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    8 Best Kilimanjaro Tour Companies

    8 Best Kilimanjaro Tour Companies 2023 - 2024: Trekking Operators Reviewed

      Hiking up the dormant volcano, Kilimanjaro, is an experience that many recommend. It is the easiest of the seven summits, but still difficult considering it is Africa’s tallest peak at 5,895 meters.   While this is the easiest of the seven summits, it still gets more difficult at night and still requires you to be in great physical condition. The first step in researching how to climb the mountain is by locating a tour company that can assist you w ...{Read More}
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    Extinct Animals With Names and Pictures

    We Asked Designers Around the World to Draw Extinct Animals, with Variable

    Results

    We set a challenge. We asked designers from all around the world to draw what they think 10 extinct animals look like. The goal of this challenge was to identify how well-recognised these now extinct animals remain, or if they have been completely erased from our knowledge. The attempts were variable, with many of the designers’ illustrations of better known animals such as the dodo and saber-toothed tiger looking close to the real deal, while other attempts - particula ...{Read More}
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    How Hard is it to Climb Mount Kilimanjaro?

    Mount Kilimanjaro is one of the most awe-inspiring sights on the African continent, and perhaps on the entire planet.  It rises over 19,000 feet above the surrounding terrain, and its peaks consist of two dormant and one extinct volcano.  This magnificent site is located in northeast Tanzania, one of Africa’s most popular tourist attractions, and the site of thousands of attempts each year to ascend its slopes. How hard is it to climb Mount Kilimanjaro?  Unlike the overwhelming majority of mountains with similar stature, climbing Mount Kilimanjaro does not requir ...{Read More}
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    Tanzania Expeditions Experience

    There are endless ways to experience all that Tanzania  has to offer. Whether you’re seeking adventure, traveling with family, or celebrating a very special occasion, Tanzania has something for everyone – and the choice is always yours. At Tanzania Expeditions, we like to get to know you before we create your Tanzania safari itinerary, so we can weave together the perfect tapestry of experiences to beguile you. While traditional game drives are ...{Read More}
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    5 Amazing Facts About Elephants

    With their prominent size, long trunks, and tusks you wouldn’t want to get on the wrong side of, elephants are truly magnificent creatures. But how much do you actually know about them? Read on to find out some little-known facts about these amazing animals!  

    1. They’re Big. Really Big.

    Elephants are the largest land animals in the world. African elephants can grow from 8.2- 13 feet, and weigh between 5,000 and 14,000 lbs. The largest elephant ever recorded was a male African elephant at San Diego Zoo. He was 13 ...{Read More}