On 20 February 1969, seven blind climbers and their four sighted companions completed the arduous trek to the 5,750m (18,865ft) crater summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, in Tanzania. The group took nine ...

Ascending Africa’s highest peak was truly tough. At more than 19,000 feet, it demands fitness and mental strength. Afterwards, we went on safari in the Serengeti ...

Njiku reached the peak of Africa’s tallest mountain on January 5, 2025, after an impressive eight-day trek that started on ...

The retreat of the glaciers that snake around the higher slopes of Kilimanjaro is visible in satellite images and photos ... as many as 25,000 people summit every year – and for porters looking ...

Before we knew it, summit ... on Mt. Kilimanjaro, on the highest freestanding mountain in the world. There was a joyous dance at the top, hugs of celebration and relief, and as many photos as ...

successfully scaled Mount Kilimanjaro, becoming one of the youngest to achieve this feat. Her journey included traversing challenging terrains and even performing taekwondo at the summit.