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…
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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…
The Real Cost of Climbing Kilimanjaro
There are no shortage of tour operators offering Kilimanjaro Expeditions, but with prices ranging from $1000 to over $4000 per person, how are you supposed to know which company to go with? We all love a bargain, and if you are travelling on a very tight budget, you may be tempted to go for the…
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…
Expedition Kilimanjaro: Group Tour vs Private Tour
If you have decided to climb Kilimanjaro in 2018 – Congratulations! You are about to embark on the most magical journey of your life. Climbing Kilimanjaro really is just as amazing as you imagine it to be, but like any expedition or adventure holiday, you need to plan it carefully if you are to get…
Anyone for Mountain Biking Kilimanjaro? Well… If Danny MacAskill Can Do It!
If you would like to conquer Kilimanjaro, but find a traditional hiking expedition just too easy, then why not book yourself on a Kilimanjaro Mountain Biking Tour, and follow in the footsteps (or should that be cycle path!) of Mountain Biker extraordinaire, Danny MacAskill, who has recently made it to the top of Africa’s Highest…
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…
Private Kilimanjaro Tours: The Pros and Cons of the Umbwe Route
If you are an experienced hiker looking for the challenge of a lifetime, Kilimanjaro’s Umbwe Route could be the perfect choice for your Kilimanjaro expedition. Short, steep, and strenuous in parts, the Umbwe Route jumps from 1,600m to 3,900m above sea-level in just 48-hours, and so it is perhaps no surprise that it is commonly…
Private Kilimanjaro Tours: The Pros and Cons of the Machame Route
Kilimanjaro’s Machame Route has grown in popularity in recent years, so much so, that it is now one of the most populous trails on Africa’s highest mountain. While it is possible to climb the Machame Route in just 6 days, it is strongly recommended that you go for the 7-day option, which allows extra time…
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…
Hiking & Biking Kilimanjaro FAQs: A Private Expedition along the Marangu Route
If you love the idea of mountain biking up Kilimanjaro, but your travel partner would prefer to hike up Africa’s highest mountain instead, a Private Hiking & Biking Kilimanjaro Expedition along the Marangu Route could be the perfect compromise for both of you. Specifically designed for couples and small groups who want to climb Kilimanjaro,…