Kilimanjaro

Kilimanjaro, The name itself is a mystery garlanded 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 Kibo) for the familiar snowy peak that stands imperious, overseer of the continent, and the summit of Africa. Not only is this the highest peak on the African continent; it is also the tallest free-standing mountain in the world, rising in breathtaking isolation from the surrounding coastal scrubland. Kilimanjaro is one of the world's most accessible high summits, a beacon for visitors from around the world. 1. UTC/GMT +3 hours 2. Google Map https://tinyurl.com/yafvc44f 3. Currency: TSH, Tanzanian shilling 4. Language: Swahili, English 5. Local Airport at Destination: JRO, Kilimanjaro International Airport, Kilimanjaro 6. Continent: Africa Landscape: The landscape on Kilimanjaro is very beautiful. The mountain can be divided into 5 climatic zones, each with its own fauna and flora. The lower reaches of the mountain are dominated by evergreen forests. The landscape becomes very arid and rocky. The fourth zone consists of very fine glacial scree / silt dessert setting. The top of Kilimanjaro is partially snow-capped with large glaciers interspersed between the volcanic craters. Attractions in Kilimanjaro: Snow-capped Kilimanjaro is one of the most famous and highest freestanding mountains in the world, rising from the north-eastern part of Tanzania. At the very base of the mountain, the local tribe, the WaChagga, have used their age-old farming method of zero-grazing to establish cultivated areas with coffee, maize, beans, sweet potato and bananas. Serengeti is the mother of all parks. The area is best known for its enormous herbivore migration, led by over a million zebra and wildebeest, a vast voracious lawnmower which in turn provides sustenance for a glut of predators. The Ngorongoro Highlands is a dramatic range of volcanic mountains that straddles the rift valley escarpment immediately to the south of the Serengeti. The main highlight is perhaps the most remarkable natural wonder in all Africa. the Ngorongoro Crater, where virtually the whole panoply of game can be seen year round. Lake Manyara is a relatively small but pretty national park sandwiched between the Rift Valley escarpment and the large sodiforous lake on the road to Ngorongoro and Serengeti. Tarangire is a good sized national park located just to the south of Lake Manyara in northern Tanzania. The main highlight is elephant, which mass here in enormous numbers during the dry season June to December. General game is also good, although predators tend to be quite difficult to find. What to do in Kilimanjaro: A stay at Mount Kilimanjaro View Lodge has something for everybody from the family with young children to the adventuresome traveler looking for a comfortable full-service home base. Many visitors prefer to remain close to the Lodge during their stay and simply relax. The beautiful setting against a lush green rain forest with spectacular views, a soothing hot water Jacuzzi pool close to completion, excellent authentic African food, the sound of waterfalls and active wildlife can satisfy most guests. Chagga Dancers and evening folklore add to the experience. Apart from usual known adventure Kilimanjaro climbing, there are a lot more to see in Mount Kilimanjaro. On western side of Kilimanjaro on lemosho route travelers can do 2 days or day trip for wildlife tours and game drives. In Mount Kilimanjaro there are natural waterfalls to see like Materuni waterfalls and Kinukamori waterfalls. Near or at these Kilimanjaro waterfalls, there are birds, monkeys and lots of wild animals. At slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro there are volcanic lakes like lake Chala and culture tour to explore Chagga tribe at slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro Where to stay in Kilimanjaro: There are several hotels and campsites outside the park in the village of Marangu and town of Moshi. There are Huts and campsites on the mountain for the Accommodation. There are very good accommodations in Mount Kilimanjaro National Park, Lake Manyara National park and Serengeti National Park. How to go to Kilimanjaro: The Kilimanjaro Airport, JRO is one of the Busiest Airports in Tanzania. Many Airlines offer direct flights from the various destinations. If coming from Europe, KLM (Delta Air Lines) has a daily non-stop flight from Amsterdam to JRO. Air viva offers connections between Kilimanjaro and several domestic airports, such as Arusha. Year 2012 several International Airlines launched direct flight to Kilimanjaro International Airport, these are Turkish Airlines and Qatar Airways. These are in addition to other International Airlines like Ethiopian Airways, Condor Air and Kenya Airways. Activities:  Wildlife Safaris  Local Rain Forest Hiking  Folklore  Storytelling  Chagga Dancers  Climbing  Mountain Biking  Trail Running  Camping  Skiing  Travelling  Culture  Kilimanjaro Activity Holidays: The world’s tallest freestanding mountain and the only place on land where you can clearly see the curvature of the Earth! It is a challenge, no doubt, but the rewards are immense - the friendly welcome and endless encouragement from the Chagga guides and porters, the endemic fauna, the history, geology and local mythology, and the warmth of the sun rising over Africa, climbing slowly above the summit of Mawenzi and catching the glacial ice that accompanies you along the crater rim to Uhuru Peak. Some of the Activity holidays in Kilimanjaro.  Lemosho route Kilimanjaro climb and safari  Rongai Route Kilimanjaro climb and Tanzania safari  Lemosho Route Kilimanjaro Climb  Climb Kilimanjaro, Rongai Route  Private tailor made Kilimanjaro climb  Kilimanjaro Machame Route  Kilimanjaro Climbing tour, the Northern Circuit  Machame Route Kilimanjaro  Umbwe Route Kilimanjaro climb  Classic Kilimanjaro trek in Tanzania Kilimanjaro Family holidays: As the world's tallest freestanding mountain at 5,985m, it is hardly surprising that trekking holidays to the magnificent Kilimanjaro summit are in demand. A Kilimanjaro trek offers sweeping views of two of the world's most spectacular nations, Tanzania and Kenya. You have two routes to choose from on one of our trekking holiday to Kilimanjaro, each offering something different and unique. • Lemosho route – The Lemosho Route tackles the mountain from the west and uses different ascent and descent paths, allowing you to experience a wider range of spectacular views along the way. • Rongai route – We also trek on the Rongai Route. Like Lemosho, this is a little-used trail with spectacular scenery and different ascent and descent paths. Kilimanjaro Short Breaks: Mountain Kilimanjaro Climbing is the best Short break in Kilimanjaro. From the Marangu Gate, Rain forest, Mandara hut, Horombo hut, Mawenzi Hut, Kibo hut, Uhuru Peak and to Marangu gate. In this tour you find a great adventure. Another Short Break for Kilimanjaro is from Arusha town, Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro.

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Apple Aiming at Unbreakable iPhone for Latest iSmartphone

California-based Apple Inc. is in a course to bring in unbreakable iDevices, probably targeting to launch with the next edition of iPhone series.

It has been reported that Apple patents technology are eagerly working hard to develop iDevices with drop-proof. Basically a Motor within device that can change its angle during fall, so it lands on a less vulnerable surface. Silicon Giant and the creator of Apple iPhone, iPad and iPod has patented a technology designed to safeguard mobile phones and other similar devices from breaking when dropped.

It was also confirmed that this patent covers a defensive mechanism for an electronic device that includes sensors to identify the freefall of the device, and a mechanism that can adjust its centre of gravity. As per the patent, a motor within the device can change its angle during a fall, so that it lands on a less vulnerable surface instead of its glass screen.



iPhone manufacturer teamed up with Treyz Law Group of San Francisco for assistance and applied for the patent in September 2011.

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Suicide Squad Lines Up With Incredible Star-Studded Cast

Finally the names of Warner Bros. latest upcoming movie Suicide Squad starring has been announced, the action hero’s list is lined up with Will Smith as Deadshot, Jared Leto as the Joker, Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn, Tom Hardy as Rick Flag, Cara Delevingne as Enchantress and Jai Courtney as Captain Boomerang.

With the series of big names are linked to a movie project, it usually comes out later as that one or two might be replaced. However Warner Brothers have pulled out all the plugs for their next big project Suicide Squad movie with all the top talent being recruited. Studio has confirmed that stars and their roles in the film

However there are also speculations that Jesse Eisenberg is in talks to take up the role as Lex Luthor. This film is being directed by David Ayer and the movie revolves with a group of villains recruited by desperate authorities for a mission deemed too dangerous for anyone else. It also has been told that the film set foot into production in Canada next April and planned to be released in the summer of 2016.

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The Golf King Tiger Woods is back in Action

Legendry Golfer Tiger Woods is back where he belongs, on the grass rolling the ball into series of holes, going for Condor, Double Eagle, Eagles and Birdie at this weeks PGA Tour's Hero World Challeng.

Woods has already inked 14 majors in just over 11 years and 79 PGA Tour victories, which is only three shy of the record. 38-year-old Tiger has absolutely conquered the golf world since he began in 1997, and has been on the throne for almost 13 years. Golf has been in a whole new level when Tiger is around the clubs, though he has been going through rough patches of his career.

Nielsen ratings for the PGA Tour's Hero World Challenge, are getting higher with the odds, as the King of Golf is back in action, after recovering from an injury. Tiger’s last major success was in 2008, after which he has been completely different person on-off the game, due to personal issues after his marriage getting wrecked, further with several injuries like bulging disk, knee injury, Achilles' tendon injury, Achilles' tendon and back to lower back problems.

After devastating five years of his career Woods is heading back to his ring in this week at Windermere, FL for his annual tournament. Some of the top golfers like Patrick Reed, Graeme McDowell, Bubba Watson, Keegan Bradley, Rickie Fowler and Jordan Spieth will be competing at the Hero World Challenge.

14 time major is getting back after four months to swing of things

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iPhone 6 – iPhone 6 Plus $199, $299 or $399?

Silicon Giant Apple Inc has unveiled the most awaited smartphone of the year iPhone 6 and its stores attracted long lines of shoppers worldwide for the debut of the latest two iPhones Friday, indicating vigorous demand for the bigger-screen smartphones.

However the question is whats the price going to be $199- $299 or & $399? Leaving Hundreds of iPhone users were waiting to get hands on the latest iSmartphones outside Apple store at the Somerset Collection and other stores around United States, Friday morning.

Or is it in a traditional manner 16GB $199, 32GB $299 and 64 GB $399? Still it has been the most puzzling question whats the pricing going to be for unlocked versions and carrier ones. First point they have popped out Apple duo surprise iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, which is the first treat to the Apple fans. Now the second surprise is still awaited as what will be the cost of both Apple Smartphones versions.

Other parts of the globe had already tasted the iPhone 6 andthe 6 Plus which went on sale in Australia, Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan, France, Germany and the UK, before rolling out in Puerto Rico, Canada and the U.S. Shoppers in Metro Detroit, New York and San Francisco.

Hurry up and get the latest Apple gadgets at the best prices.

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