There is a silence on Mount Kilimanjaro that speaks louder than any words—it does not demand your attention, it earns it. When you step onto the Machame Route, often called the “Whiskey Route” for its blend of beauty and challenge, you’re not just embarking on a physical ascent. You begin to peel back the layers … Continue reading Climbing Kilimanjaro: A Journey of Self-Discovery
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Climbing Kilimanjaro: Truths Behind Common Misconceptions
Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s tallest peak, is an experience that promises breathtaking views, exhilarating challenges, and a deep sense of achievement. But for many, the thought of summiting this mighty mountain can seem daunting—often due to misconceptions that hold people back from embarking on their dream adventure. It's time to set the record straight and … Continue reading Climbing Kilimanjaro: Truths Behind Common Misconceptions
Stay Toasty on Kilimanjaro | Humorous and Practical Cold-Weather Tips
Climbing Kilimanjaro requires strategic layering for warmth, including moisture-wicking base layers and insulating outer layers. Enjoying hot drinks and cozy gear is essential, along with pragmatic tips like ditching damp clothing and managing bodily needs. Ultimately, the climb is about embracing the adventure with humor and warmth.
Embarking on an Epic Adventure: What You Need to Know Before Climbing Kilimanjaro
If you are seeking a thrilling adventure that combines breathtaking vistas with a sense of accomplishment, climbing Mount Kilimanjaro should be at the top of your bucket list. This majestic peak in Tanzania stands as the highest free-standing mountain in the world, and summiting it is an achievement that will stay with you for a lifetime. However, before you don your hiking boots and head for the summit, there are some essential things you should know.
How difficult is it to climb Kilimanjaro?
Kilimanjaro is a free standing mountain, meaning it is not connected to any range. It rises directly from its base to an altitude of 5895m. Most trekking routes start at around 1800m. So if you measure out 4.095km on a road and imagine that to stand vertically, THAT is how much you are going to ascend.
Volcanic Rock on Kilimanjaro
Let us remind ourselves when we climb this sleeping beauty that Kilimanjaro is not stratovolcano for nothing, for beneath her seemingly calm demeanour lies a hotbed of activity.
Your guide to Altitude Acclimatization
You have longed to get out and climb a mountain or do an extended trek to high altitude and you read about acclimitisation. It may all sound very complicated but what is it.
Tanzania is open to tourists
The good news, however, is that Tanzania is open and many travel insurance companies are now offering policies with full Covid-19 cover, meaning that you can book with confidence knowing that you’ll get a full refund if your trip doesn’t go ahead as planned.
Kilimanjaro – are the glaciers vanishing?
When I first climbed Kilimanjaro with my Dad in 2002, we were told that by 2020, all of the glaciers will be gone. It struck me this morning on my morning run, that we are now IN 2020 and the question is, have all of the glaciers gone.
Keeping Kilimanjaro Clean
With 40,000 to 50,000 pairs of feet hiking their way up the slopes of Kilimanjaro every year en route to summit, it is not surprising that the mountain is taking the brunt of our human footprint. If the old saying, “leave only your footprints behind” held true, we would not need to worry about the … Continue reading Keeping Kilimanjaro Clean
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