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newnewschool
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So my friend and I are planning a trip to Uganda and the surrounding areas. Is there anyone who has been to Africa? Any tips or ideas?
Feb 19 2013 2:32PM
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AnalSteve
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I've been on 7 African safaris and I have seen 4 kids be abducted by kony. He killed the fat one because he said he had no use for him.(yes I speak Bantu) OP don't go if u are fat or unathletic
Feb 21 2013 7:51AM
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CashmereCat
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Next summer I'm going to climb Kilimanjaro with my dad. I'm hoping that the climbing agencies have a handle on the safety part, and I bet they do.
Feb 21 2013 8:42AM
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SladeSki
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You'll love Kilimanjaro. It's hard work, but coming up to the summit at sun rise is the most amazing experience. I felt completely safe on the mountain... You'll probably fly into Arusha.. Not so safe... What hotel are you staying at?
Feb 21 2013 1:08PM
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CashmereCat
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I don't know yet, going to climb grand Teton this summer though, 2 days of training and only two of climbing. I'm super stoked
Feb 21 2013 7:02PM
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Phil-X-
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How hard is kilimanjaro?
Feb 21 2013 7:04PM
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CashmereCat
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It's considered the easiest of the peaks ( highest mountains on each continent) but that's just because it isn't a technical climb, supposedly a very long and tiring uphill hike
Feb 21 2013 7:13PM
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Phil-X-
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Thats what I thought, Ive never not completed a hike with my dad and I feel like this would be a sweet one to do. Know how many hours avg it is by any chance?
Feb 21 2013 7:47PM
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EmperorKuzco
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They make you take like 4 days on it I think at the least. Kilimanjaro is the most underrated mountain ever so many people just go in with a oh it's an easy hike mindset and just get their shit rocked by the altitude. But if you are an avid hiker go for it.
Feb 21 2013 8:31PM
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CashmereCat
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I was planning on taking it slower than that, bout a week or so
Feb 21 2013 9:23PM
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newnewschool
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Kilimanjaro would be unreal. A good start on the seven summits too.
Feb 21 2013 9:29PM
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corona
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How much did it end up costing you? I've heard stories of it costing thousands to get permission to hike up it.
Feb 21 2013 10:15PM
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sweet_caroline
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I climbed it this summer and it was badass. Do it
Feb 22 2013 3:58AM
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DANETRON
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Go there and be a total asshole to the local communities. Then when they attack you post on internet about it and profit
Feb 22 2013 7:38AM
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chicken
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my buddy just climbed kilamanjaro last week. not sure how much it cost him but certainly not thosands of dollars (for the permit I mean). It's like $15/day and you need to stay a minimum of like 5 days. I think they hired a guide as well.
Feb 22 2013 12:46PM
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k2killa10
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i heard there were so many minorities over there.
Feb 22 2013 12:50PM
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BertBoyd
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Africa
Feb 22 2013 1:14PM
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newnewschool
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hahaha watching your icon while listening to this...
Feb 22 2013 1:16PM
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whoa-dere
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ya? hitler's from germany, so don't go to germany?
Feb 22 2013 1:28PM
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Z-Juice
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I lost
Feb 22 2013 5:17PM
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EmperorKuzco
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Hitler isn't from Germany you r tard
Feb 22 2013 5:36PM
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JamesEarlRay
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I went to Africa once and got raped by a pack of n*****s
Feb 23 2013 12:44PM
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sweet_caroline
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You need a guide to go up. Nobody goes up on their own. It's not cheap it will cost you a few grand. But it's worth it
Feb 24 2013 2:40PM
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Ahmadinejad
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Probably cause 99% of the people on this site are ignorant white rich kids. Obviously Africa deals with conflict and disease but that barely scratches the surface of all there is to know and see on the continent. The fact that you associated Africa automatically with Kony shows how small your bubble of information is. Every 12 year old with access to youtube knows that. Is that the extent of your knowledge?

ITT: ignorant rich white kids.
Feb 24 2013 6:23PM
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CassiusClay
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Feb 24 2013 8:50PM
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Ahmadinejad
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swing and a miss.
Feb 24 2013 10:02PM
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skier_boy26
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lol, 'climb'



Africa kind of sucks. Morocco has its virtues, but much of the rest of the contient? I'll pass


Feb 24 2013 10:04PM
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CassiusClay
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You're clearly missing the point of that.
Feb 25 2013 12:22AM
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DANETRON
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Hahah good shit
Feb 25 2013 7:56AM
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EmperorKuzco
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Touche
Feb 26 2013 5:14PM
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penguiin
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I went to Uganda last summer and honestly it is an amazing place.

The one thing you HAVE to do is go on a safari. They take you out in a landrover and show you all sorts of animals.

The culture there is very different though. People are really chill so showing up on time isn't too common. The driving there is crazy so I don't recommend renting a car.

The people there are really friendly and easy to work with and surprisingly a lot of them speak english.

Be sure to always carry your own water and try to be as sanitary as possible without being offensive to the people. If you treat them like they are some dirty disgusting people they won't respect you as much.

Be prepared for everyone to stare at your because you are white.

All in all it's a great place just make sure you do your research and have a nice plan.
Feb 26 2013 5:46PM
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penguiin
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sorry for double post but you should also go to the equator. It is just a sign but it is still cool to say you did it.
Feb 26 2013 5:46PM
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