Brigadier Alexander Nyirenda, the hero who placed the Uhuru Torch at Uhuru Peak on the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, passed away on December 20, 2008, at approximately 12:45 p.m. He had been battling esophageal cancer since February 2008. Nyirenda’s courageous act of placing the Uhuru Torch on Kilimanjaro symbolized unity and freedom for the people

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The formation of Everest began about 60 million years back to create the highest mountain in the world, a mountain that is primarily made up of numerous layers of rock that have been folded over each other, forming what is known as nappes. At lower elevations, metamorphic schists and gneisses dominate the mountain’s composition, topped

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Sleeping at Kilimanjaro Crater Camp is a rare and exhilarating experience reserved for adventurous trekkers who undertake the challenging journey to the summit of Africa’s highest peak, Mount Kilimanjaro. The Crater Camp is located near the summit of Kilimanjaro, nestled within the caldera of the dormant volcano. See what our clients say about their crater

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Yes, it is possible to fly into Nairobi, Kenya, as a starting point for both your Kilimanjaro trek and safari in Tanzania but we recommend trying your best to fly into Kilimanjaro International Airport for two main reasons, distance and convenience. Nairobi is a major transportation hub with an international airport, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

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The simple answer is no, not even with binoculars. Nobody has ever claimed to have seen Mount Kilimanjaro from Serengeti national Park, the main reason being the long distance between these two iconic attractions in Tanzania. The well-known lyrics from Toto’s hit song ‘Africa’ have led many to believe that the towering Mount Kilimanjaro can

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