Mark Ziese

January 23, 2026

Above the Clouds: The Final Push on Mt. Kilimanjaro

Mark Ziese

January 23, 2026

Preparing for a "snowpocalypse"? See what real cold looks like on Mt. Kilimanjaro. Tips on temperatures, freezing altitudes, and the final push to Uhuru Peak. . .

Mark Ziese

September 13, 2019

Mt Kilimanjaro, Exploring Tanzania

The “Flat-Top” That Isn't: Exploring Kilimanjaro’s Secret Caldera

Mark Ziese

September 13, 2019

Mt Kilimanjaro, Exploring Tanzania

Think Kilimanjaro has a flat top? Think again! From hand-drawn diagrams to summit photos at Uhuru Peak, explore the volcanic 'cooking pot' at the top of Africa’s highest peak.

Mark Ziese

February 22, 2018

Mt Kilimanjaro, Exploring Tanzania

The wonder of africa

Mark Ziese

February 22, 2018

Mt Kilimanjaro, Exploring Tanzania

I pulled off a mitt and put my bare hand against the sign. It read "CONGRATULATIONS YOU ARE NOW AT UHURU PEAK, TANZANIA."

Mark Ziese

February 1, 2018

Mt Kilimanjaro, Exploring Tanzania, Geography & Geology

Kili's flattop

Mark Ziese

February 1, 2018

Mt Kilimanjaro, Exploring Tanzania, Geography & Geology

We beat the sun to Stella Point, but not by much.

I found a comfortable rock and sank into it like a sofa. A local appeared out of nowhere and extended a plastic cup my way. I couldn't remember his face. Was he from our group?