This was a large group of 30 people, so typically you don’t have a group this size. Generally, you start as a tight group for the first hour or two each morning. Slowly everyone spreads out over a few miles, ... [read on]
On the first sunrise of 2006, on the top of the highest mountain in Africa, more than 20 BootsnAll members successfully made it to Kilimanjaro’s summit, Uhuru Peak. It was a tough grueling climb – one that had been planned ... [read on]
This is a message posted in the Africa Travel forums on BootsnAll Travel Network. Thought someone might be able to help.
If you are planning on climbing Kilimanjaro, or know someone who is please please please read this and help!
Last October ... [read on]
Listen to Deanna and Court as they talk about the first day of the Machame Hike. This is hiking from Machame Gate to Machame Camp.

This interview was done on Mt. Kilimanjaro
The food you will eat the most on Kilimanjaro is most likely soup. It’s always a great start to the lunch or dinner and helps warm your body. It’s pretty good for the first 3 days, but by day 6 ... [read on]
Moshi is the town at the base of Mt. Kilimanjaro, and is usually the starting point for planning most Kilimanjaro trips. It has a good network of hotels, food, markets, Internet Cafes and is just big enough to keep you ... [read on]
We interviewed Minnesota native and adventurer Chuck Beauzay on Day 3 of his climb up to Barranco Camp. Chuck shares some of his advice on sleep and best strategies for making it to the top.
Listen to Chuck’s ... [read on]
I can’t stress the importance of having a very good poncho on Kilimanjaro. When a downpour starts, which is usually on the first few days, you should be able to quickly put on a poncho, and it should be able ... [read on]
When Mark Horner reached the end of his climb, BootsnAll was able to interview him again. Listen to the podcast of Mark before his climb up to the summit. And now listen to Mark as he arrives at ... [read on]
I know we have discussed this before in the article ” Taking a Whiz” but we can’t stress enough the amount that you should, and will, urinate on Mt. Kilimanjaro. It’s part of the process so just accept it. ... [read on]
Jasmin on The Kilimanjaro Glacier Controversy
this website sucked and it didnt give me any facts that i needed!...
Bob on The Great Search & Rescue Debate
I always raise an eyebrow(with great suspicion) when I hear of a company that claims to do anything ...
Bob Holdsworth on The Pros and Cons of Diamox
Thank Carlos - I had read other comments like this but also saw recommendations about the use of Dia...
carlos Lapena on The Pros and Cons of Diamox
I climbed with my fiance in Sept 07-Shira route. Personally I carried diomax but never needed it. M...
Oskar Tetzlaf on BootsnAll 2008/9 New Year Summit
Hello fellow summiteers, Such an personal attack against Afrikafe cannot remain unanswered. I nee...