Blog

Can you climb Kilimanjaro in December? Tanzania is located south of the Equator and December is their summer. Mountain Kilimanjaro is 19,341 feet tall. There are glaciers at the top. It is cold [...]

How high is Mount Kilimanjaro compared to Everest Base Camp? And which one of these epic trips should you choose to do first?

Did you climb with us? If so, we’d love to hear from you. As part of our ongoing effort to provide the best possible customer service in the industry, we’d like to ask you to answer a [...]

How hard and scary is the Barranco Wall on Mount Kilimanjaro? It depends on your level of comfort with scrambling and some exposure.

Peak Planet offers two group climbs during the Total Lunar eclipse the Northern Circuit and the Lemosho route. Space is limited so if seeing a Total Lunar eclipse from the Roof of Africa is [...]

Mount Kilimanjaro National Park rules specifically state that you must have a guide or an armed park ranger guide every group.

The cost of the climb should include all aspects that are required in order for you to participate on one of our climbs. Climb preparation costs include all equipment, clothing, and insurance [...]

Why do so many people fail at their attempt to summit Kilimanjaro? Climbing Kilimanjaro difficulty is made easier by choosing Peak Planet as your operator.

How long does it take to climb Mount Kilimanjaro? This depends on the route you choose. Peak Planet offers five different routes that are 6 to 9 days.