https://mtkilimanjaro.org/ Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro: routes, gear, guides and porters, altitude, and trip reports. en Thu, 03 Sep 2026 01:04:53 +0000 https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/climber-profiles/boots-n%E2%80%99all-guided-summits-20089.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/climber-profiles/boots-n%E2%80%99all-guided-summits-20089.html Tue, 16 Sep 2008 12:00:00 +0000 https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/random/picture-of-the-week-38.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/random/picture-of-the-week-38.html Mon, 17 Sep 2007 12:00:00 +0000 https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/random/picture-of-the-week-37.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/random/picture-of-the-week-37.html Mon, 10 Sep 2007 12:00:00 +0000 https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/random/picture-of-the-week-36.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/random/picture-of-the-week-36.html Tue, 04 Sep 2007 12:00:00 +0000 https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/random/picture-of-the-week-35.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/random/picture-of-the-week-35.html Mon, 27 Aug 2007 12:00:00 +0000 https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/random/picture-of-the-week-34.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/random/picture-of-the-week-34.html Tue, 21 Aug 2007 12:00:00 +0000 https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/prices/cheap-air-tickets-to-tanzania.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/prices/cheap-air-tickets-to-tanzania.html Thu, 16 Aug 2007 12:00:00 +0000 https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/random/picture-of-the-week-33.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/random/picture-of-the-week-33.html Mon, 13 Aug 2007 12:00:00 +0000 Many people think that the cheap travel packages don’t offer quality service, but they couldn’t be further from the truth…. https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/random/mt-kilimanjaro-how-dangerous-is-it-really.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/random/mt-kilimanjaro-how-dangerous-is-it-really.html Tue, 07 Aug 2007 12:00:00 +0000 I’ve been reading about Kilimanjaro this evening, and I saw an article stating that 15 to 20 porters die each year carrying stuff up the mountain for climbers. This would change your statistic of 8-9 deaths per year. Any comment? https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/random/picture-of-the-week-32.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/random/picture-of-the-week-32.html Mon, 06 Aug 2007 12:00:00 +0000 https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/random/picture-of-the-week-31.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/random/picture-of-the-week-31.html Wed, 01 Aug 2007 12:00:00 +0000 https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/random/picture-of-the-week-30.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/random/picture-of-the-week-30.html Wed, 01 Aug 2007 12:00:00 +0000 https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/random/picture-of-the-week-29.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/random/picture-of-the-week-29.html Mon, 16 Jul 2007 12:00:00 +0000 https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/random/picture-of-the-week-28.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/random/picture-of-the-week-28.html Mon, 09 Jul 2007 12:00:00 +0000 https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/random/picture-of-the-week-27.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/random/picture-of-the-week-27.html Mon, 02 Jul 2007 12:00:00 +0000 https://mtkilimanjaro.org/upcoming-trips/nepal-trekking-himalayas-come-with-us.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/upcoming-trips/nepal-trekking-himalayas-come-with-us.html Tue, 26 Jun 2007 12:00:00 +0000 For those of you interested in other trekking adventure trips outside of Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, BootsnAll Travel Network is organizing a two week trekking adventure through the Himalayas. From Oct 7 to Oct 22, our adventure trek in Nepal will follow one of the most popular routes, on the Annapurna circuit, which is known for being one of the best spots for hiking and for culture. Discover more a https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/random/picture-of-the-week-26.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/random/picture-of-the-week-26.html Mon, 25 Jun 2007 12:00:00 +0000 https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/random/picture-of-the-week-25.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/random/picture-of-the-week-25.html Tue, 19 Jun 2007 12:00:00 +0000 Nestled behind an exposed rib of stone that separates the tents from the loos at Lava Tower, you can see the black public outhouses that my research told me to avoid if at all possible. https://mtkilimanjaro.org/video/funny-kilimanjaro-video.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/video/funny-kilimanjaro-video.html Mon, 11 Jun 2007 12:00:00 +0000 Don’t climb Kilimanjaro until you’ve watched all 8 videos from these guys! It takes you through every day of the Machame route, so you know exactly what to expect! Great footage and music, and funny too! Found their website useful too. https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/random/picture-of-the-week-24.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/random/picture-of-the-week-24.html Mon, 11 Jun 2007 12:00:00 +0000 These multicolored cocoons housed the South African Team and my son and I from Wisconsin at Lava Tower. The bright yellow ones were ours of course but after meeting many different people from around the world, only one man from England, after introductions said, “Ah…Cheeseheads”. https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/random/picture-of-the-week-23.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/random/picture-of-the-week-23.html Mon, 04 Jun 2007 12:00:00 +0000 https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/random/picture-of-the-week-18.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/random/picture-of-the-week-18.html Mon, 30 Apr 2007 12:00:00 +0000 https://mtkilimanjaro.org/video/lee-and-jakes-kilimanjaro-slideshow.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/video/lee-and-jakes-kilimanjaro-slideshow.html Tue, 24 Apr 2007 12:00:00 +0000 https://mtkilimanjaro.org/routes/climbers-account-of-kilimanjaro-attempt.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/routes/climbers-account-of-kilimanjaro-attempt.html Tue, 24 Apr 2007 12:00:00 +0000 https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/random/picture-of-the-week-17.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/random/picture-of-the-week-17.html Mon, 23 Apr 2007 12:00:00 +0000 https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/random/picture-of-the-week-16.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/random/picture-of-the-week-16.html Mon, 16 Apr 2007 12:00:00 +0000 https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/random/whats-it-like-up-there.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/random/whats-it-like-up-there.html Thu, 12 Apr 2007 12:00:00 +0000 https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/random/picture-of-the-week-15.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/random/picture-of-the-week-15.html Mon, 09 Apr 2007 12:00:00 +0000 https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/random/picture-of-the-week-14.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/random/picture-of-the-week-14.html Tue, 03 Apr 2007 12:00:00 +0000 https://mtkilimanjaro.org/upcoming-trips/join-mount-kilimanjaro-group-next-december.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/upcoming-trips/join-mount-kilimanjaro-group-next-december.html Mon, 02 Apr 2007 12:00:00 +0000 My friend Lew and I are currently volunteering in a small village near Songea. We are looking to climb Kilimanjaro in December and are interested in more information about this climb. If you could contact me that would be great! https://mtkilimanjaro.org/video/monty-python-on-mount-kilimanjaro.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/video/monty-python-on-mount-kilimanjaro.html Fri, 02 Mar 2007 12:00:00 +0000 This is typical dry British humor, but a good laugh. You don’t want to find a guide like this. https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/random/picture-of-the-week-9.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/random/picture-of-the-week-9.html Mon, 26 Feb 2007 12:00:00 +0000 Our second stop on the mountain became Shira 1 Camp. To the south east along the eroded edges of the Shira Cone you can see, in the center of the photograph, both Klute Peak on the left and Johnsell Point. We scaled Klute Peak on our acclimatization day and I equaled my personal altitude record of 12,300 ft. The record was broken every day of the trip after that. Not surprising when you consider, https://mtkilimanjaro.org/porters/women-porters-on-kilimanjaro.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/porters/women-porters-on-kilimanjaro.html Thu, 22 Feb 2007 12:00:00 +0000 You don’t see or hear of many women porters on Mt. Kilimanjaro. It’s generally a man’s world on the mountain, as most of the women are at home, working on the farm, taking care of all the children, and going to the market, and to fetch water. But this woman, Esther Crispin, has managed to break into the porters business and works on the mountain fairly regularly, hoping to one day be a guide. https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/porters/women-porters-on-kilimanjaro.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/porters/women-porters-on-kilimanjaro.html Thu, 22 Feb 2007 12:00:00 +0000 You don’t see or hear of many women porters on Mt. Kilimanjaro. It’s generally a man’s world on the mountain, as most of the women are at home, working on the farm, taking care of all the children, and going to the market, and to fetch water. But this woman, Esther Crispin, has managed to break into the porters business and works on the mountain fairly regularly, hoping to one day be a guide. https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/moshi-town-town-at-base-of-kilimanjaro.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/moshi-town-town-at-base-of-kilimanjaro.html Wed, 21 Feb 2007 12:00:00 +0000 Most people planning to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro usually end up staying somewhere near the base of the mountain - Marangu, Moshi , or sometimes Arusha, although it’s about one hour away. I would recommend my favorite little town of Moshi, which sits right at the base of the mountain. https://mtkilimanjaro.org/pictures/picture-of-the-week-8.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/pictures/picture-of-the-week-8.html Tue, 20 Feb 2007 12:00:00 +0000 As we moved out of the rain forest and into the heather region, the foliage, although still over our heads, had airiness to it. It was completely different than the constant shade of the jungle. By our lunch break I had already lost my appetite at the 9000 ft. level. Kili had taken the first swing but there was beauty at every step. https://mtkilimanjaro.org/pictures/kilimanjaro-porters-picture.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/pictures/kilimanjaro-porters-picture.html Fri, 16 Feb 2007 12:00:00 +0000 https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/random/mt-kilimanjaro-forum-threads-for-the-week-of-february-12-2007.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/random/mt-kilimanjaro-forum-threads-for-the-week-of-february-12-2007.html Fri, 16 Feb 2007 12:00:00 +0000 Check out the topics currently being discussed on the Mt. Kilimanjaro Forum at BootsnAll : https://mtkilimanjaro.org/recommendations/opinion/would-jesus-climb-mt-kilimanjaro.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/recommendations/opinion/would-jesus-climb-mt-kilimanjaro.html Wed, 14 Feb 2007 12:00:00 +0000 I have to admit, I am not religious and personally don’t approve of missionary work in Africa. Sure, they build orphanages and hospitals in the community, which are wonderful and do great things, but they are also responsible for decimating many indigenous religions that survived for thousands of years, probably long before Christianity. https://mtkilimanjaro.org/pictures/picture-of-the-week-7.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/pictures/picture-of-the-week-7.html Tue, 13 Feb 2007 12:00:00 +0000 https://mtkilimanjaro.org/recommendations/join-kilimanjaro-group-climb.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/recommendations/join-kilimanjaro-group-climb.html Fri, 09 Feb 2007 12:00:00 +0000 If you are looking to join a group to climb Mount Kilimanjaro, I will update this webpage each week, adding dates that groups have offered their climb for others to join. Generally most trips to climb Kilimanjaro are private, but from time-to-time, people open them to others. Below are some current public group options - anyone can join: https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/safari/safari-lions-mating.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/safari/safari-lions-mating.html Thu, 08 Feb 2007 12:00:00 +0000 https://mtkilimanjaro.org/safari/safari-lions-mating.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/safari/safari-lions-mating.html Thu, 08 Feb 2007 12:00:00 +0000 Well, this isn’t really about climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro, it’s about lions climbing each other. When you see lions on safari in Africa, they are usually sleeping, sometimes times they are waiting patiently for the next dumb zebra or wildebeast to walk by them, or they might be seen doing this. High five! https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/random/random-video-tanzania.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/random/random-video-tanzania.html Wed, 03 Jan 2007 12:00:00 +0000 If you are interested in seeing pictures of the city and the people of Tanzania, this is a good slide show/video. This is 100 percent Tanzania and what to expect on the street. The music is kind of weird, I think it’s like Christian rock or some church group who shoot these videos. I am not sure if all these people are “waiting for a miracle” as the song writer sings about. https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/random/a-challenge-on-the-mountain.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/random/a-challenge-on-the-mountain.html Wed, 03 Jan 2007 12:00:00 +0000 My son and I climbed Kilimanjaro by the Lemosho/Western Breach route. It remains the most daunting and cherished adventure we have ever completed. https://mtkilimanjaro.org/stories/a-challenge-on-the-mountain.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/stories/a-challenge-on-the-mountain.html Wed, 03 Jan 2007 12:00:00 +0000 https://mtkilimanjaro.org/mountain-warnings-on-kili/want-to-feel-like-shit-climb-kilimanjaro-mate.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/mountain-warnings-on-kili/want-to-feel-like-shit-climb-kilimanjaro-mate.html Fri, 29 Dec 2006 12:00:00 +0000 Just because Mount Kilimanjaro is one of those well-known mountains that everyone likes to climb, you should be forewarned that it’s not always a happy experience. Climbing Kilimanjaro can, and will, kick your ass - and can make you feel like shit . You probably are wondering why I am on this rant about the mountain? Well, I stumbled across this great blog of a guy’s experience climbing Kili. He h https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/mt-kilimanjaro-forum-thread-for-the-week-of-december-25-2006.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/mt-kilimanjaro-forum-thread-for-the-week-of-december-25-2006.html Fri, 29 Dec 2006 12:00:00 +0000 https://mtkilimanjaro.org/stories/want-to-feel-like-shit-climb-kilimanjaro-mate.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/stories/want-to-feel-like-shit-climb-kilimanjaro-mate.html Fri, 29 Dec 2006 12:00:00 +0000 Just because Mount Kilimanjaro is one of those well-known mountains that everyone likes to climb, you should be forewarned that it’s not always a happy experience. Climbing Kilimanjaro can, and will, kick your ass - and can make you feel like shit . You probably are wondering why I am on this rant about the mountain? Well, I stumbled across this great blog of a guy’s experience climbing Kili. He h https://mtkilimanjaro.org/pictures/kilimanjaro-picture-from-airplane.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/pictures/kilimanjaro-picture-from-airplane.html Thu, 28 Dec 2006 12:00:00 +0000 https://mtkilimanjaro.org/opinion/mountain-warnings-on-kili/missing-climber-found-in-china.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/opinion/mountain-warnings-on-kili/missing-climber-found-in-china.html Wed, 27 Dec 2006 12:00:00 +0000 Sorry folks, this is non-Kilimanjaro related story, but does go to show you the power of mountains - something you should consider when climbing Kilimanjaro. As many of you know, one of the owners of Mountain Maddness , Christine Boskoff, has been missing for the last few week in China, having not come home from a climbing expedition. Well, it looks like they found one of the bodies. This is very https://mtkilimanjaro.org/recommendations/mountain-warnings-on-kili/missing-climber-found-in-china.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/recommendations/mountain-warnings-on-kili/missing-climber-found-in-china.html Wed, 27 Dec 2006 12:00:00 +0000 https://mtkilimanjaro.org/climber-profiles/chen-daddys-kilimanjaro-video-library.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/climber-profiles/chen-daddys-kilimanjaro-video-library.html Fri, 22 Dec 2006 12:00:00 +0000 I have to say, this is one of the funniest videos of some Kilimanjaro climbers. The main guy, known as “Chen Daddy” is hilarious with all his comments about NOT making it to the summit of Kilimanjaro on the easier Marangu route . https://mtkilimanjaro.org/pictures/kilimanjaro-traverse-lemosho-and-mweka-trails-part-seven.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/pictures/kilimanjaro-traverse-lemosho-and-mweka-trails-part-seven.html Fri, 22 Dec 2006 12:00:00 +0000 https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/mt-kilimanjaro-forum-thread-for-the-week-of-december-18-2006.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/mt-kilimanjaro-forum-thread-for-the-week-of-december-18-2006.html Fri, 22 Dec 2006 12:00:00 +0000 https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/climber-profiles/chen-daddys-kilimanjaro-video-library.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/climber-profiles/chen-daddys-kilimanjaro-video-library.html Fri, 22 Dec 2006 12:00:00 +0000 I have to say, this is one of the funniest videos of some Kilimanjaro climbers. The main guy, known as “Chen Daddy” is hilarious with all his comments about NOT making it to the summit of Kilimanjaro on the easier Marangu route . https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/random/kilimanjaro-traverse-lemosho-and-mweka-trails-part-seven.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/random/kilimanjaro-traverse-lemosho-and-mweka-trails-part-seven.html Fri, 22 Dec 2006 12:00:00 +0000 https://mtkilimanjaro.org/pictures/kilimanjaro-traverse-camps-of-the-lemosho-and-mweka-trails-part-six.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/pictures/kilimanjaro-traverse-camps-of-the-lemosho-and-mweka-trails-part-six.html Thu, 21 Dec 2006 12:00:00 +0000 https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/random/kilimanjaro-traverse-camps-of-the-lemosho-and-mweka-trails-part-six.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/random/kilimanjaro-traverse-camps-of-the-lemosho-and-mweka-trails-part-six.html Thu, 21 Dec 2006 12:00:00 +0000 https://mtkilimanjaro.org/pictures/518.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/pictures/518.html Wed, 20 Dec 2006 12:00:00 +0000 When the Western Breach was open only 5% of the annual trekkers used this route and camp. Closed in January 06, I recon very few souls will ever see it again. https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/other-adventure-trips/top-of-mt-meru-looking-at-kilimanjaro.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/other-adventure-trips/top-of-mt-meru-looking-at-kilimanjaro.html Tue, 19 Dec 2006 12:00:00 +0000 Check out this Mount Kilimanjaro video. These climbers are at the top of Mt. Meru - Kilimanjaro’s little sister - at 4,566 metres or 14,980 feet. From above the clouds, the climbers look back at the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro, which shows the flat top. https://mtkilimanjaro.org/other-adventure-trips/top-of-mt-meru-looking-at-kilimanjaro.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/other-adventure-trips/top-of-mt-meru-looking-at-kilimanjaro.html Tue, 19 Dec 2006 12:00:00 +0000 Check out this Mount Kilimanjaro video. These climbers are at the top of Mt. Meru - Kilimanjaro’s little sister - at 4,566 metres or 14,980 feet. From above the clouds, the climbers look back at the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro, which shows the flat top. https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/mountain-guides-on-kili/scams-on-kilimanjaro-how-guides-rip-off-porters.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/mountain-guides-on-kili/scams-on-kilimanjaro-how-guides-rip-off-porters.html Thu, 30 Nov 2006 12:00:00 +0000 Don’t get me wrong, Kilimanjaro is a wonderful mountain to climb. I encourage travelers to visit Tanzania and attempt to climb Africa’s highest, most famous, well-known mountain. It’s a great experience and most people enjoy it. https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/random/kilimanjaro-weather-forecast.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/random/kilimanjaro-weather-forecast.html Wed, 29 Nov 2006 12:00:00 +0000 https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/prices/cheaper-safaris-cheaper-climbing-on-kilimanjaro.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/prices/cheaper-safaris-cheaper-climbing-on-kilimanjaro.html Sun, 26 Nov 2006 12:00:00 +0000 Home » Recommendations » Opinion » Cheaper Safaris, Cheaper Climbing on Kilimanjaro https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/random/health-precautions-on-kilimanjaro.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/random/health-precautions-on-kilimanjaro.html Wed, 22 Nov 2006 12:00:00 +0000 https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/random/surviving-kilimanjaro-a-story-on-the-marangu-route.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/random/surviving-kilimanjaro-a-story-on-the-marangu-route.html Tue, 21 Nov 2006 12:00:00 +0000 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 Kilimanjaro, but not technically is not all the way there. Needless to say, Erik is good writer and describes the trials and tribulations of climbing Africa’s highest mountain. https://mtkilimanjaro.org/prices/airline-tickets-deal-kenya-and-tanzania.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/prices/airline-tickets-deal-kenya-and-tanzania.html Mon, 20 Nov 2006 12:00:00 +0000 https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/prices/airline-tickets-deal-kenya-and-tanzania.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/prices/airline-tickets-deal-kenya-and-tanzania.html Mon, 20 Nov 2006 12:00:00 +0000 https://mtkilimanjaro.org/recommendations/scree-slide-uhuru-to-barafu.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/recommendations/scree-slide-uhuru-to-barafu.html Sun, 19 Nov 2006 12:00:00 +0000 https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/mt-kilimanjaro-forum-thread-for-the-week-of-november-13-2006.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/mt-kilimanjaro-forum-thread-for-the-week-of-november-13-2006.html Fri, 17 Nov 2006 12:00:00 +0000 https://mtkilimanjaro.org/gear/tent-on-kilimanjaro-mountain-hardware-tents.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/gear/tent-on-kilimanjaro-mountain-hardware-tents.html Tue, 31 Oct 2006 12:00:00 +0000 You will see many different types of tents on Kilimanjaro. Mountain Hardware tents are popular on Kili, although these ones are a little bit dated. You need to make sure your outfitter has a solid four season tent that can withstand intense weather and wind. Notice how they made a rock patio in front of the entrance. https://mtkilimanjaro.org/expedition-companies/company-profiles-want-to-hear-your-opinions.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/expedition-companies/company-profiles-want-to-hear-your-opinions.html Mon, 30 Oct 2006 12:00:00 +0000 https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/random/kilimanjaro-drinking-water.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/random/kilimanjaro-drinking-water.html Sun, 29 Oct 2006 12:00:00 +0000 Here is a funny video of a traveler in Tanzania. This will most likely be the water you drink while on safari in the Serengetti and on your first day on Mt. Kilimanjaro. https://mtkilimanjaro.org/random/kilimanjaro-drinking-water.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/random/kilimanjaro-drinking-water.html Sun, 29 Oct 2006 12:00:00 +0000 Here is a funny video of a traveler in Tanzania. This will most likely be the water you drink while on safari in the Serengetti and on your first day on Mt. Kilimanjaro. https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/random/marangu-route-2.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/random/marangu-route-2.html Sat, 28 Oct 2006 12:00:00 +0000 Here is a breakdown of the day to day climbig on the Marangu Route of Kilimanjaro. The overall height difference between Marangu Gate entrance and the summit of Uhuru peak is 4100 meters/13,450 feet, and the total distance is 64 km/20 miles. https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/random/mt-kilimanjaro-forum-threads-for-the-week-of-october-23-2006.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/random/mt-kilimanjaro-forum-threads-for-the-week-of-october-23-2006.html Fri, 27 Oct 2006 12:00:00 +0000 Check out this topic currently being discussed on the Mt. Kilimanjaro Forum at BootsnAll : https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/random/a-little-more-exercise.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/random/a-little-more-exercise.html Thu, 26 Oct 2006 12:00:00 +0000 https://mtkilimanjaro.org/random/a-little-more-exercise.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/random/a-little-more-exercise.html Thu, 26 Oct 2006 12:00:00 +0000 https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/random/famous-1912-kilimanjaro-picture-global-warming.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/random/famous-1912-kilimanjaro-picture-global-warming.html Tue, 24 Oct 2006 12:00:00 +0000 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 and gauge how the glacier, snow and ice have depleted over the years. When you look at a picture of Kilimanjaro every 30 years, you can definitely see the difference. https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/random/kilimanjaro-skydive.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/random/kilimanjaro-skydive.html Mon, 23 Oct 2006 12:00:00 +0000 One of the tour providers in Tanzania is now offering skydiving around Kilimanjaro. I have to say, it’s a great to see some new options for viewing Kilimanjaro that haven’t been thought up. It’s a great mountain that needs to be utilized in other ways besides climbing. Personally, I think it would be great to see Kilimanjaro, Meru and the Africa plains from the sky, although $399 seems a wee bit e https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/porters/mt-kilimanjaro-forum-thread-for-the-week-of-october-16-2006.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/porters/mt-kilimanjaro-forum-thread-for-the-week-of-october-16-2006.html Fri, 20 Oct 2006 12:00:00 +0000 https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/random/kilimanjaro-park-poster.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/random/kilimanjaro-park-poster.html Fri, 20 Oct 2006 12:00:00 +0000 https://mtkilimanjaro.org/recommendations/barranco-wall-on-kilimanjaro.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/recommendations/barranco-wall-on-kilimanjaro.html Wed, 11 Oct 2006 12:00:00 +0000 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 enormous cliffs on one side (and porters passing you from time to time), you will use your hands and feet to climb u https://mtkilimanjaro.org/pictures/barafu-camp-picture-2.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/pictures/barafu-camp-picture-2.html Tue, 10 Oct 2006 12:00:00 +0000 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. https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/porters/the-lovely-kitchen.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/porters/the-lovely-kitchen.html Mon, 09 Oct 2006 12:00:00 +0000 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? https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/random/every-picture-is-worth-1000-words.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/random/every-picture-is-worth-1000-words.html Fri, 06 Oct 2006 12:00:00 +0000 This photograph was taken after our scramble to the top of Lava Tower. We climbed it for two reasons; first to climb high and sleep low for acclimatization and second, as our third practice scramble to prepare for our Western Breach climb. Lava Tower Camp (14,500 ft ) sits at the base of the tower. https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/random/orphans-on-kilimanjaro.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/random/orphans-on-kilimanjaro.html Tue, 03 Oct 2006 12:00:00 +0000 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 near the base of Mount Kilimanjaro. https://mtkilimanjaro.org/recommendations/rooftop-bar-in-moshi.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/recommendations/rooftop-bar-in-moshi.html Tue, 03 Oct 2006 12:00:00 +0000 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 the outside. But once you enter the small door, you will see they have taken great pride in fixing up the entire place, especially the bar and restaurant. https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/random/adventurelogue-new-bootsnall-site.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/random/adventurelogue-new-bootsnall-site.html Mon, 25 Sep 2006 12:00:00 +0000 https://mtkilimanjaro.org/routes/crater-camp-18800-ft-not-just-another-campsite.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/routes/crater-camp-18800-ft-not-just-another-campsite.html Thu, 21 Sep 2006 12:00:00 +0000 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.). https://mtkilimanjaro.org/recommendations/more-packing-tips.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/recommendations/more-packing-tips.html Fri, 08 Sep 2006 12:00:00 +0000 Ryan and his wife recently climbed Kilimanjaro and came up with a list of important things to remember when planning for climbing Kilimanjaro. https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/random/preparing-for-kili-with-my-buddy-brando.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/random/preparing-for-kili-with-my-buddy-brando.html Tue, 05 Sep 2006 12:00:00 +0000 I realized that my choice of boots was the first priority and spent the better part of an afternoon making my selection. Then, break-in and mileage would carry me to the “hiking shape” I was looking for. https://mtkilimanjaro.org/recommendations/resources/publish-your-stories-on-mt-kilimanjarologue.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/recommendations/resources/publish-your-stories-on-mt-kilimanjarologue.html Fri, 01 Sep 2006 12:00:00 +0000 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 outside perspectives on Kilimanjaro to be published on this blog. If you have climbed, or are going to climb Kilimanjaro, and want to share some perspective, thought or opinio https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/random/kilimanjaro-glaciers.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/random/kilimanjaro-glaciers.html Thu, 31 Aug 2006 12:00:00 +0000 https://mtkilimanjaro.org/routes/myths-and-magic-of-the-western-breach.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/routes/myths-and-magic-of-the-western-breach.html Wed, 30 Aug 2006 12:00:00 +0000 (The Western Breach route was closed indefinitely in January of 2006 due to a freak landslide that regrettably took the lives of three Americans and an undisclosed number of porters) https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/porters/give-gifts-as-a-tip.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/porters/give-gifts-as-a-tip.html Tue, 29 Aug 2006 12:00:00 +0000 Many trekkers on Kilmanjaro not only give money as tips, but many of them give their sleeping bags, jackets, hats, gloves, tents, watches, and just about anything else you can imagine. Is this a good thing? Some say yes, others say no. https://mtkilimanjaro.org/resources/resource-links-for-diamox.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/resources/resource-links-for-diamox.html Thu, 24 Aug 2006 12:00:00 +0000 https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/safari/what-is-the-migration.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/safari/what-is-the-migration.html Thu, 24 Aug 2006 12:00:00 +0000 https://mtkilimanjaro.org/recommendations/resources/resource-links-for-diamox.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/recommendations/resources/resource-links-for-diamox.html Thu, 24 Aug 2006 12:00:00 +0000 https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/porters/tipping-your-crew-another-lesson-on-tipping-on-kilimanjaro.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/porters/tipping-your-crew-another-lesson-on-tipping-on-kilimanjaro.html Wed, 23 Aug 2006 12:00:00 +0000 It always seems like people are more worried about tipping on the mountain, than actually the experience of climbing Mount Klimanjaro. Let’s not worry about our gear, or the weather, or our tents, but let’s worry about how much to tip. I think it’s just an American concern. https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/random/running-down-kilimanjaro-descent-from-uhuru.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/random/running-down-kilimanjaro-descent-from-uhuru.html Mon, 21 Aug 2006 12:00:00 +0000 https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/random/the-final-ascent-barafu-to-the-summit.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/random/the-final-ascent-barafu-to-the-summit.html Sun, 20 Aug 2006 12:00:00 +0000 https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/random/sign-you-name.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/random/sign-you-name.html Fri, 18 Aug 2006 12:00:00 +0000 https://mtkilimanjaro.org/recommendations/cell-phone-coverage-on-kilimanjaro.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/recommendations/cell-phone-coverage-on-kilimanjaro.html Thu, 27 Jul 2006 12:00:00 +0000 I found this out last week. When I was in Tanzania last year I bought a $2100 sat phone. Thanks John for the information on the sim card information. https://mtkilimanjaro.org/prices/15000000-in-park-fees-2.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/prices/15000000-in-park-fees-2.html Wed, 26 Jul 2006 12:00:00 +0000 Think about it. An average of 25,000 people climb Kilimanjaro each year. Each person will pay ON AVERAGE about $600 toward park fees. These are the fees that go to the Tanzanian government/park authorities. 25,000 multiplied by $600 = $15 million dollars. https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/prices/15000000-in-park-fees-2.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/prices/15000000-in-park-fees-2.html Wed, 26 Jul 2006 12:00:00 +0000 Tanzania is a third-world country. It’s national parks are it’s greatest natural resource and if taken care of - renewable. Most of us spend well over $600 a year using up the world’s most coveted natural resource (oil) and think nothing of it. I hope that Tanzania uses it’s income from park fees to help increase the standard of living there in whatever way they choose. https://mtkilimanjaro.org/pictures/mt-meru-at-night.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/pictures/mt-meru-at-night.html Mon, 24 Jul 2006 12:00:00 +0000 https://mtkilimanjaro.org/routes/loitokitok-route.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/routes/loitokitok-route.html Fri, 21 Jul 2006 12:00:00 +0000 Most people have never heard of the Loitokitok route, as it’s near the Rongai route, on the north-side of the mountain near Kenya, and it’s rarely used. Loitokitok isn’t a different route, it only takes you a unique way on the first day, connecting eventually to the Rongai route. There is no real reason to use this route, but just another way to approach the mountain. https://mtkilimanjaro.org/resources/history-and-facts/did-kilimanjaro-once-belong-to-the-nation-of-kenya.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/resources/history-and-facts/did-kilimanjaro-once-belong-to-the-nation-of-kenya.html Wed, 19 Jul 2006 12:00:00 +0000 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 this probably isn’t true, it’s kind of interesting to read about the border of Kilimanjaro. Read about tidbit of the border history . It’s said that the Germans also wanted Mombasa, the trading port, but were https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/history-and-facts/did-kilimanjaro-once-belong-to-the-nation-of-kenya.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/history-and-facts/did-kilimanjaro-once-belong-to-the-nation-of-kenya.html Wed, 19 Jul 2006 12:00:00 +0000 https://mtkilimanjaro.org/resources/history-and-facts/ethnic-group-of-kilimannjaro-chaggas.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/resources/history-and-facts/ethnic-group-of-kilimannjaro-chaggas.html Mon, 17 Jul 2006 12:00:00 +0000 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 group, although now different ethnic groups are starting to filter into the region in search of work. https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/history-and-facts/ethnic-group-of-kilimannjaro-chaggas.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/history-and-facts/ethnic-group-of-kilimannjaro-chaggas.html Mon, 17 Jul 2006 12:00:00 +0000 https://mtkilimanjaro.org/routes/the-saddle.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/routes/the-saddle.html Thu, 13 Jul 2006 12:00:00 +0000 The Saddle is an area between Mawenzi and Kibo on Kilimanjaro. It’s a large flat area after Mawenzi Hut and before Kibo Hut on a hike up the Marangu Route. From a bird eye view, or up on Kilimanjaro, it’s obviously shaped somewhat like a saddle, hence the name. https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/random/world-leaders-climb-kilimanjaro.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/random/world-leaders-climb-kilimanjaro.html Wed, 12 Jul 2006 12:00:00 +0000 This is a brilliant idea put together by Outward Bound. They are bringing together world leaders, from all parts of the world, to climb Kilimanjaro together, facing the hardships and challenges of climbing the highest mountain in Africa - learning to cooperate, work together and overcome a huge feat. The idea is great and should be mandatory for anyone holding a position of power, but if Outward B https://mtkilimanjaro.org/prices/price-to-climb-kilimanjaro.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/prices/price-to-climb-kilimanjaro.html Tue, 11 Jul 2006 12:00:00 +0000 I receive numerous emails and phone calls about climbing Kilimanjaro - and quite often people want to know “the price” to climb the mountain. Each situation is different, as you have to take in a number of different factors to determine the cost. https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/prices/price-to-climb-kilimanjaro.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/prices/price-to-climb-kilimanjaro.html Tue, 11 Jul 2006 12:00:00 +0000 https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/training/altitude-vs-repetition.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/training/altitude-vs-repetition.html Thu, 29 Jun 2006 12:00:00 +0000 Tons of people ask me for advice on climbing Kilimanjaro. Common questions are: What altitude should I do my training hikes? Do you think I will make it to the top on a six-day Machame climb? How many women make it to the summit? https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/random/should-you-climb-on-new-years.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/random/should-you-climb-on-new-years.html Wed, 28 Jun 2006 12:00:00 +0000 Many people like to plan trips up Kilimanjaro during the holidays, normally around Christmas and New Years. I have to say, last year we took a group to the top of Kilimanjaro, arriving on the first sunrise of New Years 2006. Although it was a wonderful experience and I wouldn’t trade it for anything in the world, climbing the mountain on the last night was like walking through the mall a few days https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/random/what-should-you-bring-to-the-top-of-kilimanjaro.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/random/what-should-you-bring-to-the-top-of-kilimanjaro.html Mon, 26 Jun 2006 12:00:00 +0000 Mountain climbers and trekkers like to carry things to the top of Kilimanjaro - and mountains in general. One guy on our Kilimanjaro climb brought Ernest Hemingway’s “The Snows of Kilimanjaro” book and had his picture taken with it. Another guy brought a local micro beer from his hometown. Tons of people bring t-shirts and signs to family, friends and companies. https://mtkilimanjaro.org/prices/on-a-budget.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/prices/on-a-budget.html Fri, 23 Jun 2006 12:00:00 +0000 Don’t come to climb Kilimanjaro if you are “on a budget.” I received a phone call the other day, from someone looking for a cheap, but quality climb up Kilimanjaro. Budget trips don’t seem to really exist on Kilimanjaro anymore. Budget trips did exist a few years, but after prices for the park fees went up, you are most likely going to spend AT LEAST $1000 on trip. And this $1000 would be a low-en https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/prices/on-a-budget.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/prices/on-a-budget.html Fri, 23 Jun 2006 12:00:00 +0000 https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/porters/guide-porter-scam.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/porters/guide-porter-scam.html Wed, 21 Jun 2006 12:00:00 +0000 There is a certain weight limit for porters going up the mountain. In order to pass through the gate, they must weigh the bags being carried up the mountain. This ensures that the tourists see the porters are getting treated fairly, with companies not putting way too much weight on the them - and not skimping on their labor costs. https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/random/kilimanjaro-forum.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/random/kilimanjaro-forum.html Wed, 21 Jun 2006 12:00:00 +0000 On the far left hand side of the screen, you should see a link called Kilimanjaro Forum . https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/random/wheelchair-up-kilimanjaro.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/random/wheelchair-up-kilimanjaro.html Wed, 14 Jun 2006 12:00:00 +0000 Could someone in a wheelchair make it up Kilimanjaro was a questions that I received today. https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/random/drive-around-kili.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/random/drive-around-kili.html Tue, 13 Jun 2006 12:00:00 +0000 https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/random/could-i-die-in-africa.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/random/could-i-die-in-africa.html Mon, 12 Jun 2006 12:00:00 +0000 https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/random/for-the-love-of-money.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/random/for-the-love-of-money.html Thu, 08 Jun 2006 12:00:00 +0000 https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/random/children-of-kilimanjaro.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/random/children-of-kilimanjaro.html Tue, 23 May 2006 12:00:00 +0000 https://mtkilimanjaro.org/pictures/who-gives-the-best-trips.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/pictures/who-gives-the-best-trips.html Fri, 19 May 2006 12:00:00 +0000 As expected, Americans usually give the best tips, and are most concerned about it, while climbing Kilimanjaro. The other “good tippers” are the Canadians, English, Australians, Kiwis, and perhaps the odd South African. https://mtkilimanjaro.org/pictures/mt-mawenzi-picture.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/pictures/mt-mawenzi-picture.html Wed, 10 May 2006 12:00:00 +0000 Mt. Mawenzi is right next to Kilimanjaro. If you are hiking the Marangu Route, you will pass Mawenzi on your climb up Kilimanjaro. It doesn’t look that dramatic from Moshi, or lower on the mountain, but when you are at Barafu Camp, it’s very large and dramatic. https://mtkilimanjaro.org/recommendations/please-pass-the-popcorn.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/recommendations/please-pass-the-popcorn.html Tue, 09 May 2006 12:00:00 +0000 Unfortunately, there are no candy, soda, or movies on Kilimanjaro, but if you are at Mweka Camp, you might get some beers to compliment your popcorn. https://mtkilimanjaro.org/recommendations/snacks-and-treats.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/recommendations/snacks-and-treats.html Fri, 05 May 2006 12:00:00 +0000 Having some snacks, candy or treats is a great thing to bring on the mountain. Given that you are climbing the mountain for many days, are having someone else make you food, and can’t eat food on your normal schedules, bringing your own extra food is a nice luxury and key to controlling those hunger pains. Your body will need extra energy on the mountain. https://mtkilimanjaro.org/stories/19340almost.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/stories/19340almost.html Thu, 04 May 2006 12:00:00 +0000 Day 3 I woke up late and was feeling extremely delirious when I went to the bathroom outhouse and for a minute I didn’t know where I was. I was nearly feeling the full effects of High Altitude Sickness (HAS) with a full blown headache and the funny bloated turning feeling in my stomach. I didn’t sleep well at all the night before with the tossing and turning and these crazy, bad dreams that I felt https://mtkilimanjaro.org/recommendations/rainy-season.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/recommendations/rainy-season.html Wed, 03 May 2006 12:00:00 +0000 https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/climber-profiles/hello-my-name-is-kilimanjaro.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/climber-profiles/hello-my-name-is-kilimanjaro.html Fri, 28 Apr 2006 12:00:00 +0000 https://mtkilimanjaro.org/recommendations/equipment-on-kilimanjaro.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/recommendations/equipment-on-kilimanjaro.html Wed, 26 Apr 2006 12:00:00 +0000 https://mtkilimanjaro.org/upcoming-trips/bootsnall-kilimanjaro-groups-this-summer.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/upcoming-trips/bootsnall-kilimanjaro-groups-this-summer.html Mon, 24 Apr 2006 12:00:00 +0000 We have many different groups climbing Kilimanjaro and going on safari in the next few months. Most of the groups are open to the public, allowing other people to join in. If you are interested in climbing Mount Kilimanjaro and going on safari, during any of these dates below, please let me know. https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/other-adventure-trips/inca-trail.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/other-adventure-trips/inca-trail.html Fri, 21 Apr 2006 12:00:00 +0000 From time to time, I will highlight other adventure-style trips available through BootsnAll World Adventures . https://mtkilimanjaro.org/routes/western-breach-arrow-glacier-closed.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/routes/western-breach-arrow-glacier-closed.html Wed, 19 Apr 2006 12:00:00 +0000 As reported in March of 2006 “Western Breach Still Closed” there was an announcement last week that the Western Breach will remain closed indefinitely. This included the two trails that head up to Arrow Glacier Camp. The scientists fear that potentially another incident could happen again. https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/safari/elephant-overturns-car.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/safari/elephant-overturns-car.html Fri, 14 Apr 2006 12:00:00 +0000 https://mtkilimanjaro.org/pictures/barafu-camp-picture.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/pictures/barafu-camp-picture.html Thu, 13 Apr 2006 12:00:00 +0000 Barafu is KiSwahili means “ice,” so expect this camp to be one of the coldest camps on the mountain. Here is another picture of Barafu Camp https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/safari/pasty-white-brits-on-safari.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/safari/pasty-white-brits-on-safari.html Wed, 12 Apr 2006 12:00:00 +0000 I guarantee these guys are probably going to wake up the next day with an awful sunburn. They are English, sitting under a cloud for 10 months and now exposing themselves to the punishing sun. Speaking of the sun, it’s not to be messed with in Africa. You can get wicked sunburns even with your clothes. They also might find a slew of bites from mosquitoes which you should avoid while on safari. The https://mtkilimanjaro.org/recommendations/mountain-warnings-on-kili/rescued-on-kilimanjaro.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/recommendations/mountain-warnings-on-kili/rescued-on-kilimanjaro.html Tue, 11 Apr 2006 12:00:00 +0000 https://mtkilimanjaro.org/recommendations/opinion/clouds-of-kilimanjaro.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/recommendations/opinion/clouds-of-kilimanjaro.html Mon, 10 Apr 2006 12:00:00 +0000 https://mtkilimanjaro.org/stories/settings-records-on-kilimanjaro.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/stories/settings-records-on-kilimanjaro.html Fri, 31 Mar 2006 12:00:00 +0000 In the last few years, there have been a new record - every few months - of a trekker trying to “become the first” person that climbed Kilimanjaro. To be honest, it’s getting to the point where it’s a bit ridiculous. https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/climber-profiles/climber-interview-jonathan-kraft.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/climber-profiles/climber-interview-jonathan-kraft.html Thu, 30 Mar 2006 12:00:00 +0000 https://mtkilimanjaro.org/routes/evacuation-routes-part-1.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/routes/evacuation-routes-part-1.html Wed, 29 Mar 2006 12:00:00 +0000 https://mtkilimanjaro.org/routes/machame-camp-night-picture.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/routes/machame-camp-night-picture.html Tue, 28 Mar 2006 12:00:00 +0000 https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/porters-consolidating-gear.html https://mtkilimanjaro.org/planning/porters-consolidating-gear.html Sat, 25 Mar 2006 12:00:00 +0000