Mt. Kilimanjaro Recommendations

Pulse Oximeter

By Donovan | December 1st, 2006 | 1 Comment »

Some of the mountaineering companies in Tanzania have introduced a system of checking the climbers – throughout the day – by using a Pulse Oximeter. A Pulse Oximeter is used to check blood oxygen saturation during the climb. This ... [read on]
 

Cheaper Safaris, Cheaper Climbing on Kilimanjaro

By Donovan | November 26th, 2006 | Add a Comment »

As the cost of going on safari and climbing on Kilimanjaro continue to skyrocket, more and more people – especially independent travelers and backpackers – are looking for ways to get a cheaper safaris or a cheaper rate up Mount ... [read on]
 

Health Precautions On Kilimanjaro

By Donovan | November 22nd, 2006 | Add a Comment »

If you are climbing any mountain – not just Kilimanjaro or Mt. Kenya, you should always keep this in mind.

Do not go higher than 10,000 feet if you have any of the ... [read on]
 

Surviving Kilimanjaro – A Story on the Marangu Route

By Donovan | November 21st, 2006 | Add a Comment »

Here is a great story by Erik Trinidad that I published a long time ago – an older version of this Africa blog. Read Surviving Kilimanjaro. Erik only makes it to Gilman’s Point, which is 99.999 the top of ... [read on]
 

Scree Slide – Uhuru to Barafu

By Donovan | November 19th, 2006 | Add a Comment »

After a short time on Mt Kilimanjaro at Uhuru Peak, you generally want to get back down to Barafu Camp. It can be very cold at the top. You might not feel well. And, although the summit was an amazing ... [read on]
 

Famous 1912 Kilimanjaro Picture – Global Warming

By Donovan | October 24th, 2006 | 1 Comment »

This is actually a very famous picture of Mt. Kilimanjaro although it doesn’t look like much. It’s a 1912 picture from a German explorer climbing the mountain. Scientists have been able to use this old picture ... [read on]
 

Kilimanjaro Park Poster

By Donovan | October 20th, 2006 | Add a Comment »

You might see this Kilimanjaro Park Poster sold around Tanzania. It’s usually sold at the Park Headquarters. I don’t see this one often, but when I do, I really admire its vivid ... [read on]
 

Update on Kilimanjaro Porter Death

By Donovan | October 17th, 2006 | 3 Comments »

Here are more details on the recent death of a porter on Kilimanjaro.

It appears that the porter was sick with a very bad cough, and he was vomiting blood at some point. Unfortunately, he stayed on the mountain for ... [read on]
 

Mt. Kilimanjaro Forum Thread of the week of October 9, 2006

By Jessica | October 13th, 2006 | Add a Comment »

Check out this topic currently being discussed on the Mt. Kilimanjaro Forum at BootsnAll:

C.B. wants to know whether waterproof boots are necessary for the Kili climb – and is even going so far as to stand in water ... [read on]
 

Outfitter profile; Tusker Trail & Safari

By Ed | October 13th, 2006 | 3 Comments »

I must have studied 15 different trekking companies while doing the research for my trip to the roof of Africa. This first blush was primarily for me to understand my points of decision and important criteria. ... [read on]