What are the a must see attractions in Zanzibar? In the East coast of Africa just an hour’s speedboat ride away from the economic capital of Tanzania lays a jewel. This is a focal point that brings together a wealth of tradition and modernity, where there is a harmonious marriage of European, American, Arabian, Indian, […]
Do not climb Mount Kilimanjaro until you read this is an article on facts about Kilimanjaro. included in the ‘Do not climb Mount Kilimanjaro until you read this’ are some of the record times in climbing the Kilimanjaro, age among others. Mount Kilimanjaro lies within the 756 SQKM Kilimanjaro National Park. This is a UNESCO […]
For a variety of purposes, Kilimanjaro is well-known. First and foremost, since it is Africa’s highest point and one of the Seven Summits. Second, the mountain has a permanent ice cap that is shrinking, which is rare for a country with such a warm year-round climate. Third, in 1936, Ernest Hemingway published “The Snows of […]
There are about 30,000 people climbing Mount Kilimanjaro every year using different Mount Kilimanjaro climbing routes. This therefore makes Mount Kilimanjaro one of Africa’s most popular attractions. Mount Kilimanjaro is Africa’s highest peak and a member of the fabled Seven Summits. Uhuru, the summit is also one of the most challenging attractions to reach! This Tanzania’s iconic […]
Climbing Kilimanjaro is graded strenuous and you should be in good physical fitness. You may need to have experience of multi-day trekking or walking trips prior to undertaking a Kilimanjaro climb. Most days on climbing Mount Kilimanjaro involve 4 – 7 hours of walking at altitude and the summit day is very strenuous with most […]
Fastest ascent of Kilimanjaro On August 13, 2014, Swiss mountain runner Karl Egloff ran to the 5895m summit in 4 hours and 56 minutes, thereby beating the previous ascent-only record of Spanish runner Kilian Jornet, set in 2010. Fastest ascent and descent That’s not the end of the story, however, for Karl then trotted back down to the gate in a total time […]
So how hard is climbing Mount Kilimanjaro? Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest point in Africa. The roof of Africa as it is called stands at 19,341 feet. Despite being the highest free standing mountain in the world, it’s just a “walk up.” There is no technical climbing required. The secret however is in the preparation. […]
Most people need Tanzania Visa to enter the country. Tanzania has several entry points into Tanzania. This East African country borders Malawi, Uganda, Mozambique, and Zambia borders. Most foreign nationals must first obtain a visa to travel to the country. Tanzania Visa One has to apply for a visa on arrival at the country’s various entry […]
We cant talk about where is Tanzania without understanding the background. Tanzania was formerly known as Tanganyika. In 1964, Tanganyika united with the Island of Zanzibar to form the United Republic of Tanzania. It is the largest of the East African countries. Unfortunately, it is among the poorest countries in the world. Where is Tanzania origin in […]
Here is a list of top rated tourist attractions in Tanzania. The list is not from the best to the worst but just places of interest. Mount Kilimanjaro One of the most frequented attractions in Tanzania, Mount Kilimanjaro National Park is home to Africa’s highest mountain peak. Unlike other parks in northern Tanzania, this one […]