Kilimanjaro Diaries: Lemosho Route & Crater Camp
Here are my unedited Kilimanjaro diaries climbing the Lemosho Route in August. The group was led by Amy and Eddie Frank who … Read more
Crater Camp Kilimanjaro: The Highest Camp!
18,700 ft, 5700 metres. The highest camp on Kilimanjaro. The highest camp in Africa. A camp situated in what is … Read more
Kilimanjaro Ash Pit – The Centre of the Volcano
Most people who think about climbing Kilimanjaro, think about getting to the Summit, seeing the Uhuru Peak signpost for themselves, … Read more
Umbwe Route
Day 1: Umbwe Gate (1600m, 5250ft) to Umbwe Cave Camp (2850m, 9350ft) Distance: 11 kilometres, 6 miles Length of hike: … Read more
Western Breach
Kilimanjaro’s Western Breach is notorious for being the most dangerous and difficult route to the summit. The Western Breach actually … Read more
Rongai Route
Day 1: Rongai Trailhead/Nalemoru (1950m, 6400ft) to Simba Camp (2620, 8595ft) Distance: 7 kilometers, 3.8 miles Length of hike: 3-4 … Read more
Northern Circuits Route
Day 1: Londorossi Gate (2100m, 6900ft) to Mti Mkubwa (Big Tree Camp) (2820m, 9250ft) Distance: 5-6 kilometres, 3 miles Length … Read more
Lemosho Route: An Overview
Day 1: Londorossi Gate (2100m, 6900ft) to Mti Mkubwa (Big Tree Camp) (2820m, 9250ft) Distance: 5-6 kilometres, 3 miles Length … Read more
Machame Route: An Overview
Day 1: Machame Gate (1640m, 5380ft) to Machame Camp (2835m, 9300ft) Distance: 11 kilometres, 7 miles Length of hike: 5-6 … Read more
Marangu Route: A Day to Day Overview
Day 1 : Marangu Gate (1870m, 6135ft) to Mandara Huts (2,700m, 8858ft) Length of hike: 5-6 hours After clearing formalities … Read more