Category: Mount Kilimanjaro

Mount Kilimanjaro is located within the boundaries of Tanzania so it is in Tanzania and not Kenya. You can see Kilimanjaro from Kenya but you can only climb it from Tanzania. The Chagga people of Tanzania, that live around this mountain gave it the name, Kilimanjaro meaning the mountain of whiteness or the shining mountain due to the snow that covers the summit of this mountain in East Africa. Tanzania is home to Mount Kilimanjaro. It is located near the Kenyan-Tanzanian border about 21 km from the Kenyan border to be precise, which may explain why there is some misunderstanding over its position. Kenya also tends to advertise it as its own tourist destination, which causes friction with Tanzania, however, the perfect pictures of Mount Kilimanjaro are actually taken from Amboseli National Park in Kenya which usually shows the popular pictures of herds of elephants posing in front of the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro. Mount Kilimanjaro lies in Tanzania, near the border that separates the two East African countries, Kenya and Tanzania. It is Africa's highest point, towering 5,895 meters (19,340 feet) above sea level, the world's highest free-standing mountain, and one of the continent's seven summits. The mountain is situated around 200 miles south of Nairobi, Kenya's capital city, and about 140 miles south of the Equator. Mount Kilimanjaro is a well-known tourist destination that attracts thousands of visitors from all over the world. Kilimanjaro is a mountain that attracts many tourists and is a climbing destination that has smashed various astonishing records. Tourists normally climb Mount Kilimanjaro from Tanzania, and permissions to enter Kilimanjaro National Park are issued by the Tanzanian government's Conservation Authority, known as KINAPA. Mount Kilimanjaro is located in Tanzania, near the town of Moshi. For years, Kenyans have done an excellent job of promoting Mount

Today we're going to talk about the proper way to use trekking poles while climbing Mount Kilimanjaro. Poles help study you on uneven and wet ground and help lighten the load on your knees as you descend from the summit. We highly recommend renting trekking poles in Tanzania which is much easier to pick them up at the trip briefing versus trying to pack them and bringing them on the airplane. Keep in mind you'll pay for any rental equipment with cash, US Dollars before you begin your mountain climbing expedition. The proper way to set up your trekking pole is first to extend them to the correct height. For example, a six-foot-tall person can extend them to 130 centimeters on top and 125 centimeters on the bottom. This ends up being about 50 inches. Your arms should be about 90-degree angle. Once you have them extended, you don't want to hold them correctly to lessen fatigue on your arms. The way to do this is to come up from the bottom of the loop and grasp the grips. Dos and Donts when using trekking poles on Kilimanjaro Finally, remember that when using trekking poles there are people behind you. Make sure not to swing the poles too far as you walk. Nowadays, trekking poles are a lot more popular. And I think people are starting to understand the benefits of using poles. And those benefits are only available to those who understand the technique and can master it. Below are some of the benefits of using trekking poles while climbing and descending Mount Kilimanjaro. To learn more about trekking poles, click here. Stability and support Two more points of touch with the trail are provided by trekking poles. You may walk with better balance thanks to this. Despite the

To have Mount Kilimanjaro to yourself you must do two things, one of them is choosing the less busy months of the year and secondly, you have to choose a quieter and less popular route like the Northern Circuit Route, Rongai Route, Umbwe Route, or the Lemosho Route. Many hikers come to Mount Kilimanjaro with fantasies of a huge wilderness expedition on the tallest freestanding peak in the world. They at least anticipate some alone to consider the most difficult physical endeavor they may ever encounter. It can be really depressing to discover a circus instead of quiet. Although serious mountaineers place Africa's contribution to the seven summits high on their bucket lists, little technical expertise is needed to climb the 5,895-metre (19,341 ft) inactive volcano. A decent level of fitness, an optimistic outlook, and a body that adjusts to altitude pretty well are all necessary for success. It's hardly shocking to learn that many people are making the ascent. Kilimanjaro draws 50,000 climbers annually, up 25% from 2008, and that figure is around 50 times greater than those who tackle Everest or Denali (formerly Mount McKinley) in Alaska. This information comes from Tanzania National Parks. Since it might be difficult to control the impact of so many boots pounding up and down one mountain, hikers are forced to follow established routes and stay at authorized campsites. Permanent houses are seen in camps along one of the routes, Marangu. On the others, complex tent settlements are built each afternoon and then dismantled the next morning when climbers arrive and depart—sometimes in their hordes. Kilimanjaro National Park has improved despite, or perhaps because of, an increase in visitors. Now, there is a weigh station at each camp where the porters and guides sign in. Weigh-ins guard against overly heavy loads for

As the 2022 safari rally which was broadcast live comes to an end, we take a look at one of the most iconic photos of this prestigious event. At the 1993 Safari Rally in Kenya, Ian Duncan's Toyota Celica GT-Four ST185 soars beyond a crest. Overlooking the automobile from Tanzania across the border is the snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest peak at  5,895 meters. Two Maasai villagers are observing as an azure sky soars over the snow and dry soil below. Reinhard Klein, a talented photographer with the McKlein agency, created the picture. We get a behind-the-scenes look at a masterpiece from a man who attended every Safari Rally from 1978 until it was discontinued by the WRC in 2002. Question: Reinhard, could you please describe how you got this amazing picture? Answer: This photograph was taken during testing rather than the actual rally. For Toyota, who wanted pre-event coverage to ratchet up the enthusiasm for the Safari, Ian conducted the testing in Africa. Why not combine the video and photo team to capture them as they drive up and down the roads? It invited the rally team to assist since it was already down there with practice cars and test cars. Question: It was a promotional photograph, then. Answer: Exactly. The film crew was under the direction of Marion Bell-Andersson, the wife of Toyota Team Europe manager Ove. Toyota did this at numerous events in order to have content after the rally was ended. They prepared photography in advance because it took so long to be quick for daily publications in those days. They simply pressed the advertisement's button when they were successful. Question: Do you have any prior knowledge of this area? Answer:  I was pretty familiar with Kenya, and I was aware that Toyota desired the ideal