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….
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…
18 Reasons Why You Should Take a Private Kilimanjaro Tour in 2018
What is your 2018 New Year’s Resolution going to be? If you haven’t decided yet, you have just 10 days left to work on a list of possibilities, and with Christmas and New Year’s Eve to keep you occupied between now and 1st January, it might be a good idea to make your decision now,…
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…
Kilimanjaro Porters Need Your Help: Support KPAP Now!
As anyone who has climbed Kilimanjaro will know, the porters really are the true heroes of the mountain. Working tirelessly to ensure we are well fed, comfortable, and motivated throughout our expeditions, Kilimanjaro’s Porters make our journey to the Roof of Africa that little bit easier, and without them, many of us simply wouldn’t make…
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…
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…
Take the Kilimanjaro Climbers Survey – And Help KPAP Improve the Working Conditions of Porters
It is estimated that around 50,000 people attempt to Climb Kilimanjaro each year, and so there is plenty of work available for Kilimanjaro Porters, but sadly, these hardworking individuals are often overworked, under paid, lacking essential high-altitude hiking gear, and under fed by unscrupulous climbing companies who are prepared to cut corners to offer cheaper…
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…
