It is estimated that around 35,000 people attempt to Climb Kilimanjaro each year, and while many of those expeditions are successful, many are not. If you plan to climb Africa’s highest mountain this year, there are certain things you can do to improve your chances of reaching Uhuru Peak. Climbing Kilimanjaro is not technically challenging,…
Controversial Plans in Tanzania for a Cable Car on Mount Kilimanjaro
Climbing Kilimanjaro is a privilege. It’s a once in a lifetime experience that requires physical strength, mental determination, and the sheer will to succeed, and only those who have made it to the summit of Uhuru Peak will be able to explain the elation and sense of achievement one feels when watching the sunrise over…
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…
Kilimanjaro Porters Assistance Project (KPAP): Why You Should Climb Responsibly in 2019
Climbing Kilimanjaro was once a trip reserved for the wealthy, but due to an endless supply of Tanzanian and foreign tour operators offering Kilimanjaro Expeditions, anyone can afford to climb this member of the Seven Summits. It’s a Bucket List dream for many, and rightly so. Climbing Africa’s highest mountain is a life changing experience and…
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,…
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…
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…
Climbing Kilimanjaro: Your Questions Answered
If you are thinking about Climbing Kilimanjaro, chances are, you have a long list of questions. When should you go? Which route is right for you? Should you take a private Kilimanjaro expedition or join a group tour? There’s much to decide when it comes to booking this trip of a lifetime, and if you…
