Mt. Kilimanjaro Recommendations

Renting Sleeping Bags – Gear on Kilimanjaro

By Donovan | October 12th, 2006 | Add a Comment »

I recently received a question on whether we could supply sleeping bags for a climb up Kilimanjaro. Unlike Nepal and other mountain regions where you buy sleeping bags in the city, you pretty ... [read on]
 

Barranco Wall on Kilimanjaro

By Donovan | October 11th, 2006 | Add a Comment »

Here is a view of the Barranco Wall as you are approaching from Shira Camp. After you stay the night at Barranco Camp, you will hike up this wall early in the morning. ... [read on]
 

High in the Clouds – Barafu Camp Picture

By Donovan | October 10th, 2006 | Add a Comment »

Here is a sweet picture of Barafu Camp on Kilimanjaro. Barafu Camp sits at 4600 meters and is the highest camp on the Machame route.

Looking at this picture, you can see lots ... [read on]
 

The Lovely Kitchen

By Donovan | October 9th, 2006 | Add a Comment »

You would be surprised – except for the lunches – most of the breakfasts and dinners on Kilimanjaro can be better than expected. You often wonder how these guys pull off such ... [read on]
 

Rising Cost of Safaris

By Donovan | October 5th, 2006 | Add a Comment »

Anybody notice how the once coveted “affordable” safaris in Tanzania has now becoming downright expensive for the average person.

On July 2006, the camping and entrance fees to all Tanzania National Parks ... [read on]
 

Rooftop Bar in Moshi

By Donovan | October 3rd, 2006 | Add a Comment »

If you are looking for the best roof-top bar in Moshi town, it’s a good idea to visit the Kindoroko Hotel. Centered right in the middle of town, across from the main market, Kindoroko hotel doesn’t look like much from ... [read on]
 

Orphans on Kilimanjaro

By Donovan | October 3rd, 2006 | Add a Comment »

Many Kilimanjaro climbers and people headed on safari often want to volunteer and do something good for the local community. One of the best places to visit and to donate your time or money in Amani’s Children Home, located ... [read on]
 

Crater Camp 18,800 ft., not just another campsite

By Ed | September 21st, 2006 | Add a Comment »

One of the perks of climbing the Western Breach was the chance to explore the top of the mountain and camp just an hour or so below the true summit, Uhuru, at Crater Camp (18,800 ft.).

The summit plateau itself is ... [read on]
 

More Kilimanjaro Packing Tips

By Donovan | September 8th, 2006 | Add a Comment »

Ryan and his wife recently climbed Kilimanjaro and came up with a list of important things to remember when planning for climbing Kilimanjaro.

1) BRING A CAMELBACK Of all the gear my wife and I had, we both agreed that the ... [read on]
 

Publish Your Stories On Mt KilimanjaroLogue

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

I am constantly receiving emails from people who have climbed Kilimanjaro, or are going to climb Kilimanjaro. Usually these are filled with questions, advice, or thoughts about the mountain. I have decided to start accepting ... [read on]