MOUNT KILIMANJARO
OVERVIEWS
Kilimanjaro in Tanzania is the highest peak in Africa and the highest free-standing mountain in the world. At 5895 metres, to climb Kilimanjaro is a great challenge, not to be underestimated, but entirely feasible for the hill walker looking to combine a high mountain adventure with going to Africa.
Kilimanjaro translates to “mountain of the springs” and its unique position just below the equator offers an opportunity to experience five different habitats from bottom to top, which makes an ascent of the mountain undeniably special. In a matter of days you’ll climb Kilimanjaro from the equator to what feels like the Arctic, moving through grasslands, tropical rainforest, alpine meadows, moorlands and desert uplands to snow and ice.
One of the most commonly asked questions we get is What to Wear on Kilimanjaro? It’s really important that you look at our Kilimanjaro Kit List but be assured that you don’t need to spend a fortune on kit when you can rent sleeping bags, trekking poles and many other items from us. In the more information section on this site you will also find details on Kilimanjaro Trip Preparation.
Routes Map
Why Choose us as your Kilimanjaro Tour Operator?
- We take safety on Kilimanjaro seriously and our staff are trained to deal properly with emergencies.
- We have a 95% success rate to the summit because of a seven day minimum policy which assists proper acclimatization.
- We are passionate about responsible tourism and our company supports sustainable development in Tanzania and Kenya in a real way. We have won the World Responsible Tourism Awards twice now.
- Our guides carry oxygen bottles and masks, a portable stretcher, altitude first aid a mountain shelter on every trip and they are qualified to UK outdoor first aid certification.
- We provide in depth information during the trip on altitude acclimatization, diet, descent procedures and using altitude drugs. These documents are put on the table every day for common use.
