M oments after breaking camp at Shira II, a clogged-up campsite on the western slopes of Kilimanjaro National Park, the ...

The white cap of Kilimanjaro has towered over the African plains for untold ages but its glaciers are under threat from climate change. “When the world first started taking climate change ...

Of course, many climb Kilimanjaro to see the views at the summit, Uhuru Peak, which is on Kibo. Other landmark peaks are Mawenzi and Shira, but also look out for the Lava Tower on your hike.

Maayan Gabai, 24, had just about reached the 5,895 meters (19,341 feet) summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro when he felt like he couldn’t go any farther. He saw another climber, and they smiled at each other.