The Problem with Mercator Projection Most world maps that we see use the Mercator projection to display the world. The Mercator projection is a cylindrical map projection created in 1569 by Flemish geographer and cartographer Gerardus Mercator. Gerardus Mercator created this projection to aid…
From 2014 to 2016, there was an Ebola epidemic in West Africa. It was the “largest, most severe and most complex Ebola epidemic” in history, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). More than 28,000 people were infected, and 11,000 people died before the emergency…
Last week, climbers reaching the top of Kilimanjaro may have thought they were hallucinating. That’s because the park authorities made another sign change, the second in two and a half years. In January 2012, the old, weathered, wooden Uhuru Peak sign was…
The Seven Summits are the highest mountains of each continent. Climbing the Seven Summits, the highest peaks of each of the world’s continents, is among the most respected accomplishments of any sport. The peaks that comprise the seven summits depends on who you…
A group of climbers have scaled Africa’s highest mountain – wearing just their shorts. Dutch daredevil Wim Hof, known as the ‘iceman’, led a group of 26 people to the summit of the world’s highest free standing mountain – Mount Kilimanjaro in…
Mount Kilimanjaro has no shortage of amazing visually stunning sights. The climb from the trailhead to the summit of Kilimanjaro rises from 6,000 ft to 19,340 ft, crosses five ecological zones, and offers plenty of spectacular things to see. Here’s a list: 1….
Ultimate Kilimanjaro had the pleasure of working with a documentary filmmaker who told the story of two friends, one Tanzanian and one American, who traveled to Tanzania to experience the ancient culture, the present-day poverty, and the eternal spirituality of his motherland….
What are the best pants for climbing Kilimanjaro? Actually, you will need several types of pants to be fully prepared on the mountain. We will go through each individually to make sure you have the right gear. Our gear list has the…
Former UK soccer player and BBC Commentator suffers high altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE) at 12,000 ft. during Kilimanjaro climb. Savage was climbing the 7 day Rongai route, began feeling sick on day two (between 9,800 and 12,000 ft) and was hospitalized on…
Ray Lewis, the recently retired 13-time Pro Bowl linebacker and Superbowl Champion, had to pull out of the charity trek up Africa’s tallest mountain due to an injured foot and fever. He never took a step on Kilimanjaro. Lewis’ foot had been…
According to Kilimanjaro National Park data, the average age of those who successfully climb Kilimanjaro is 37 years old. Most of our clients are in their 30’s and 40’s, though we have guided children as young as 6 and seniors as old as…
Ultimate Kilimanjaro, the #1 Kilimanjaro guide service, has added more group climb dates to its 2013 expedition schedule due to growing demand. Mount Kilimanjaro, located in Tanzania, is the tallest free standing mountain in the world and is the highest mountain in…
What are the best hats for climbing Kilimanjaro? Hats perform two basic functions on Mount Kilimanjaro. One, a hat acts as a shield against the sun. And two, it insulates your head to keep it warm. You will need two hats for…
Do you need to use oxygen on Kilimanjaro? At all altitudes, the percentage of oxygen in the air is constant at 21%. However, the number of oxygen molecules changes due to air pressure. At sea level, air is compressed, squeezing oxygen molecules…
Where is Crater Camp? Crater Camp is a campsite that is located near the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. Located at around 18,800 feet above sea level, it is very close to the summit Uhuru Peak which lies at 19,340 feet above sea…
Kilimanjaro outfitters begin their trips from two main Tanzanian cities – Moshi and Arusha. The simplest way to travel to these destinations is by flying into Kilimanjaro International Airport, sometimes referred to as KIA (airport code: JRO). Once you arrive at…
