Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro is a physical undertaking, so you should prepare yourself accordingly with a Kilimanjaro training program. Being in good shape is important in many respects. Obviously, strong, conditioned legs make it easier to walk uphill and downhill for…
On a typical day on the mountain, you will be awakened from your tent around 6:30AM by your waiter/porter, who will bring you a warm pan of water to wash your face and hands. Breakfast will then be served. After…
Be selective in what you take with you. Please note that our porters are limited to carrying 35 lbs (15 kg) of your personal belongings. If you have excess weight, you will be required to hire an additional porter. Although…
What Gear Do I Need to Bring? You are responsible for bringing personal gear and equipment while communal equipment (tents, food, cooking items, etc.) is provided. Below is a gear list of required, recommended and optional items to bring…
What Gear Do I Need to Carry in my Day Pack? You are only required to carry items from your gear list that you may need prior to reaching your next campsite. A small to medium sized backpack, with a…
The darkness has fallen rapidly in Botswana’s Chobe National Park and our Land Cruiser is racing toward the exit gates. We are bouncing up and down the bumpy dirt road, yet no one is complaining – our mission is to…
How many “edges of the world” are there? A whole bunch, if you ask me. I’ve visited a number of them already, but I’ve never been to the end of the world that feels so much like home! Yes, I’m…