Folks often underestimate Kilimanjaro. It takes preparation, a good mindset and teamwork to trek Africa’s highest mountain. And there are also some things that just make the experience better. Here are 10 tips to help you climb – and summit! – Kilimanjaro. There’s no getting around it: climbing Kilimanjaro involves preparation. It also involves an […]
The Best Time for a Safari in Tanzania? One of the top questions travellers ask is ‘When is the best time for a safari in Tanzania?’ While there are definitely popular tourism seasons, other factors depend on one’s personal preference. Read on to discover your ideal season to visit Tanzania, based on your tastes and […]
When choosing the most suitable time for climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, you should consider several factors: the temperature, the views, the density of traffic on the trek, difficulty level and safety. However, the overarching factor that impacts all others is weather.. Mount Kilimanjaro lies in an equatorial climatic zone; instead of four seasons (winter, spring, summer, […]
Glaciers of Kilimanjaro – Fragile Beauty Glaciers are masses of ice found either at the poles of the earth or atop mountains. There are also tropical glaciers; ice formations found at high altitudes on mountains along the earth’s equator. In Africa, there are only three places to find tropical glaciers: Mount Rwenzori in Uganda, Mount […]
When Kilimanjaro is brought up in conversation, many instantly think of the African continent where this majestic mountain resides. Yet, not many can pinpoint the exact country it’s located in. And even fewer know what makes Kilimanjaro so special. Let’s learn more about the tallest free-standing mountain in the world! Kilimanjaro from a bird’s eye […]
In Africa, there are small antelopes that dash around swiftly and leap quite high. Due to their diminutive stature, they constantly play hide-and-seek within thickets. It is a necessity to evade the multitude of predators eager to claim them as prey. At the slightest hint of danger, those antelopes dive into the nearest bushes. This […]
