The Western Breach is the most difficult and dangerous ascent path on Mount Kilimanjaro. The route is extremely steep and rocky, with deadly rockfalls occurring during high winds. Although you don’t need to become a rock climber in order to climb the Western Breach, mountain climbing experience is required or, at least, very strongly recommended to attempt this route. There is no...Read More

When it comes down to it, reviews are only meaningful if they can be trusted. What I wish I knew before climbing Kilimanjaro is that there are only three techniques to verify the validity of a business and its services without parting with your hard-earned money. One way to go about it is to assess...Read More

Prehistoric Senecio Trees, Plants, Flowers & Grass There are various distinctive flowers, trees, grass and moss that grow throughout Mount Kilimanjaro, which can be attributed to the mountain’s 5 ecological zones. These 5 ecosystems are due to the mountain’s height and proximity to the equator and the Indian Ocean. This is why the variations in...Read More

Depending on your whereabouts, you can get to Mount Kilimanjaro by either plane, train, bus, or car. The most common and convenient way to get to Kilimanjaro is by flying into Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), especially if you’re coming from overseas. The airport is located approximately 51km away from the mountain and is easily accessible...Read More

Kilimanjaro National Park is home to the tallest mountain in Africa and the highest free standing mountain in the world. Named after its region, Mount Kilimanjaro stands at a height of 5,895m (19,341ft) and sits in splendid isolation above the surrounding plains as its snowy peak looms over the savannah. The mountain is considered one...Read More

Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro for charity can be a free endeavor however, you should expect the total trip expenses to cost a little more than $5,000. That’ll cover travel, hiking equipment, visas, your hiking program and other miscellaneous expenses. A growing number of hikers nowadays are taking the opportunity of climbing Kilimanjaro in order to raise...Read More

Zanzibar is an island located off the coast of East Africa. The Zanzibar archipelago consists of Unguja (commonly known as Zanzibar) and Pemba, as well as a number of islets that surround the area.  Although there is an autonomous government for topics not covered by the union agreement, the island is part of the United...Read More

The Serengeti migration is the world’s longest and most extensive overland migration. The Serengeti plains cover approximately 18,641 square miles, and the migration travels 500 miles from Tanzania to Kenya’s Masai Mara National Reserve. Tanzania and Kenya conserve over 80% of the Serengeti lowlands. The Serengeti is home to more than 70 huge mammals and over...Read More

The Ngorongoro Crater is the world’s largest unbroken caldera. It is affectionately referred to as “Africa’s Garden of Eden” and described as a fishbowl of wildlife. Over 30,000 animals live in the crater, including the Big 7 of lion, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant, and hippopotamus. Ngorongoro Crater is 12 miles (19 kilometers) across and has a...Read More

From its Rift Valley soda lake to dense woodlands and high mountainsides, Lake Manyara National Park offers a wilderness experience in varied environments. Apart from a spectacular setting, the park is famous for its unusual tree-climbing lions and the vast elephant herds it was established to protect. The lake’s shores, which are encrusted with pink...Read More