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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 [...]

The right choice of clothing is an important step toward climbing success. In fact, most of the personal items you bring to Kilimanjaro will be clothing. Peak Planet’s gear list recommends [...]

Whether you’re an experienced hiker or you’re new to the game, you’ll certainly want to check out Peak Planet’s equipment rental list as well as their recommended gear list as you plan your [...]

Your feet are what will get you to the top of Kilimanjaro, one step at a time. Comfortable, broken-in boots are one of the most important pieces of gear you will need to climb the mountain. Even [...]

If you are planning a trip to Tanzania to climb Mount Kilimanjaro, you might also be thinking about whether to add a safari to your itinerary. For most people, this is a no brainer, provided you [...]

The emergence of a new COVID variant named “Omicron” has caused concern for clients traveling to Tanzania. We have received many inquiries and would like to address the common [...]

The funny thing about surreal experiences is they are so often only truly appreciated once they’re over, and climbing Kilimanjaro was no exception. Fresh off a daunting three-year journey up [...]

We understand that the ongoing pandemic involving the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, has caused concern for clients who are booked on trips with us, or are considering booking trips with us. We [...]

When you’re selecting hiking shirts for climbing Kilimanjaro, you don’t need to buy something special that you will only wear on this trip. The same hiking shirts you wear on Kilimanjaro will [...]

What is a Group Climb? Peak Planet offers group climbs and private climbs. Group climbs are scheduled trips on a specific route and date that are open for anyone to join. It’s for solo [...]

Climbing Kilimanjaro takes months of planning and training. As you begin to acquire your equipment, you may be asking yourself these questions. What gear do I buy? What can I rent? How cold is [...]