Peak Planet Blog

Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro is hard yet full of rewards. Nearly 50,000 hikers from around the world come to experience a once in a lifetime journey, that needs careful planning. One key part is [...]

Mount Kilimanjaro stands as Africa’s top peak and a symbol of natural beauty. It supports many plants and animals in a unique ecosystem. Yet human actions, climate change, and environmental harm [...]

Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest peak in Africa, often reffered to as the Roof of Africa.  It shelters unique plants. Its flora lives in many zones. You see nature change with the altitude. We [...]

Embarking on a Kilimanjaro high altitude trek is a dream that many adventure enthusiasts and nature lovers share. Raising to 19,341 feet, it stands as Africa’s highest peak and dares trekkers of [...]

Embarking on a journey to high-altitude destinations—mountain peaks, hiking trails, or certain cities—can thrill you. Yet safe and fun travel depends on proper acclimatization. Your body adjusts [...]

Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro is thrilling and demanding.  To enjoy your trek and to succeed in reaching the summit your body needs good fuel. Good Kilimanjaro nutrition powers you for hard treks [...]

As you traverse the iconic slopes of Kilimanjaro or gaze admiringly upon the wildlife at Arusha National Park, the inescapable urge to capture the surreal sights and scenes will overcome you. [...]

Planning Your Mount Kilimanjaro Trek in 2026: A Comprehensive Guide Mount Kilimanjaro, the tallest freestanding mountain in the world and Africa’s highest peak, is a dream destination for [...]

Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak, is a dream destination for many adventurers. Standing at 19,341 feet, it requires not only physical fitness but also mental preparation and a good [...]

If you’re considering a Kilimanjaro climb, you might be curious as to whether there is a path of least resistance – a way of somehow avoiding confrontation with a challenging scramble or a [...]

Picture this: you’re an adventurous soul living at sea level, and you’ve decided to embark on a epic adventure the reach the highest point in Africa, the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. [...]

Climbing Kilimanjaro: Group Trek vs. Private Expedition ​There are a few things to consider when planning your trip up Kilimanjaro. Should you join a group trek or a private expedition? Here we [...]

NOTHING’S IMPOSSIBLE! It might seem outlandish to think that a child could successfully handle an adventure of this magnitude, however the youngest person on record to summit the highest mountain [...]

The first forms of eye protection were invented to shield against snow blindness. Ancient peoples in the far north created a variety of googles made of wood or bone to protect their eyes when the [...]