The Latest Breaking News from Kilimanjaro

Edward Norton ran the 2009 New York Marathon for Kenya conservation

In 2009, Edward Norton ran the New York City Marathon with Maasai conservationists to raise awareness and funds for wildlife protection in Kenya. His involvement began after visiting Campi ya Kanzi near Mount Kilimanjaro, where tourism supported conservation and local communities. The resulting campaign highlighted a community-based model protecting about…

The Times of India · Sep 21

I climbed Mount Kilimanjaro on my hands

I have no legs, so the thought of tackling the nearly 6,000-metre peak seemed crazy. But after reflection, and hard physical training, I decided to give it a go

The Guardian - UK · Jun 19

‘Attempting to summit Kilimanjaro in one day is about expanding what's possible – not just on the mountain, but in life’: Hannah Otto wants to become the fastest woman to scale Mount Kilimanjaro in a day

At 5,895 metres, it is the world’s tallest freestanding mountain

Cycling Weekly · May 14

River frog scales new heights on Tanzania's Kilimanjaro in rare alpine find

Local guides in Tanzania have made an unexpected discovery on the icy heights of Kilimanjaro – a river frog spotted at over 4,000 metres altitude. While its spectacular leap to Africa's highest mountain reveals the potential of the continent's little-known alpine wildlife, it also raises concerns over climate change.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 5, 2025

Kilimanjaro's giant groundsels: The strange plants that thrive on Africa's tallest mountain

Giant groundsels are rare plants that grow up to 30 feet (9 meters) tall. They are endemic to the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro, a dormant volcano in Tanzania and Africa's tallest mountain.

LiveScience · May 30, 2025

Move over, Med diet – plantains and cassava can be as healthy as tomatoes and olive oil, say researchers

Findings from Tanzania’s Kilimanjaro region indicate traditional eating habits in rural Africa can boost the immune system and reduce inflammation

The Guardian - UK · Apr 17, 2025

This mountain in Africa has five different climate zones. Can you take a guess?

Standing tall at 5,895 meters (19,341 feet), Mount Kilimanjaro, the Tanzanian giant, is not just about the challenge—it’s about the journey. Kilimanjaro is also one of the most climbed mountains in the world and remains a bucket-list adventure for trekkers worldwide. But did you know that while climbing the mountain,…

The Times of India · Feb 18, 2025

London mother Sarah de Lagarde who lost arm and leg in horror Tube accident climbs Kilimanjaro

Sarah de Lagarde is understood to be the first woman with two prosthetics to reach the summit

Evening Standard · Sep 5, 2024

London mother who lost arm and leg in horror Tube accident set to climb Mount Kilimanjaro

Sarah de Lagarde fell onto Tube tracks and was run over by two trains

Evening Standard · Jul 16, 2024

Canberra man dies on Kilimanjaro '100 metres from the summit'

Jon Clarke died while on the trip of a lifetime in Tanzania.

The Canberra Times · Mar 4, 2024