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 […]
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 […]
