With a new year finally upon us, now is the perfect time to start planning your 2019 holidays, and if this year is going to be the year when you finally cross ‘Climb Kilimanjaro’ off your Bucket List, why no do so under a full moon. Climbing Kilimanjaro is a once in a lifetime experience…
Category: Kilimanjaro expeditions
Last-Minute Kilimanjaro Climbs: Yes, There’s Still Time to Book for Christmas
If you love the idea of escaping winter in the northern hemisphere and spending Christmas or New Year’s hiking Mount Kilimanjaro, you’ll be pleased to know that there is still time to book your trip to the Roof of Africa on a Last-Minute Kilimanjaro Expedition! Coordinating a Kilimanjaro tour takes time. There’s the National Park…
Climbing Kilimanjaro: Why Night Time Summits Are Best
If 2018 is going to be the year in which you finally tick ‘Climb Kilimanjaro’ off your Bucket List, then now is the perfect time to start finalising your trip to the Roof of Africa and preparing for what will be one of the most exciting and exhilarating experiences that you are likely to have…
Friday’s Photoshoot: Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro!
It’s nearly that time of the year again, and if your New Year’s Resolution is to Climb Kilimanjaro, now is the perfect time to start planning your expedition to the Roof of Africa! Thousands upon thousands of intrepid travellers attempt to climb Africa’s highest mountain each year, and while not everyone makes it to the…
Kilimanjaro’s Campsites: A View from Above
If you love the idea of Climbing Kilimanjaro in 2018, but hate the thought of camping, you’ll be pleased to know that it is not nearly as bad as it seems! The ground is hard – yes, and you can expect zero temperatures from day one, but the campsites are extremely well organised on Africa’s…
Private Tours Kilimanjaro: The Pros and Cons of the Rongai Route
In this final addition of our Kilimanjaro Route Pros and Cons, we cover the increasingly popular Rongai Route. The only route to approach Mount Kilimanjaro from the north, the Rongai Route starts just south of the Kenya border in Kilimanjaro National Park, where hikers can enjoy spectacular views of the mountain from day one. Widely…
Expedition Kilimanjaro FAQ: Solo Climbs for Single Travellers
If you dream of climbing Kilimanjaro, but cannot find a partner in crime to join you on this adventure of a lifetime, or do not like the thought of sharing the experience with complete strangers, a solo Kilimanjaro expedition could be the perfect choice for you. Affordable, comprehensive, and available to start on any day…
What are the Easiest and Hardest Routes on Kilimanjaro?
For many travellers, climbing Kilimanjaro is the trip of a lifetime, and if you are in the midst of planning your expedition to the Roof of Africa, you have probably figured out by now that you need to invest a great deal of time, money, and motivation if you are to reach the welcoming sign…
Private Climbs Kilimanjaro: It’s All About the Porters, Cooks & Guides!
Kilimanjaro is one of the only members of the Seven Summits that everyone can climb, and so it is no surprise that some 50,000 visitors flock to Tanzania each year in a bid to conquer Africa’s highest snow-capped peak. Climbing Kilimanjaro is by no means a cheap holiday, and after considering the costs involved such…
Kilimanjaro Campsites: What You Need to Know
Climbing Kilimanjaro is one of the most exciting, nerve-wracking and rewarding things that you can do in your lifetime. Not only is it a member of the mighty Seven Summits, Kilimanjaro is Africa’s tallest mountain, and the highest freestanding mountain in the world, and so standing on top of its snow-capped peak is a real…
The Umbwe Route: Tackling Kilimanjaro’s Most Difficult Route to the Roof of Africa
According to Tanzania National Parks, Mount Kilimanjaro attracts some 50,000 climbers every year. A Bucket List adventure for many, Kilimanjaro is accessible, affordable, and achievable for anyone who is mentally and physically prepared for the challenge ahead, but the increasing number of visitors make for a very crowded climb, particularly during peak travel months, and…
Mountain Biking Kilimanjaro: Taking Adventure to the Next Level!
If you want to climb Kilimanjaro in 2017, but dream of doing something a little more adventurous, then why not book a Kilimanjaro Mountain Biking Expedition, where you can both hike and cycle to the ‘Roof of Africa’ and enjoy one almighty downhill ride! A relatively new concept on Africa’s highest mountain, Mountain Biking Expeditions…
