Tanzania

The Lemosho Route is one of the longest routes up Kilimanjaro (7 days) and is considered a little more difficult but very scenic, with ample time for acclimatization. You will need to hike with a tour guide - there are many great companies to choose from.The Lemosho Route begins at Lemosho Gate, which has an altitude of about 6,900 ft. You are in the rainforest here, so it's hot and muggy but t...

Kilimanjaro is the highest free-standing mountain in the world since it stands alone from any mountain range, making its size and height all the more impressive. Because of its reputation, ease of accessibility, and Tanzania’s affordability, this is an incredibly popular mountain to climb and therefore laden with lots of red tape. It is required to organize this climb through a licensed mountai...

Africa is cheap, right? I mean, 1 U.S. dollar is worth ~2200 Tanzanian Shillings. Well, unfortunately for most travelers, safaris and other touristy attractions in Tanzania are priced with the wealthy Western tourist in mind. Because of this, you would be lucky to pay $300 per person for a day safari at neighboring Serengeti National Park or Ngorongoro Crater.  During my trip to Tanzania to fil...

Enter Arusha National Park through Ngurdoto Gate on the South side of the park or through Momela Gate on the North side. You will have to pay some park fees, but the prices depend on many factors, such as whether or not you are a Tanzanian citizen, if you are going on a safari, if you are camping, or if you are climbing Mt. Meru. Do your research ahead of time to anticipate the costs. There are...

So first off, to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro, you have to hire a licensed guide as it is illegal to climb Africa's highest peak without one. The trip can take anywhere from 5-9 days depending on what trekking agency you are with, so do your research and choose from one of the many who offer guided trips to the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro. Because of the fact that each trekking agency is different and e...