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Are you planning on going on a safari in Tanzania? Wondering what it is like to view wildlife in the country’s national park and conservation areas? Here are 12 important things you need to know before booking your safari. Tanzania is…
Interested in climbing Mount Kilimanjaro? Wondering what it is like to be on Africa’s highest peak? Here are 12 important things you need to know before booking your expedition. Kilimanjaro is not a technical climb. It’s a hike. When people think…
Mount Kilimanjaro National Park is a sprawling ecosystem that covers an area of 1,688 square kilometres, or 652 square miles. In 1921, The area was established as a forest reserve, followed by a national park in 1973 and a UNESCO World Heritage…
To be a top Kilimanjaro operator, one must be focused on safety. After all, being at extremely high altitude has its risks. And leading people up the mountain, some of whom have little to no experience in the outdoors, means the outfitter…
You’ve spent the past six hours hiking along Mount Kilimanjaro’s well established trails. And coming over a ridge, you see a sea of color in the distance – tents. “That is the campsite,” your Ultimate Kilimanjaro® guide announces. This scenario plays out…
When you climb Kilimanjaro, its high altitude is undoubtedly the number one obstacle in reaching the summit. It is the most common cause of having a rough time on the mountain overall as well as failing to get to the top, Uhuru…
When traveling to Africa, most people start getting excited about seeing animals like lions, rhinos, elephants, giraffes, buffalo, leopards, and more. All of these animals live in the lower reaches of Kilimanjaro, but most of the sightings are rare. But what about…
We often get booking inquiries for the Marangu route. This classic route up Kilimanjaro is also known also as the “Coca-Cola” route. It mimics the original path Hans Meyer trekked to become the first European to summit Mount Kilimanjaro. The Marangu route…
Yes, there are snakes in the cloud forest of Mountain Kilimanjaro. But do not fear. Although fearsome, snakes are not a concern while climbing Mount Kilimanjaro because sightings are extremely few and far between. Snakes are highly sensitive to movement, and with…
Mount Kilimanjaro, the largest free-standing volcano in the world, has many breathtaking sights, but few are as impressive, and intimidating, as the Barranco Wall, leaving many of our prospective climbers full of questions. The thought of climbing this seemingly sheer cliff elicits…
Congratulations, you’ve decided to climb Mount Kilimanjaro, and now you are wondering how to ensure you make it to the roof of Africa. To increase your likelihood of getting that coveted photo of yourself on top of Uhuru Peak, here are seven tips…
Sub-Sarahan Africa is a birder’s paradise, and the region surrounding Mount Kilimanjaro is no exception to this rule. Ethereal bird calls echo through the trees as you glimpse about, hoping to catch sight of the dazzling variety of feather and wing fluttering…
Mount Kilimanjaro currently has an excessive amount of ice near the summit. The ice exists from just below the crater rim until the summit. This encompasses Gilman’s Point (18,600 feet) and Stella Point (18,885 feet) up to Uhuru Point (19,345 feet). For…
If you are climbing Kilimanjaro, you should be aware of a condition called Acute Mountain Sickness, or AMS. AMS occurs when the human body reacts negatively to high altitude due to a lack of oxygen. High altitude is defined as an altitude…