Basic details about the mountain and other facts about climbing
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The quest for alternative routes on Kilimanjaro grows daily as the crush increases and more and more companies spring up offering new and unique climb packages. In reality there are few of ... [read on]
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The occupation of sub-Saharan Africa by the old-world European powers had been underway for some time by the time the general rush for territory began in the late ... [read on]
2 Comments »It soars at its highest point to 19340ft. It is among the seven continental giants, and sits high on the global mountaineering must do list for anyone claiming the status of a mountain enthusiast. It is, ... [read on]
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Kilimanjaro’s glaciers have tended to be seen in scientific circles as the canary in the coal mine in the study of current climate change, with sides drawn and debates heated ... [read on]
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“I’d been awake most of the night, struggling for breath in the meager air “
Jon Krakauer from “Into Thin Air”
No, this isn’t the newest diet fad or a way to stop someone from choking.
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Add a Comment »There are actually three peaks on Kilimanjaro, despite many people seeing one mountain with a big hump.
The peaks of Kilimanjaro are the following:Shira Peak (3962 meters), Uhuru Peak (5896 meters) and Mawenzi (5149 meters).
Shira and Mawenzi are both extinct ... [read on]
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There are many myths and rumors that the Queen of England, whose had colonial rule over Kenya, gave Mt. Kilimanjaro to her cousin, the German King, Kaiser Wilhelm as a birthday present. While ... [read on]
Add a Comment »One of the largest ethnic groups in Tanzania that live on the slopes of Mt. Kilimanjaro are the Chaggas. If you are climbing on the mountain, your guides and porters are most likely going to be from the Chaggas ethnic ... [read on]
Add a Comment »In 2006, the Kilimanjaro National park fees were dramatically increased. Almost all outfitters mountaineering companies include the park fees into the overall price of the trip. However, it’s important to see how the price breaks down:
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1 Comment »If you are looking for very basic geographical information about Kilimanjaro, Wikipedia has a good set of information about the mountain, its history and the volcanoes. Read Wikipedia on Kilimanjaro.
I especially enjoyed the Nasa picture from the ground ... [read on]
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Mt. Kilimanjaro Forum Thread for the week of October 16, 2006
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paul on Historic Kilimanjaro
James, and Tyler, glad to hear from you... i will send u an email shortly,...hopefully we can conn...
Tyler on Historic Kilimanjaro
Paul and James, My roommate and I are considering a Kili summit in September 2010 on Lemosho rout...
James on Historic Kilimanjaro
Hi Paul, I'm planning a trip in Sept too and I wouldn't mind taking the 'most successful' route....
David from besttravelinsurancequote.co.uk on Travel Insurance for Kilimanjaro
Hi Peter Nice article? Is it you in the stretcher there? I think more people should be taking ...
paul on Historic Kilimanjaro
hello,i am planning in Hiking Kili in September,going alone,hoping to connect with other hikers to d...