Mount Kenya– Africa 5,199m / 17,057ft.

Kurt — Tue, 12 Jan 2021 20:02:39 +0000

Mount Kenya stands alone in the highlands of central Africa. Once an ancient volcano, estimated to have once been almost 22,000 feet tall, what now remains is a steep, eroded core, just over 17,000 feet in height. Though a couple of thousand feet higher and hence much better known, its nearby neighbor Kilimanjaro does not […]

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– Africa 5,199m / 17,057ft.

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Kilimanjaro– Africa 5,895m / 19,341ft.

Kurt — Wed, 02 Apr 2014 00:00:37 +0000

Kilimanjaro, the “roof” of Africa, is located in Tanzania and is surrounded by many famous game-viewing parks. Our route up Kilimanjaro, the Machame, is a non-technical journey through five very distinctive climate zones, allowing ample time for acclimatization. We ascend Kilimanjaro in style, enjoying the incredible views, camaraderie, and sense of accomplishment in climbing one […]