Category: Mount Kilimanjaro

Big Tim a popular resident at Amboseli at foot slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro, a cherished elephant who was one of Africa's last gigantic "tuskers," died on Wednesday, according to the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS). In a statement, KWS said, "The famed elephant died early Tuesday morning at the age of 50." Big Tim, a poacher survivor, was discovered dying of natural causes in Amboseli National Park, at the foot of Kilimanjaro's snowcapped peak, according to the Amboseli Trust for Elephants. According to KWS, he was "a benign, slow-moving preserver of the peace at Amboseli." "He was well-known and well-liked all throughout Kenya." When an elephant's ivory tusks get long enough to scrape the ground, it is classified as a "tusker." Only ancient bull elephants' tusks grow long enough to achieve this prestigious position. Click here to book a Kilimanjaro view and elephant safari from Amboseli National Park However, environmentalists think that just a few dozen such creatures with such large tusks remain on the continent. This is because poachers go for animals with the most ivory, and elephants with the largest tusks are the most vulnerable. Because the huge tuskers are murdered first, the gene pool is reduced, and most elephants in Africa today have lesser tusks than they had a century ago, according to biologists. Tim was given his name by researchers who assigned each elephant in the family herd they were studying a letter to assist them identify them; Tim belonged to the 'T' herd. The gigantic pachyderm used to roam freely outside of national parks, surviving poachers and enraged farmers. Read: Is Mount Kilimanjaro in Kenya or Tanzania A spear that went through his ear and splintered off into his shoulder was once treated by vets. Wildlife Direct, a Nairobi-based conservation advocacy group, said, "Our hearts are

Placed on the lower slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro, Moshi is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Tanzania. The small town located in northern Tanzania serves as the base for Mount Kilimanjaro climbing adventures.   Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa, and the highest 'walkable' mountain in the world offering a breathtaking undertaking.   One of the most unique aspects of Mount Kilimanjaro is the accessibility of its peak to climbers with no mountain climbing experience of scaling such heights.   Kilimanjaro rises to 5,895 m above sea level and is is composed of three extinct volcanoes: Kibo 5895 m, Mawenzi 5149 m, and Shira 3962 m.   The number of climbers has escalated to tens of thousands annually during the last century, quite a development since Hans Meyer made history as the first European to scale the highest point of Kilimanjaro in 1889. Most climbers reach the crater rim with little more than a walking stick, proper clothing and determination. And those who reach Uhuru Point, the actual summit, or Gillman's Point on the lip of the crater earn their climbing certificates and the accompanying memories.   The increasing numbers each year have made it necessary for the Kilimanjaro National Park to insist that all climbs are pre-booked, and passes are no longer issued at the last minute at the park gate. Moshi is home to the Chagga, Maasai tribes and Pare cultural groups. The city comprises two major roads; the north-south road to Tanga and Dar es Salaam and an east-west road to Arusha. The roads are based around the central reference point of clock tower.   Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara National Park and Arusha National Park are within close reach from Moshi. Ngorongoro is a popular park in northern Tanzania containing an old volcano that

Garbine Muguruza, the former world number one who conquered Africa's tallest mountain during the offseason, is hoping to achieve new heights at the Australian Open after falling down the world rankings in 2019. The Venezuelan-born Spaniard recovered from a mid-match collapse against Australia's Ajla Tomljanovic to advance to the third round at Melbourne Park on Thursday, winning 6-3 3-6 6-3 in the early match at Rod Laver Arena. The strong start at the year's first Grand Slam comes after a poor end to the 2019 season, which included first-round exits at Wimbledon and the US Open.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by GАЯВIÑE МUGUЯUΖΑ (@garbimuguruza) The 26-year-old cut her season short, switched her rackets for crampons, and flew to Tanzania with a buddy to climb Mount Kilimanjaro, a five-day adventure that included scaling rocks, wading through ice rivers, and sleeping under the stars. "It was a really difficult test," Muguruza, who is currently ranked number 32 in the world, told reporters at Melbourne Park. "You're ascending that mountain by yourself. You don't get any kind of medal, reward, photo, or anything up there. "Seeing yourself in the midst of nowhere and, yeah, just having one clear notion to keep going" is something I enjoy. Muguruza, who was once one of the tour's most feared opponents and the only woman to defeat both Serena and Venus Williams in Grand Slam finals, has slowly faded from view. Muguruza reached the semi-finals of the 2018 French Open after winning Wimbledon in 2017, the second of her two major championships, but has not advanced farther in the Grand Slams since. Muguruza split with her long-time coach, Sam Sumyk, in July, and completed the season outside the top 20 for the first time since 2014. With a viral infection, the

In 2006, Mark Englis was set to become the first double amputee to conquer Mount Everest but tragic events later overshadowed his achievement. People were outraged that climbers chose to reach the summit for their own selfish gains over helping to rescue the life of David sharp. Mark conquered Mount Everest for the first time as a double amputee on May 16, 2006. Mark finished his climb using two prosthetic legs made of carbon fiber that were tailored specifically for climbing. Early in the climb, he snapped one of them, but with the assistance of his climbing companions, he was able to fix it and continue the journey. On May 15, 2006, Englishman David Sharp, 34, died from hypothermia in Green Boots Cave on Mount Everest's Northeast Ridge. His passing sparked a debate that is still ongoing: what responsibility does a climber have when they come across another climber who is in dire straits? It is commonly known that Mr. Sharp was passed by more than 40 climbers as they made their way up or down the mountain. One of them was Mark Inglis, who was the first person with two amputees to reach the top of Mount Everest. There was widespread public censure of the climbers' behavior once it was learned that several of them had passed Mr. Sharp while he was dying in Green Boots Cave. Even Sir Edmund Hillary, who is renowned globally for being the first to climb Mount Everest, voiced astonishment and fury. Additionally, Mr. Sharp's Everest excursion firm, Asian Trekking, came under attack. The incident received a lot of media coverage and was the focus of a lot of newspaper pieces, magazine articles, documentaries, and novels. Personally, I think a lot of the criticism was unnecessarily harsh and unfair, notably the condemnation of Mark

It is an amazing feeling to climb Kilimanjaro to the top. A sense of accomplishment, determination, and the ability to push your body to the limit. Failing to plan is planning to fail. Mount Kilimanjaro climbs require months of planning and getting yourself into a psyched mode, physically and mentally. In our previous article Preparing for your climb, we saw that mental and physical preparation is requisite for the success of your climb. Climbing is a social process, even the pros do not go it alone. Make time to know and create friendships during your climb. Remember it is not all about getting to the top or who gets in record time but enjoying the process and giving a helping hand to those in need of such. Your ascent leads to meeting new friends and who knows, maybe a business deal or lead can be formed; make the most out of it.   A climb is also a socializing process, make most out of it. The climbs are always accompanied by experienced guides and porters no matter the route you chose for your climb. They are experienced and thus they are a little bit quicker and so you should not try to keep up with them as they carry heavy loads with them. You should walk slowly resting a lot and taking photos abundantly. A hurried ascent means your body does not get the chance to acclimatize and hence your chances of conquering the tower are minimized.   Acclimatization plays a major role in the success of your ascent. Acclimatization is the process by which an individual organism adjusts to a gradual change in its environment such as a change in humidity, temperature and such. So crucial is the process in that it ensures an optimal and sustained performance across a range