We recommend using trekking poles on Kilimanjaro unless you are an experienced backpacker that is used to hiking on unstable terrain over several hours.
Having the right footwear is immensely important on Mount Kilimanjaro. With every step you take, and you will take thousands, your shoe has to perform well. There is no piece of gear that is more [...]
A capable backpack is required for climbing Kilimanjaro.
Your backpack will hold all of your daily necessities and you’ll carry it with you on your hikes. Inside, you will want extra clothing [...]
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What makes summiting Mount Kilimanjaro, the world’s highest freestanding mountain and African’s tallest mountain, obtainable to many is that no technical mountaineering skills are required along [...]
Do you have what it takes to reach the top of Mount Kilimanjaro? Though impossible to know for sure till your trials on the mountain begin, the odds are already working in your favor. Kilimanjaro [...]
You are ready to book your Kilimanjaro trip, except for one thing - you can't decide which route to take!
How do you decide between the many different routes?
Peak Planet offers climbs on [...]
When you book a trip on Kilimanjaro, you may wonder if you need to buy a lot of extra snacks to pack with you. You may be concerned that you won’t like the food on your trip, that your special [...]
The best way of regulating your core temperature is by using layers of clothing. At the most basic level, the layering system consists of three different layers. Each layer serves its own [...]
We are in a challenging time. The coronavirus pandemic has caused a global health crisis and an economic downturn. The Tanzanian tourism industry and Peak Planet has been significantly impacted. [...]
