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Top of Africa--Climbing Kilimanjaro

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August 2nd 2008
Mon 7 July - Sun 13 July Climbing Kilimanjaro was one of the best things we have ever done. It was hard work on summit day but def worth it. We took the 6 day Machame Route option which is also known as "The Whisky Route" but I can't remember why it is called that. We went with a local company and the best part was--it was just the three of us hiking (Myself, Rob and Dad) with about 12 peopl ... read more

Africa » Tanzania » North » Mount Kilimanjaro

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Shortly after independence, Tanganyika and Zanzibar merged to form the nation of Tanzania in 1964. One-party rule came to an end in 1995 with the first democratic elections held in the country since the 1970s. Zanzibar's semi-autonomous status and po... ... read more