Tag Archives: Africa

Elephant Kills Off Trail Hiker at Murchison Falls National Park

Posted on 4/19/2005 by Roger

Xinhuanet reports that an elephant with a calf attacked off trail hikers at Murchison Falls National Park,some 350 km northwest of Kampala.

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Proposed Kilimanjaro Fee Increase for $30 to $100

Posted on 4/2/2005 by Roger

The Guardian reports the Tanzania National Parks Authority is proposing to increase the entrance fees to Serengeti and Kilimanjaro National Parks from $30 US to $100 US.

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Corruption Charges About Overcrowding on Kilimanjaro's Marangu Trail

Posted on 3/1/2005 by Roger

AllAfrica tells a story of corruption regarding Kilimanjaro permits causing overcrowding on the mountain. More than 25,000 tourists climb Kilimanjaro each year, often paying thousands of dollars for the privilege, and each of the three routes up the mountain is … Continue reading →

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Kilimanjaro Porters Protest Working Conditions

Posted on 2/4/2005 by Roger

The London Times reports porters who carry bags up Mount Kilimanjaro to alert the world to horrible conditions including as many as ten porters being forced to sleep in tents designed for four, no sleeping bags or mats and not … Continue reading →

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Cops on Top Kilimanjaro Audio Blog Wows 'Em At Slashdot

Posted on 1/17/2005 by Roger

Cops on Top Expedition has gotten notice of the ultimate geek site slashdot.org because of its use of its audio blog via satellite phone (you can listen via mp3) of its expedition up Kilimanjaro. There’s an interesting debate there on … Continue reading →

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