MtKilimanjaro posts
by Kraig Becker (RSS feed) (2 months ago)
Mar 19th, 2013 at 8:00AM: We're big fans of Google Street View here at Gadling and over the past few months we've enjoyed the addition of the Grand Canyon, Great Barrier Reef and the Amazon River, amongst other destinations. Through the use of modern technology, Google has given us the opportunity to explore some very exciting places without ever having to leave the comfort of our own homes. Now, with its latest addition ...
by Kraig Becker (RSS feed) (7 months ago)
Oct 3rd, 2012 at 8:00AM: At 19,340 feet in height, Mt. Kilimanjaro is the tallest mountain in all of Africa. Over the years, it has become one of the top adventure travel destinations in the world, drawing in thousands of hikers on an annual basis. But next year, for the first time ever, a small group of travelers will actually get the unique opportunity to bike down the mountain thanks to a new itinerary offered by Trek ...
by Kraig Becker (RSS feed) (1 year ago)
Feb 1st, 2012 at 8:00AM: Last week we told you about a group of climbers from South Africa who were attempting to summit Mt. Kilimanjaro, the tallest peak in Africa, without wearing shoes. Over the weekend, these barefoot adventurers completed their climb, but not without overcoming plenty of challenges along the way.
The team, which calls itself the Barefoot Impi, made their final push to the top of the 19,340-foot ...
by Kraig Becker (RSS feed) (1 year ago)
Sep 2nd, 2011 at 9:00AM: Four climbers on Tanzania's Mt. Kilimanjaro had a surprise waiting for them when they arrived at the summit of Africa's tallest mountain last week. After making the long, and sometimes arduous, trek to the top, they were surprised to find a dog had arrived before them.
Antoine le Galloudec, Kristina Meese, Irina Manoliv and Monique Indino were climbing with a local tour company, when they ...
by Kraig Becker (RSS feed) (2 years ago)
Mar 17th, 2011 at 8:00AM: Travelers looking to add a new dimension to their next journey may want to check out the Flying Kites Adventure Challenges, which are a series of great adventure travel opportunities that allow you to visit some fantastic destinations, while raising funds for charity at the same time.
Organized by Flying Kites, a non-profit that is dedicated to improving the standards for childcare in some of ...
by Kraig Becker (RSS feed) (2 years ago)
Jan 29th, 2011 at 8:00AM: Traveling through Africa is always an adventure, but a British man, fresh from a stint in the Peace Corps, has found a way to add even more excitement to a journey through the wildest continent on Earth.
Last week, Kyle Henning set out on a journey that he has dubbed as Low2High: Africa. His adventure started at Lake Assal, located in central Djibouti, which has the distinction of being the ...
by Kraig Becker (RSS feed) (2 years ago)
Dec 20th, 2010 at 8:30AM: As the final days of 2010 rapidly slip away, it is time to look to the new year for new opportunities and adventures. With that in mind, travel company Gap Adventures announced a host of outstanding new trips last week, offering up fantastic options for travelers looking for unique experiences.
Gap Adventures is amongst the top adventure travel companies in the world, offering hundreds of ...