In this final addition of our Kilimanjaro Route Pros and Cons, we cover the increasingly popular Rongai Route. The only route to approach Mount Kilimanjaro from the north, the Rongai Route starts just south of the Kenya border in Kilimanjaro National Park, where hikers can enjoy spectacular views of the mountain from day one. Widely…
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The Seven Summits – Why not cross one off your Bucket List in 2013!
December is upon us, it is snowing like crazy here in the Austrian Alps, and we have just over four weeks to go until we step into a New Year. 2012 has been a year to remember, and while we managed to cross “Climb Kilimanjaro” off our Bucket List, we also managed to add a…
Picture Post – The Ever Changing Scenery of Mount Kilimanjaro
One thing I did not know about Mount Kilimanjaro before we climbed it, was how beautiful and varied the scenery is on this magnificent peak. Homing no less than five different eco-systems, the trail from the Machame Gate to Uhuru peak changes dramatically each day, and if you are a lover of unusual flora and…