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Africa - Part 3: Kilimanjaro the Great August 21-24

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November 4th 2012
Here’s what it was like climbing up Africa’s highest mountain... The longer version of Ironman that I forgot to train for. In the week leading up to the climb I organized the date of my climb and booked a team of professionals to accompany me. Normally this is done months in advance, and for a much higher cost than the total $1000 it would cost me (Normal prices range from $1500-8000), bu ... read more

Africa » Tanzania » North » Marangu » 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