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Archive for October, 2005

Prepare for the Worst

By Donovan | October 1st, 2005 | Add a Comment »

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, ... [read on]
 

Arriving in Nairobi

By Donovan | October 30th, 2005 | Add a Comment »

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. ... [read on]
 

Waterproof Duffel

By Donovan | October 28th, 2005 | Add a Comment »

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 ... [read on]
 

An Extra Day

By Donovan | October 27th, 2005 | Add a Comment »

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 ... [read on]
 

Marangu Village - Friend or Foe?

By Donovan | October 26th, 2005 | Add a Comment »

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 ... [read on]
 

IMAX Kilimanjaro Movie

By Donovan | October 25th, 2005 | Add a Comment »

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, [read on]
 

Upcoming Trips

By Hydro | October 25th, 2005 | Add a Comment »

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 more ... [read on]
 

Why increase prices in Tanzania?

By Donovan | October 25th, 2005 | Add a Comment »

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 ... [read on]
 

Kilimanjaro Basics

By Donovan | October 24th, 2005 | Add a Comment »

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 ... [read on]
 

Shuttle Service from Dar es Salaam

By Donovan | October 24th, 2005 | 1 Comment »

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 ... [read on]
 


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