With seven established routes to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro, namely Lemosho, Shira, Rongai, Umbwe, Northern Circuit, Machame, and Marangu, it can be difficult deciding which one is right for your Kilimanjaro Expedition. While all routes are different and vary in terms of difficulty and duration, they are all worthy of consideration, but if you…
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Climbing Kilimanjaro & Camping Safari
If you are heading to Tanzania to Climb Kilimanjaro, it makes perfect sense to extend your trip with a safari in neighbouring Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, the Serengeti Plains, and of course, the UNESCO World Heritage Site Ngorongoro Crater. Why? Well, these awe-inspiring National Parks are all within driving distance of Mount…
Climb Kilimanjaro: Full Moon Dates 2019
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…
Want to Climb Kilimanjaro in 2019? Join the Equatours Group Expedition!
It’s been a while since Team Equatours Climbed Kilimanjaro, and so we have decided to pull on our hiking boots again in 2019 with 7-Day Machame Route Expedition – and you are invited to join us! Starting in Arusha on 1st October 2019, our Private Kilimanjaro Tour is designed for intrepid travellers who are looking…
Blizzards Hit Mount Kilimanjaro! Get Ready for a Frosty Expedition!
As Africa’s highest mountain, you may automatically think that Mount Kilimanjaro is constantly sprinkled in snowfall, but that’s really not the case… perhaps until now! Having climbed Kilimanjaro twice, both times at the end of September / beginning of October, we’ve experienced nothing but beautiful blue skies, and while the temperatures are understandably frosty at…
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…
Why Now Is The Cheapest Time of Year to Book Your Kilimanjaro Expedition 2019
With the year fast drawing to an end, many of us are already thinking about our 2019 holidays, and if next year is the year when you are finally going to cross ‘Climb Kilimanjaro’ off your Bucket List, now is the perfect time to start coordinating your plans. Kilimanjaro Expeditions are in big demand, and…
Climbing Kilimanjaro: Summing Up Summit Night
Climbing Kilimanjaro is an exciting adventure, but if there is one thing that makes the most confident of climber quiver at the knees, it would have to be the thought of summit night. It’s long, it’s cold, and it is probably one of the most challenging hikes you are ever likely to face your life,…
Private Kilimanjaro Expedition: Why Tours for Singles are on the Increase
If you love the idea of climbing Mount Kilimanjaro but have yet to convince one of your buddies to join you, why not book yourself a Private Kilimanjaro Tour, and make your way to the Roof of Africa on a journey tailor-made just for you. The perfect option for intrepid travellers who would rather not…
Expedition Mount Meru: The Perfect Warm Up for Kilimanjaro
Climbing Kilimanjaro is possibly the Number #1 Bucket List Adventure in the world, and deservedly so. Africa’s highest mountain is one of the Seven Summits after all, and while many of us will never get to conquer Everest in Nepal, Denali in Alaska, or Carstensz Pyramid in Western Papua, Mount Kilimanjaro is within everyone’s reach….
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…
Kilimanjaro Full Moon Dates 2018: Plan Your Private Expedition
If Climbing Kilimanjaro is at the top of your Bucket List for 2018, now is the perfect time to start planning your expedition to the Roof of Africa. Whether you decide on a Private Kilimanjaro Expedition, a scheduled group tour, or a charitable event, your journey to the top of Africa’s highest mountain is sure…
