Mt. Kilimanjaro Travel Guide
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Like most mountains of the world, the weather on mountains are subject to extreme weather conditions. This extreme conditions - like snow, ice, wind, hail - can happen in the warmest, best times of year. Some weather analysts say that, due to global warming, extreme weather conditions happen more frequently now in places like Kilimanjaro, [read more]
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While many people bring backpacks to Mt. Kilimanjaro, there are also some other bags that work well for going up the mountain. The North Face Base Camp Duffel is my personal favorite - and works well because it’s waterproof and very durable with great straps. You can also use the North Face Duffel on other [read more]
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The somewhat famous village of Marangu sits on the far eastern side of Mt. Kilimanjaro and is the starting point for climbing the easy route, Marangu - also known as the Coca Cola Route. Unlike the other bigger cities of Moshi and Arusha, Marangu has a distinct feel - much more like a small mountain [read more]
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There are two public groups trips planned next July and August. These are open to anyone looking for fun!
July 24: 09 spaces remaining - 6 registered
August 27: 12 spaces remaining - 3 registered
(Women Only)
Request information and find out mor [read more]
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Mount Kilimanjaro lies a 3 degrees south of equator, on the northern boundary of Tanzania. None of the mountain is in Kenya, only Tanzania. Its approximately 600 km from the Indian Ocean, as its own freestanding mountain. Its dramatic size and height influence the climate, vegetation, animal life and the climbing conditions. [read more]
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Nairobi is a great lively city, but not for a naive first time tourist to East Africa. It’s not recommended that you walk around - day or night - with any valuables, unless you really know where you are going. If I were you, I would only use Nairobi as a transit hub, and only [read more]
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The top of Mt. Kilimanjaro is about the same height as Everest Base Camp. To reach the top of Kilimanjaro, it can take you five or six days. To reach the top of Everest Base Camp, it usually take two solid weeks. What does all this mean? It’s means that you shouldn’t rush up Mt. [read more]
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Orginally presented by IMAX theaters, this is a trekking movie about climbing Africa’s highest mountain, the fabled Kilimanjaro. If you are thinking of, or planning to, climb Kili and want some serious inspiration, maybe consider buying this Kilimanjaro video, To the Roof of Africa. Gather some of your friends, get a few beers, and kick [read more]
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Although it seems like prices for Tanzania - to climb Kilimanjaro and go on safari - are already expensive, there is a long-term, sustainable reason for the increase. In the last 10 years, the number of tourists climbing the mountain have doubled, adding 25,000 on the mountain each year. The same is true for [read more]
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There are countless daily departures from Dar es Salaam’s main bus station, Ubungo, to Moshi and Arusha - the Kilimanjaro region. If you are going to Northern Tanzania, and want the best form of bus transportation, you should take the Scandinavian bus lines. Tickets are between $15 -$20 per person, and offer a relaxing bus [read more]
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