The Kilimanjaro Climbing season is officially underway, and if you are thinking about climbing Africa’s highest mountain between now and next spring, make sure you allow a few extra days for a safari in the Serengeti Plains and a much-need beach break in Zanzibar. There are many different ways in which to schedule your trip…
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Kilimanjaro vs. Aconcagua
If you dream of climbing the Seven Summits, your starting point will most probably be Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania or Mount Aconcagua in Argentina as they are both accessible by anyone with a good level of physical fitness and the routes are not technically challenging… but that is where the similarities end. At 6,962 metres…
Worried About Going Hungry on Kilimanjaro? Worry Not! Here’s a Typical Daily Menu…
I have been researching Aconcagua Climbing Companies recently, and was surprised to find that, while many companies offer a good service, many climbers complain that they are not getting enough food during their 18-day trek! With food being one of ‘the’ most important factors of any expedition, I cannot believe that some companies would cut…
The Five Ecosystems of Mount Kilimanjaro
Mount Kilimanjaro might be Africa’s highest mountain, but it is also home to some of the most diverse ecosystems in the world. During your Kilimanjaro Climb, you will pass through no less than five unique ecosystems, and with a knowledgeable mountain guide in tow, you will get to uncover some of ‘Kili’s’ secrets on your…
Packing for Kilimanjaro – What you need to Take and Why you need to Take it!
If you intend to be one of the +/- 40,000 people who climb Mount Kilimanjaro this year, there are certain things you need to pack to ensure your passage to the ‘Roof of Africa’ is a smooth one. While not a technical mountain, Kilimanjaro is not a mountain you can climb in jeans and trainers…
Climb Kilimanjaro – Full Moon Dates 2014
Climbing Kilimanjaro is a wonderful experience at any time of the year, but if you would like to make your way to the ‘Roof of Africa’ under a full moon, you need to plan your climb to coordinate with Kilimanjaro’s Full Moon dates for 2014. Summiting in the moonlight is a magical experience, with glittering…
14 Reasons to Climb Mount Kilimanjaro in 2014
With just a few days to go until we stride into 2014, it is time to get down to the nitty-gritty and make those New Year’s Resolutions that we have no intention of keeping! The most popular New Year’s resolutions may include dieting, drinking less, and exercising more, but let’s face it; they are all…
Climb Kilimanjaro New Years Eve Summit
Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro is a magical experience at any time of the year, but many Kili adventurers choose New Years Eve as their summit date to mark the start of a new year in style! Christmas and New Year Kilimanjaro climbs are very popular indeed, and so if you are looking for a peaceful trek…
Climb Mount Kilimanjaro on the Marangu Route
There are many ways to get to the ‘Roof of Africa’, but Mount Kilimanjaro’s most popular (and most populated) route remains the 5 or 6 day Marangu Route. Fondly referred to as the ‘Coca Cola’ Route by the locals, the Marangu Route involves sleeping in huts, rather than tents, and while they are shared (6-8…
Kilimanjaro Climbing Routes – Which One is Right for You
When we booked our Kilimanjaro Climb, I was surprised to learn just how many routes there are to the ‘Roof of Africa’ – and that this magical mountain offers six different passageways to cater for every age, every fitness level, and every budget. Everyone who attempts to climb Mount Kilimanjaro has one goal in mind – and…
The Kilimanjaro Porters Assistance Project – Looking after the Guys who make our Kilimanjaro Climbs a Whole Lot Safer and Easier!
If you have climbed Kilimanjaro, you will have witnessed first-hand just how hard Kilimanjaro porters and cooks have to work to enable us to have a comfortable climbing experience. Carrying our luggage, our camping equipment and enough food supplies for the duration of our trip, Kilimanjaro porters, cooks and mountain guides are fundamental to the…
A Photographic Journey of Mount Kilimanjaro – Day 7 – A Long Way Down…!
When you book your Mount Kilimanjaro Climb, the only thing you think (and worry) about is getting to the top of the mountain, but what many people forget is that it takes you almost six days to get to the top – and just one day to get down! After taking your photographs under the…
