by BSC | Apr 5, 2018 | Destinations, Parks
Kilimanjaro. The name itself is a mystery wreathed in clouds. It might mean Mountain of Light, Mountain of Greatness or Mountain of Caravans. Or it might not. The local people, the Wachagga, don’t even have a name for the whole massif, only Kipoo (now known as...
by BSC | Apr 29, 2012 | July and Aug - River Crossing, NORTHERN CIRCUIT, Nov - River Crossing, Shira Route
The Shira Plateau is one of the most fascinating and scenic areas on Kilimanjaro found in shira route. It is well worth a visit just to explore the ridges and moorland. However, the road to Shira is only accessible by 4-wheel-drive vehicles and can become impassable...