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Is There Really a Best Time to Climb Kilimanjaro?
When is the best time to climb Kilimanjaro? One of the lesser known Mount Kilimanjaro facts is that you can hike the world’s tallest freestanding mountain almost any time of the year. So, how do you decide when to schedule your climb? Most people use three key factors to help them book a date: their schedules, […]
The 7 shades of Kilimanjaro
When you climb Kilimanjaro you need to protect yourself from the sun. That’s as obvious as the nose on your face, but are you truly protecting your nose…
Is Diamox the Secret to Summiting Mount Kilimanjaro?
Wondering how high you’ll be if you summit Mount Kilimanjaro? The Roof of Africa is approximately 19,341 feet above sea level. That’s indeed a big trek – and not one everyone completes, for a mixture of reasons. But by far the biggest reason people blame for Kilimanjaro’s paltry 40% summit success rate is the high altitude. […]
Will You Find Enlightenment on the Teahouse Trail?
The world’s crossroads intersect in many far flung places, but none more spectacular than roadless Namche Bazaar and Tengboche. Sometimes only a hiking trail brings the world together…
How to Tell if Your Kilimanjaro Climb Cost is Worth the Price
How much does a Kilimanjaro climb cost? Unlike a ticket to Disney World, you can’t quickly Google a set price and budget it into your trip planner. There are over 200 guiding companies and thousands of agencies, and the price of a Mount Kilimanjaro hike varies wildly between each of them. Perform a quick search and […]
