Everyone reading this should know that Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest peak in Africa. But do you know the nine next highest mountains in Africa? We book treks to the summit of two of them, Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru. …

Adventure seekers planning on climbing Kilimanjaro frequently ask “How long does it take to climb Kilimanjaro?” The short answer is six to nine days. This is from the route you chose gate to the summit and back down to the exit gate. The longer you are on the mountain, the…

When traveling to Tanzania, where does the trip begin? Our trips begin in lodges in Arusha, Tanzania. With prior arrangements, we will pick you up at Kilimanjaro International Airport (Airport Code: JRO). Which Airport Should I Fly Into? The most convenient way to travel to Tanzania is to fly to JRO. From there, clients will make…

When it comes to shoes to wear on your Mount Kilimanjaro climb, one shoe that comes to mind is the La Sportiva Ultra Raptor. It is a shoe line that has been around for many years and is reliable and has a fierce following of outdoor enthusiasts. La Sportiva makes…

Over the years we have seen and heard many mistakes made by clients when they were heading to Tanzania. Many of them were avoidable. So without further ado, here are the top 5 mistakes people make when booking their Kilimanjaro climb. #1: AVOID CONFUSION The first of the mistakes people make when booking…

When traveling to Tanzania, you should bring along enough money for tipping. We realize that not all cultures believe in tipping. But it is customary in Tanzania to tip. This not only applies to your guides and porters on your Kilimanjaro climb, but also on safari, around town, and at…

You can climb Kilimanjaro all year round. However, some months can have colder temperatures, more rain, and more snow. This article aims to provide a brief overview of the two trekking seasons that are the best month to climb Kilimanjaro. Winds and Kilimanjaro Weather Weather on Kilimanjaro is heavily affected by the interaction between…

Everyone needs to use the bathroom, it’s a fact of life. So how and where do you use the toilets on Kilimanjaro? Well, this is an awkward conversation, but one that is necessary to be prepared for Kilimanjaro. For example, we have had a client go back down off the…

One of the items you have most likely come across in doing your Kilimanjaro research is the infamous Barranco Wall. You don’t like heights so now you are hesitant to even go to Kilimanjaro. We are here to tell you that the Barranco Wall should not be a deciding factor…