Tanzania is fast becoming one of the world’s most popular holiday destinations, and when you consider just how many amazing attractions this East African gem has to offer, it’s no surprise that thousands of travellers flock here each year. Home of the mighty Mount Kilimanjaro, the Serengeti Plains, the Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire National Park, Lake…
Want to Climb Kilimanjaro in 2017? Here’s Why the 8-Day Lemosho Route Should Be Your Number #1 Choice!
A New Year is almost upon us, and if 2017 is going to be the year in which you Climb Kilimanjaro, now is the perfect time to start planning your trip to the Roof of Africa, budgeting for your expedition, and booking your flights to JRO International where your adventure will begin. Climbing Kilimanjaro is…
24 Hours on Kilimanjaro: A Typical Day on Africa’s Highest Mountain
Whether you are currently planning your trip to the Roof of Africa, or if you have already booked your Kilimanjaro Expedition, chances are, you have a lot of questions about what day-to-day life is like on Africa’s highest mountain. It’s hard to prepare for something when you don’t know what to expect, so here is…
Kilimanjaro Full Moon Dates 2017
Are you going to Climb Kilimanjaro in 2017? If so, why not make your expedition to the Roof of Africa even more spectacular by climbing under a full moon! There’s something quite special about hiking to Stella Point (or Gilman’s Point) and Uhuru Peak with nothing more than the soft glow of the moonlight to…
Choosing the Right Company for Your Kilimanjaro Expedition
Out of all the seven Summits, Kilimanjaro is probably the cheapest mountain to climb, but as with any major ‘tourist’ attraction, it is surrounded by climbing companies that do it right, and climbing companies that do not. If you want to be a “responsible traveller”, it is important that the people of Tanzania benefit from…
Climbing Kilimanjaro: Lemosho Route vs. Machame Route
Climbing Kilimanjaro is a once-in-a-lifetime experience for many, and so it is essential that you do it right! You need to find a reputable climbing company with years of experience, you need to prepare yourself mentally and physically for the expedition ahead of you, but perhaps most importantly of all, you need to decide which…
Ain’t No Mountain High Enough! Singing and Dancing to the Top of Kilimanjaro
There are many things to consider when booking your Kilimanjaro Expedition, and choosing the right route for your trip to the Roof of Africa is just the start of the process. You then need to find a reputable company to book with, train for your expedition so that you are able to make it to…
Food & Drink on Mount Kilimanjaro: What to Expect During Your Expedition
We’ve all heard the saying ‘you are what you eat’ and when it comes to Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, you need to eat and drink as much as you possibly can if you are to make it to the summit during your expedition. While most climbers have a good appetite on days one and two, altitude…
Kilimanjaro Tipping Guide: Budgeting for Your Trip to the Roof of Africa
Tipping on Kilimanjaro is standard, and while many budget operators will tell their customers that tipping is at their discretion, the fact is, many mountain guides, cooks, and porters do not receive the minimum wage suggested by the Kilimanjaro Porters Assistance Project (KPAP) or the Kilimanjaro National Parks Authority (KINAPA), and so they depend on…
Altitude Sickness: Know the Risks When Climbing Kilimanjaro
Climbing Kilimanjaro is a lifelong dream for many, and while thousands of people climb it successfully, a large percentage of travellers succumb to Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS), and up to 10 people die on the mountain every year. Just 10 days ago, South African rally car driver and sports personality Gugu Zulu passed away while…
New Tanzanian VAT Charges to Hike Up the Price of Kilimanjaro Expeditions & Serengeti Safaris
Climbing Kilimanjaro is not the cheapest holiday in world, but when you consider what is involved in your trek to the Roof of Africa, it is easy to understand where all your hard-earned cash goes. There are mountain guides, chefs and porters to pay, there are tents and cooking equipment to rent, there’s food supplies…
Flights to Kilimanjaro: Best Airlines for Your Trips to Tanzania
Planning a Kilimanjaro Expedition takes time, money, and a whole lot of training if you are to reach Uhuru Peak at 5,895metres above sea-level, but it’s getting to Kilimanjaro that could be your biggest challenge of all. Don’t get me wrong, there are several airlines that fly to Kilimanjaro International Airport, but there are no…
