Dates: 7/20/09
Transportation: You will already be in the Amboseli National park on this day. This park borders mount Kilimanjaro. You will not be able to actually go up to the mountain, but you should be able to see it from your hotel at some time during the day.
Geography: Mt. Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa peaking at 19,340 feet. It lies in Tanzania and it borders Kenya.
Climate: At the base it is 40 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit, while at the top it is below 30 and snow covered.
Stay: N/A
Info: It is an inactive stratovolcano, which means that it once was a volcano but now is dormant. It has a dramatic view, with vivid African plains surrounding it. There are three volcanic cones to the mountain: Kibo, Mawenzi, Shira. Tanzania allows tourists to hike around the mountain.
Language: The official languages of Tanzania are Swahili and English.
Government: Tanzania is a Republic.
Currency: Their official currency is the Tanzanian Shilling(TZS).
1,222 TZS=1 U.S. Dollar
Time Difference: Tanzania is eight hours ahead of Oak Park.(+8)
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