on the 6 day Marangu route are given the option of hiking to the rocks so as to acclimatize themselves to the high altitude, before coming back down to Horombo huts.

📍Whereas those on a 5 day variation of the route continue on to Kibo huts on day 3.

📍What to do there
Hiking, picnics, or the usual photo sessions.

📍Best time to visit
The months of July to February each year, when its warmer and less likely to rain — more hiking time.

📍Location of Zebra rocks
Zebra rocks are about a half hour hike from Horombo huts, and along the route to Mawenzi campsite.

➡️The route to Kibo huts also runs nearby.

📍Like Horombo huts, Zebra rocks are close to the border between the moorland and alpine desert regions of the mountain.

➡️The area does receive some rainfall and has a few small animals such as birds and rodents.

📍How to get there
By hiking only.
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