We know first-hand just how much planning is involved in Climbing Kilimanjaro, and so we have put together this Kilimanjaro Essential Guide to help you prepare for the mental and physical challenges that you will face on your expedition to the Roof of Africa. About Mount Kilimanjaro At 5.895m above sea level, Mount Kilimanjaro is…
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Kilimanjaro Total Lunar Eclipse – Book Your Climb for September 2015
If you dream of climbing Kilimanjaro under a full moon, now is the perfect time to book your September 2015 Mount Kilimanjaro Expedition. On 28th September 2015, a rare Total Lunar Eclipse is set to take place, and Tanzania just happens to be one of the best places in the world to see it. So…
Climbing Kilimanjaro – Hand Luggage Essentials
There is nothing worse than lost or delayed luggage, especially if you are heading off on an expedition such as Mount Kilimanjaro that requires specialist clothing and equipment, but with an estimated 2.5million suitcases going missing each year, it is something you should consider when packing for your trip. While any reputable Kilimanjaro Climbing company…
Climb Kilimanjaro – Full Moon Dates 2014
Climbing Kilimanjaro is a wonderful experience at any time of the year, but if you would like to make your way to the ‘Roof of Africa’ under a full moon, you need to plan your climb to coordinate with Kilimanjaro’s Full Moon dates for 2014. Summiting in the moonlight is a magical experience, with glittering…
14 Reasons to Climb Mount Kilimanjaro in 2014
With just a few days to go until we stride into 2014, it is time to get down to the nitty-gritty and make those New Year’s Resolutions that we have no intention of keeping! The most popular New Year’s resolutions may include dieting, drinking less, and exercising more, but let’s face it; they are all…
Kilimanjaro Mountain Crew – Going above and beyond Uhuru Peak to give us the Trip of a Lifetime
If you have climbed Kilimanjaro, then you will have witnessed first-hand just how important the guides, assistant guides, cooks and porters really are. Not just there to carry our belongings, our tents, our food supplies and our port-a-loos up over 5,000 metres above sea level, Kilimanjaro Mountain Crew go out of their way to encourage…
Climbing Kilimanjaro’s Umbwe Route – A Tough but Rewarding Journey to the Roof of Africa
There are many routes to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, and while some are said to be more challenging than others, the Umbwe Route is widely considered the toughest of them all. Approached from the south, Kilimanjaro’s Umbwe Route is shorter, steeper and more direct than most of the mountains other routes, and…
Climb Kilimanjaro New Years Eve Summit
Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro is a magical experience at any time of the year, but many Kili adventurers choose New Years Eve as their summit date to mark the start of a new year in style! Christmas and New Year Kilimanjaro climbs are very popular indeed, and so if you are looking for a peaceful trek…
Climb Mount Kilimanjaro on the Marangu Route
There are many ways to get to the ‘Roof of Africa’, but Mount Kilimanjaro’s most popular (and most populated) route remains the 5 or 6 day Marangu Route. Fondly referred to as the ‘Coca Cola’ Route by the locals, the Marangu Route involves sleeping in huts, rather than tents, and while they are shared (6-8…
Kilimanjaro Climbing Routes – Which One is Right for You
When we booked our Kilimanjaro Climb, I was surprised to learn just how many routes there are to the ‘Roof of Africa’ – and that this magical mountain offers six different passageways to cater for every age, every fitness level, and every budget. Everyone who attempts to climb Mount Kilimanjaro has one goal in mind – and…
