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 [...]
The weather on Kilimanjaro is unpredictable. No matter when you climb, you need to be prepared for rain. Knowing how to stay dry in bad weather is critical. Not only is it required for comfort, [...]
If you’re at all hung up on whether climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro is worth the price of admission, I’d like to offer a bit of perspective and a more in-depth look under the hood at what the sticker [...]
Climbing Kilimanjaro requires a lot of gear. You’ll have a day pack to carry the day’s essentials as you trek between campsites. Items in your day pack will include things such as clothing [...]
When it comes to climbing Kilimanjaro, most people develop an expectation of what it will be like based on sites and videos they see. However, it’s one thing to read about something and [...]
Are you a woman wondering if you should climb Kilimanjaro? This article will address some hesitations that women may have when tackling Africa’s highest peak and why none should prevent you [...]
Beginning on January 26, 2021, air travelers returning to the United States are required to present a negative COVID-19 test result. On January 12, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [...]
With so many Kilimanjaro outfitters, what factors do people consider when ultimately choosing their guide company? We asked our past clients why they climbed with Peak Planet – the Best Guides on [...]
…”it is easy to forget about Covid for a week.” During a largely forgettable year, some decided to make it memorable despite the additional challenges they faced. Here is how [...]
