Articles tagged ‘Opinion’
Kilimanjaro Company Review: Kilimanjaro Tanzanite Safaris
By Donovan | January 16th, 2007 |
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This local company in Tanzania has been spamming my Kilimanjaro blog with their links, so I thought I would do a proper review and see what they have
to offer.
Well, to be brutally honest, it looks like this company, Kilimanjaro Tanzanite Safaris, is a standard Tanzanian company - they offer everything, but nothing that’s different from [...]
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 (generally speaking). Fortunately, since you do not use any specialized equipment going up Kilimanjaro, it’s considered that [...]
Please Note: Tanzania Tour Reminder
By Donovan | January 10th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
This is a pretty standard reminder we give people before going on safari and climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro. It’s basically a reminder to sit back, chill, and enjoy the experience. I guarantee that usually guides are late, distances are much longer than expected, and problems do happen.
PLEASE NOTE:
While we strive to make your trip the best [...]
REI Adventure in Tanzania
By Donovan | January 5th, 2007 | 2 Comments »
I stumbled across REI’s Adventures website today announcing one of their Kilimanjaro and safaris in Tanzania. See REI’s Kilimanjaro Prices. The total cost for the trip, assuming you an REI member, is $5394, because you have to pay for the park fees separately.
REI, just like many companies, is not based in Africa nor do [...]
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 Kilimanjaro. Unfortunately, you can’t do either of these anymore “for cheap.” Even if you show [...]
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. All of it was done one year in advance but I reckoned careful study would only enable our chances. [...]
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 much can’t buy, rent, or find sleeping bags in Tanzania. There might be a few outfitters that have a stash of sleeping [...]
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. This is perhaps the steepest and one of the harder points of the Machame route. Hiking up a fairly small trail with [...]
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 amazing meals. Are you really hungry and anything tastes good? Or do these guys really know how to cook?
I would say, it’s a [...]
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 like walking around on the moon and you can stroll right up to the glaciers [...]
