When you book your Kilimanjaro Expedition, the last thing on your mind is failure, but sadly, a large percentage (believed to be more than 50% on 5-day expeditions) do not make it to Uhuru Peak. You can improve your chances by booking a longer trek (at least 7 days), training hard in the 12 weeks…
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The Best Sleeping Bag for Your Kilimanjaro Trek
Trying to get a good night’s sleep on Mount Kilimanjaro is no easy task, especially if you are trekking the Machame Route, the Lemosho Route, or one of the other camping routes that do not overnight in Mountain Huts, but there are a few things you can do to make your nights more comfortable, and…
Climb Kilimanjaro – Great Value Total Lunar Eclipse Small Group Expedition
Many people list ‘Climbing Kilimanjaro’ as a once-in-a-lifetime adventure, and when you stand at Uhuru Peak some 5,895metres above sea level, the first thing you say to yourself is “amazing – but never again!”, but the truth is, this mighty mountain gets under your skin, and once you conquered it, it is only a matter…
Planet Lodge Arusha – Karibu to Kilimanjaro’s Friendliest Hotel
Many Kilimanjaro Climbing companies use hotels in Moshi as a base for their Kilimanjaro climbs, but if you want to see a little bit more of the ‘real’ Tanzania; it is worth heading into the city of Arusha, where you will find some great hotels and restaurants that serve traditional food to local people. Arusha…
Friday’s Photo Shoot: Climbing Kilimanjaro Machame Route on a Private Trek
Many people choose to climb Kilimanjaro over Christmas and New Year, and as a result, most group tours are booked up months in advance. Fortunately, there is an alternative for those who are less organised, and if you are thinking about climbing Kilimanjaro this festive season, you can still book a private trek along the…
Kilimanjaro, Serengeti & Zanzibar – A trio of delights just waiting to be discovered in Tanzania
The Kilimanjaro Climbing season is officially underway, and if you are thinking about climbing Africa’s highest mountain between now and next spring, make sure you allow a few extra days for a safari in the Serengeti Plains and a much-need beach break in Zanzibar. There are many different ways in which to schedule your trip…
A Day in the Life of a Kilimanjaro Porter
Kilimanjaro Porters are the unsung heroes of Mount Kilimanjaro, and if you are thinking about climbing Africa’s highest mountain anytime soon, you will need a team of professional mountain crew and porters to help you reach your goal – Uhuru Peak at 5,895metres above sea level. Those who have already climbed Kilimanjaro will know just…
Kilimanjaro vs. Aconcagua
If you dream of climbing the Seven Summits, your starting point will most probably be Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania or Mount Aconcagua in Argentina as they are both accessible by anyone with a good level of physical fitness and the routes are not technically challenging… but that is where the similarities end. At 6,962 metres…
Worried About Going Hungry on Kilimanjaro? Worry Not! Here’s a Typical Daily Menu…
I have been researching Aconcagua Climbing Companies recently, and was surprised to find that, while many companies offer a good service, many climbers complain that they are not getting enough food during their 18-day trek! With food being one of ‘the’ most important factors of any expedition, I cannot believe that some companies would cut…
Kilimanjaro Escorted Tour – Lunar Eclipse – 9-Day Machame Route – Departure Date 21st September 2015
Many people list climbing Mount Kilimanjaro as a lifelong dream adventure, so why not join us on our 2015 Lunar Eclipse Escorted Tour, and make your journey to the Roof of Africa even more spectacular! A rare treat that only happens once or twice per year, a Lunar Eclipse is a truly amazing sight, and…
Climb Kilimanjaro for Charity – An Adventure Tour with a Good Cause
There are many reasons to Climb Mount Kilimanjaro, it could be a ‘bucket list’ dream you have had for many years, or it could be to test your own mental and physical strength, but many people climb Kilimanjaro for charity and try to raise funds for those less fortunate than themselves. If you know of…
How hard is it to climb Kilimanjaro?
If you are thinking about climbing Africa’s highest mountain in 2014 or 2015, you probably have a long list of questions including… Which route should I climb? What time of year should I climb? Am I fit enough to climb? And How hard is it to climb Mount Kilimanjaro? They are all good questions, and…
