As Africa’s highest mountain, you may automatically think that Mount Kilimanjaro is constantly sprinkled in snowfall, but that’s really not the case… perhaps until now! Having climbed Kilimanjaro twice, both times at the end of September / beginning of October, we’ve experienced nothing but beautiful blue skies, and while the temperatures are understandably frosty at…
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Why Now Is The Cheapest Time of Year to Book Your Kilimanjaro Expedition 2019
With the year fast drawing to an end, many of us are already thinking about our 2019 holidays, and if next year is the year when you are finally going to cross ‘Climb Kilimanjaro’ off your Bucket List, now is the perfect time to start coordinating your plans. Kilimanjaro Expeditions are in big demand, and…
Kilimanjaro: Is Machame Camp to Shira Camp the Toughest Day on the Mountain?
When climbing Kilimanjaro along the Machame Route, day one is pretty much a walk in the park. The route from the Machame Gate starts relatively flat, winding its way slowly but surely up to the Machame Base Camp, and apart from a few steep steps, there’s nothing really to get worried about. In fact, like…
It’s Kilimanjaro Climbing Season – Anyone for Uhuru Peak?
It is that time of the year again, and if you intend to climb Africa’s highest mountain this autumn or winter, now is the perfect time to book your Mount Kilimanjaro Expedition! While you can climb Kilimanjaro at any time of the year, it’s pretty cold during the months of June, July and August, but…
Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro in 2014? Here’s What You can Expect!
Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro is a truly amazing experience, and if you are heading to Tanzania this year to attempt Africa’s highest mountain, here are a few photos of our trip along the 7-Day Machame Route to give you some idea of what to expect… Mambo Kwa Yesu!
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…
Faces of Kilimanjaro – The Real Conquerors
There is no doubt about it; most of us who have made it to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro would not have done so without the help, care, and smiling faces of our amazing Mountain Crew. From the Mountain Guide and Chef right through the hard-working porters that carry our belongings in double quick time…
The Real Cost of Climbing Kilimanjaro – What You Need to Budget
The first question people ask when we tell them we climbed Kilimanjaro is, “was it hard”, and the second question is always, “how much did it cost”. We think we have answered our first question in our previous posts about Kili (in case you missed it, the answer is “yes, but do-able”), but we haven’t…
Climb Kilimanjaro on New Year’s Eve
If you want to do something extraordinary this New Years Eve, then why not head on down to Tanzania and attempt the mighty Mount Kilimanjaro! A spectacular mountain that just about anyone can climb, Kilimanjaro attracts hikers and adventure travellers from across the globe, and as it is open all year round, those looking to…
Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro – Part 2
Climbing Kilimanjaro 7-Day Machame Route – Day 2 Machame Gate When a lifelong dream becomes a reality, I believe that one of the best ways to preserve those precious memories is to put the experience down in words. A diary, a notepad, or in this case, a blog, are great tools for remembering, sharing and reliving…
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