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…
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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…
Climb Kilimanjaro 2014 – On Any Day of the Year!
If you would like to climb Kilimanjaro in 2014, but can’t find any schedules that fit in with your annual leave, you will be pleased to know that you can climb Mount Kilimanjaro on ANY day of the year by simply booking a private tour. A private climb up Kilimanjaro can work out just a…
Packing for Kilimanjaro – What you need to Take and Why you need to Take it!
If you intend to be one of the +/- 40,000 people who climb Mount Kilimanjaro this year, there are certain things you need to pack to ensure your passage to the ‘Roof of Africa’ is a smooth one. While not a technical mountain, Kilimanjaro is not a mountain you can climb in jeans and trainers…
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…
Could Mount Kilimanjaro be Ice-free by 2060?
One of the most awe-inspiring and impressive sights you can expect to witness during your adventure to Uhuru Peak, the glaciers of Mount Kilimanjaro are like walls of glistening ice against a space-like landscape. Shining proudly against the morning sun for over 10,000 years, these magnificent glaciers have endured droughts, warms spells, and numerous sandstorms,…
These Boots Are Made for Walkin’ – All the Way Up Kilimanjaro!
If Mount Kilimanjaro is on your list of “things to do in 2013”, then you are going to need a whole list of equipment, clothing, and most importantly of all, a good pair of hiking boots. Though many climbers spend their first few days in trainers, I had my comfy hiking boots on from day…
When is the Best Time of Year to Climb Kilimanjaro?
While it is possible to climb Mount Kilimanjaro all year round, some months are considered better than others. Due to Kilimanjaro’s close proximity to the equator, it does not have winter and summer months as we do in the northern hemisphere, but rather, wet and dry seasons, so here we give you a brief breakdown…
