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There is nothing on the mountain that will stop you from reaching the summit if the only obstacle is your fear of heights. There are a couple of areas that may make you feel a bit squeamish, but [...]

Kilimanjaro has several routes to get to its summit. Depending on which one you choose can make or break your attempt to make it to the top. Peak Planet offers several routes. We recommend two [...]

According to scientists, Kilimanjaro's cone, Kibo, is a dormant volcano. A dormant volcano does have the potential to erupt in the future. Read more to find out it will.

A number of theories exist about both the meaning and the origin of its name. One theory is that the name is a mix of the Swahili and the KiChagga. Another is that Kilimanjaro is the European [...]

How long does it take to walk up Kilimanjaro? Depending on which route you take or which gate you start from will determine the length of each climb.

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

Why should I climb Kilimanjaro, why not another mountain? What is so special about Mount Kilimanjaro? We think you should add Kilimanjaro to your bucketlist.