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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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]