Mount Kilimanjaro - with its three volcanic cones, "Kibo", "Mawenzi", and "Shira", is a dormant volcano in Tanzania. It is the highest mountain in Africa. The first recorded ascent to the summit of the mountain was by Hans Meyer and Ludwig Purtscheller in 1889. The mountain is part of the Kilimanjaro National Park and is a major climbing destination. The mountain has been the subject of many scientific studies because of its shrinking glaciers.
Mount Kilimanjaro , Tanzania
The trip was excellent, but it is exhausting, “always on the go”. The ride from the airport was exactly on time, in the right place. The stay at Pan Pacific was very nice with exceptional accommodations and service. (Breakfast was for a king). The Vancouver and area Tour was really... read more
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