Category: Mount Kilimanjaro

Today marks 33 years since Polish mountaineer Jerzy Kukuczka passed away while climbing Lhotse on October 24, 1989. A true legend of high-altitude Himalayan mountaineering, Kukuczka was the second person, after Reinhold Messner, to ascend all fourteen Eight-thousanders. His experience is staggering. He scaled all 14 8,000-meter peaks on the planet in eight years, including four during the winter. He was among the first to regularly climb above 8,000 meters without additional oxygen and a pioneer of the Alpine style. He accomplished all of this on a low budget, using homemade and secondhand equipment, plus funds obtained in his native Poland through hard labour and shady business dealings. Jerzy Kukuczka of Poland passed away on this day thirty-three years ago while attempting to scale the unclimbed south face of Lhotse in Nepal. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest high-altitude climbers of all time, but his claim to fame may be that he is the second person in history to successfully summit all 14 eight-thousanders. Despite the evident economic difficulty Poland was going through under the Communist government, he accomplished this on September 18, 1987, just eleven months after Reinhold Messner, and in less than eight years. However, Kukuczka's legacy can be found in the immaculate quality of his ascents, not in the enormous number of routes, the speed of his climbs, or the renowned "Himalayan Crown" distinction. Often compared to Reinhold Messner Reinhold Messner, with whom he competed to complete the so-called Crown of the Himalayas, is frequently compared with Kukuczka. Even though Kukuczka completed the race faster and with more flair, Messner still prevailed. Take nothing away from Messner, who established six new routes on summits higher than 8,000 meters. Kukuczka scorched 10, If given the option, he declared, "I would always choose the path less

After a fire broke out on the slopes of Africa's largest mountain for more than 24 hours, most of Mount Kilimanjaro's fire was mostly under control, according to Tanzanian authorities on Sunday. The fire started on Friday night close to the Karanga Hut Camp, which climbers use to reach the well-known summit, at a height of around 4,000 meters on its southern flank. Latest Update on the Fire fighting efforts The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism, Professor Eliamani Sedoyeka has said that great efforts have been made to deal with the few remaining spots in Mount Kilimanjaro Park. Speaking to journalists at the entrance gate of Mweka shortly before starting the journey to the scene to put out the fire, Professor Sedoyeka has explained that the work to put out the fire is progressing well in collaboration with various stakeholders and the exercise is showing great success. "Despite the fact that we have been able to control the fire from spreading to many areas, there are some areas where the fire is still there, but there is one area on the Mweka side that is still on fire and all the teams are there and we are going to increase our strength and we hope that until the evening we will have greater success," he emphasized Prof. Sedoyeka.   _____________________________ Minister of Natural Resources and Tourism, Hon. Ambassador Dr. Pindi Chana has said that the fire that occurred on October 21, 2022 at around 2.30 pm in some areas of the Kilimanjaro National Park continues to be controlled due to the great work of extinguishing the fire is being carried out by the security and defense agencies, various institutions of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism, tourism and conservation stakeholders from various tourism companies

In an effort to raise money for education, British business tycoon Richard Branson took part in the Strive for Big Change project to climb Mount Kenya. The millionaire owner of Mahali Mzuri Camp in Kenya's Masai Mara, climbed to the mountain's top, which is 16, 355 feet above sea level, with a crew of more than 25 people while braving both frigid and pleasant weather. We left in good spirits, he added, "explaining to everyone what the journey was all about—testing ourselves, having fun together, and collecting money for Big Change, a beautiful challenge set up to reinvent and reform education. Virgin Strive Challenge The Virgin Strive Challenge is a collection of thrilling endurance competitions with wide participation that benefit Big Change Charity. In order to unlock young people's potential and help them succeed in the future, he said, they want to use the challenge to provide education for life rather than simply for examinations. The billionaire praised the mountain's slopes and valleys, stating the mornings were breathtakingly gorgeous with magnificent sunrises. He saw breathtaking waterfalls and lakes as they continued into the vast, swampy gorges. He continued by stating that Virgin Strive Challenge always put people's nerves to the test. "Before leaving, I had the notion that there wouldn't be much difficult climbing and that my preparation would serve me well. However, it turned out to be rather severe," he said. He continued by saying that they hoped to achieve education for life, rather than simply for examinations, through the challenge. This would enable them to help young people reach their full potential and succeed in the future. The billionaire praised the mountain's slopes and valleys, saying they were gorgeous. He also praised the mornings for their breathtaking sunrises. He saw magnificent lakes and waterfalls as they continued into

Here are the top 10 mountains in Tanzania to climb for amazing adventure hikes. These hikes are not just leg work, but a scene to behold as they are accompanied by some of the best views and sunsets you will ever see. Blessed with the Eastern Arc block of mountains and mountain ranges, Tanzania is home to some of the most diverse mountain ecosystems on the planet, including imposing volcanoes and lush, green forests that are home to a wide variety of endangered species. There is so much to do in terms of hiking and trekking other than just Mount Kilimanjaro. Trekkers will be relieved to learn that there is still so much to see after reaching the peak of Mount Kilimanjaro. For day outings or multi-day climbs, we've compiled a list of some of Tanzania's top mountain spots. As several of these mountains are found in protected national parks, kindly take notice that we always advise checking the most recent park fees before your visit to Tanzania for some of these hiking activities. When you're on a Tanzania safari, there are some wonderful vistas around every curve, but if you're looking for a magnificent perspective, go no further than the area's mountains, and below are the top mountain hiking spots in Tanzania. If you're searching for an active retreat, we've compiled a List Of The Top Mountains In Tanzania that offers the most stunning vistas and hiking paths for all levels of expertise and fitness in this article. And if you're creative, don't forget to bring your camera so you can capture memories. Related: Top 7 Mountains to climb in Africa Mount Kilimanjaro Best for: Intermediate-advanced climbers Fitness level: High Recommended days: 5 to 9 days (depending on route) Taking to the top spot for the most amazing mountain in Tanzania

When Stanley Johnson, Boris Johnson's (the British Prime Minister) dad made it to the summit, Uhuru peak back in 2014, it was his second attempt. Don't believe anyone who tells you that climbing Kilimanjaro in your eighties - or any decade - is easy. It takes a lot of effort, and not everyone succeeds. I attempted to reach the peak four years ago to commemorate my 70th birthday. On the lip of the crater, I reached Gilman's Point (18,710ft), but didn't go on to Uhuru Peak, which is nearly 700ft higher at 19,341ft. 'At Gilman's Point, a lot of people turn around,' my guide informed me. 'You'll still receive the certificate.' I was in a bad way, so I followed his counsel. It would have taken me two hours to get to the opposite side of the crater and two hours to return. Furthermore, it was bitterly cold on top of the mountain that day, and it had started to snow. When I got back to England, the inability to reach Uhuru Peak nagged at me. Would I ever have another chance to tackle the mountain? Then came a call from Emily, a student at Exeter College in Oxford. This year marks the 700th anniversary of the college's founding, and they decided to commemorate the milestone by assembling 20 Exonians to climb Mount Kilimanjaro. Would I want to be a part of the group? I'm an Exonian myself, an Exeter College alumni, so I'm qualified on that front. However, I was concerned that I would be far too old. 'Absolutely not,' she said. In the gathering, there were as many women as males. Everyone was in good shape, enthusiastic, and enjoyable to be around, despite the fact that none of them were my age. Perhaps because of my seniority, I