Climbing Kilimanjaro is a lifelong dream for many, and while thousands of people climb it successfully, a large percentage of travellers succumb to Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS), and up to 10 people die on the mountain every year. Just 10 days ago, South African rally car driver and sports personality Gugu Zulu passed away while…
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Kilimanjaro’s Lemosho Route: Set to Become the Most Popular Route in 2016
It is estimated that between 35,000 and 50,000 people attempt to climb Mount Kilimanjaro each year , and of those, just 60% – 70% make it to Uhuru Peak. The success rate may sound very low, but it is generally those on the shorter 5 Day Marangu and 6 Day Machame Routes that do not…
Packing for Kilimanjaro – What you need to Take and Why you need to Take it!
If you intend to be one of the +/- 40,000 people who climb Mount Kilimanjaro this year, there are certain things you need to pack to ensure your passage to the ‘Roof of Africa’ is a smooth one. While not a technical mountain, Kilimanjaro is not a mountain you can climb in jeans and trainers…
