Mt. Kilimanjaro Resources

Travel Insurance: Should you have it?

By Donovan | January 12th, 2007 | Add a Comment »

While Kilimanjaro is one of the easier mountains to climb in the world, it does not mean you should forgo travel insurance. Travel insurance is usually required by all foreign expeditions companies, but not required by local companies ... [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]
 

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]
 

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]
 

Resource Links for Diamox

By Donovan | August 24th, 2006 | Add a Comment »

Most Americans want to use Diamox while climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro. There are different opinions and perspectives on if you should use it, and how you should use it. Here is a sample of ... [read on]
 

Kilimanjaro Forum

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

On the far left hand side of the screen, you should see a link called Kilimanjaro Forum.

If you ever want to ask a question about climbing Kilimanjaro, or read other people’s concerns, this is designed as a community for ... [read on]
 

The Final Mile

By Donovan | April 5th, 2006 | 1 Comment »

Watch Out For Vehicles If you are descending via the Mweka route, you will know your trip is almost over when the trail becomes more of a dirt road. The last mile ... [read on]
 

Kilimanjaro’s Hidden Secret – Beer for Sale!

By Donovan | March 21st, 2006 | 1 Comment »

I love beer There is a hidden racket on Kilimanjaro, a little profiteering going on through a mixture of park authorities, guides and porters. When most tourists descend off Mt. Kilimanjaro, they ... [read on]
 

Uhuru Peak – Kilimanjaro Summit 360 Picture

By Donovan | March 17th, 2006 | Add a Comment »

This is the best summit picture I have found on Kilimanjaro. It shows the summit of Kilimanjaro with a Quicktime movie stitched together. You can click and drag it to “look around” the summit with a 360 degree view. ... [read on]
 

Kilimanjaro Park Fees

By Donovan | February 28th, 2006 | 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:

This is PER PERSON, PER ... [read on]