Lemosho Route Day 1 in Moshi Hotel transfer
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro airport, you will be met by African Safaris and Adventures and be taken to the Keys Hotel in Moshi. The rest of the day will be yours to do as you please; you may choose to relax a hotel in Moshi or explore the small town of Moshi (a small taxi ride away). You will have a preliminary talk in preparation for your trek the following days. Dinner Keys Hotel in Moshi.

Lemosho Day 2 Lemosho (2385m) - Big Tree Camp (2780m)
In the morning, you will be collected from hotels in Moshi and taken to Londorossi Gate at 2250m - a 2½-hour drive away. Here, you will be registered by the Mount Kilimanjaro National Park authorities. A further 15 km drive follows over a bumpy track into the dense rainforest to the drop off point where your trek begins. You will follow a moderately steep track, which leads you through an amazing and unspoilt natural forest until the Big Tree Camp (2780m). This camp is approx. 2½ hours away and is your destination for today. This region is home to wild game, such as elephants and buffaloes. For better safety, an armed ranger will eventually accompany you on your trek up to the Shira plateau of the Kilimanjaro. Overnight stay in tents. Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner

Lemosho Day 3 Big Tree Camp (2780m) - Shira Camp 2 (3900m)
Today’s long trek starts on a small trail which passes through the rainforest. As one climbs, the forest gradually thins out and the landscape turns again into a heath and moorland where the plants of Erica and Lobelia start to dominate the landscape. You will cross the Shira Ridge (ca. 3600m) and after 4 to 5 hours of trekking, you will reach the Shira Camp 1. Here you will stop for lunch, relax for a while and enjoy the fantastic views of Mt Meru and the Rift Valley. For the last part of the climb (approximately 3 hrs), you will climb another 250 meters in altitude. The landscape will once change again; your will walk on ground that once was a lava flow and just before reaching Shira Camp 2, you will pass the giant Senecias that can grow to almost 9 meters in height. At Shira Camp 2, you will camp for the night and with a little luck; enjoy the wonderful view of the Kibo summit in a warm evening sun. Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner

Lemosho Day 4 Shira Camp 2 (3900m) Barranco Camp (3960m)
Today with your African Safaris and Adventures guide you will climb approximately 700m but you will camp the next night at an elevation only slightly higher than the previous night. This will allow your body to acclimatise, as a height of over 4500m will be reached before descending again. In doing so, you will be able to see how your body reacts to such an altitude. The trek begins with a long ascent above the Shira Plateau in the direction of the Lava Tower Hut (4640m). The vegetation becomes more sparse as the landscape moves toward an afro-alpine desert. The climb passes through the spacious and sweeping Barranco Valley with its giant Senecias and Lobelia plants. After 6 – 7 hours walking, you will arrive at perhaps the most beautiful camp on the Kilimanjaro- the Barranco Camp. Here you will stay for the night. Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner

Lemosho Day 5 Barranco Camp - Karanga Camp (4035m)
Today’s trekking leg has many ascents and descents. Shortly after the start, you will tackle the steepest part of the entire route – the Barranco Wall. Every now and then, you may need your hands to hold on tight - but no fears: there are no alpine climbing passages. Safety is paramount and your guide will secure you with a safety line upon agreement whenever necessary. After that, you will walk along the mountain ridge with a fantastic view of the southern glacier of Kibo as well as an amazing sight of the Kibo summit. Walking time will be 3 to 4 hours. Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner

Lemosho Day 6 Karanga Camp (4035m) - Barafu Camp (4640m)
You will walk along a trail that passes through the afro-alpine dessert until you reach the destination of today – the Barafu Camp. This camp is situated at an altitude of 4640 meters and will be reached in about 3 to 4 hours. After a filling evening meal, you can relax and take an early night in preparation for tomorrow’s early climb. Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner

Lemosho Day 7 Barafu Camp - Uhuru Peak (5895m)
After a hot tea and a light snack, the climb begins at midnight in which you will climb the scree and ash paths of the Kibo by torchlight. After 5 -7 hrs of climbing by night, you will arrive at Stella Point, the crater rim of the Kilimanjaro. Another 1 - 2 hrs climb along the crater ridge will lead you to the summit of Uhuru Peak (5895m). From “Africa’s Roof”, you will be able to see the surrounding summits and landscape being lit up and warmed by the suns first rays – a truly liberating experience. After having a short break and taking many pictures, you will return to Camp Barafu just before midday where the rest of the climbing crew is waiting for you. Upon your return, you will have a warm meal and a well-deserved break of 1 – 2 hrs before you will hike back to the Camp Mweka (3080m) which is approx. 3 hours away. At Mweka Camp, you will have an evening meal followed by a relaxing evening and a good night’s sleep. Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner

Lemosho Day 8 Mweka Camp (3080m) - Mweka Gate (1630m)
The final leg of your adventure begins after breakfast with a traditional farewell ceremony from the mountain guides. Then, a gentle 2 -3 hrs descent follows through the rainforest to Mweka Gate where your driver waits for you and takes you back to the Keys Hotel in Moshi. Once there, you may choose to relax and stay at the pool or just idly doze away an hour or two with thoughts of the roof of Africa – the Kilimanjaro. Breakfast; Dinner

Day 9 Moshi - Additional Services
After breakfast, you can continue with your travel plans; take a transfer to the Kilimanjaro Airport or if preferred, to any place of your choice in the region of Moshi or take a Kenya safari and Tanzania safaris to Serengeti and Masai Mara Lemosho Route is a very beautiful and unspoilt Mount Climbing Route that still enjoys sighting of wild game along the forest section combing Tanzania Mountain Climbing Safari and Tanzania Wildlife Safaris, for those seeking a quiet Mt Climbing route away from the crowds it clearly a superior option for the first two days of movement. There after however, the Lemosho Route is precisely the same as the Machame Route. The start point of the Lemosho Route is particularly inaccessible during the wet season and Mountain climbers should be prepared to walk the final 2-5 kilometers of the road following heavy rains. Machame Route Mount Kilimanjaro journey time to reach the start point is quite long and joined to the possibility of not reaching the end of the road by vehicle head torches may well be needed to reach Forest Camp on day 1. On day two the route ascends towards the eastern side of the Shira Ridge, the third summit of Kilimanjaro, before bending left to round the north side of the Shira Ridge and attain the Shira Plateau, Having crossed the Shira Plateau and reaching Shira 2 or Shira Cave Camp, the conventional Lemosho Route Mt Kilimanjaro is precisely the same as Machame, however, African Safaris and Adventures has pioneered its own Lemosho Route that moves north round Kilimanjaro summit cone, avoiding all the crowds and enjoying a very quiet assault from School Hut. The descent in Machame Route is along the Mweka Route, a descent-only route. If Machame Route is crowded the conventional Lemosho Route loses its advantage by day 2 -3 so it’s necessary to decide whether the additional costs involved with the Lemosho Route Mt Kili are worthwhile, or whether the 7 day Rongai Route or 8 day Lemosho Route might instead be better options. Another method of avoiding crowding is to combine Lemosho Tanzania with the Western Breach assault, which we are very happy to arrange, providing the climber making the booking makes it clear to us in writing that he or she is aware, as is the rest of the group being represented, that it is understood that there is an ongoing potentially fatal risk of rock fall on the Western Breach and that the group is willing to expose itself to such risks on the basis of informed consent. Lemosho is a difficult route, but the added days on the lower slopes of the mountain make this an ideal route for altitude acclimatization, because the starting point is far from Moshi, it is more expensive to climb Lemosho Route due to the added transportation cost of getting Mountain climbers to the gate. Mount Kilimanjaro Lemosho is ideal for those who place a premium on proper altitude acclimatization, who are confident in their ability to walk over steeper paths for extended periods, and want a lesser used route. Nothing satisfies like a holiday safari in Tanzania combined with trekking Mt Kilimanjaro and ultimately ending up in the beaches of Zanzibar. This makes a trip to Tanzania just a complete African adventure. This superb combination quenches the desire to climb Kilimanjaro, travel to Africa for safari as well as visit the famous island of Zanzibar where the best beach vacation on the world can be experienced. A lot of travelers though would still travel to Tanzania just as a Kilimanjaro tour or a simple Kilimanjaro safari. We at African Safaris and Adventures the Tanzania Safari is our passion so if you have been contemplating on doing an Africa Safari, then this is the right safari website you have taken. We offer the most intriguing and awe-inspiring Tanzania Safaris and Zanzibar Beach Safaris iteneries; safaris to Tanzania stand tall and supreme amongst all Africa Safaris owing to what this great Country has to offer in terms of Tanzania wildlife safaris, mountain climbing safaris and Beach Hotels and Accommodation. This is wrapped up with an
un-matched cultural heritage, hospitality, and peace that prevail in this wonderful country. No one else can arrange great safari to Tanzania in the most professional and to detail manner than we at Africa safaris and Adventures. We look into every little detail and leave nothing to chance in our endeavor to offer you the best safaris in Tanzania. We are here to make sure that you’re Zanzibar Safaris or Mount Kilimanjaro climb are as hustle –free and stress-free as you wish it to happen. If you need a Tanzania private safari, we make the best tailor made safari in Tanzania. Our Wildlife Safaris Packages include Serengeti Safaris, the natural wonder of Ngorongoro Safaris, Tarangire Safaris, the evergreen Lake Manyara Safaris, as well as the unspoilt Southern Tanzania; Selous Game Reserve, Ruaha National Park and Mikumi National Park. We plan Tanzania Safaris Holidays for couples on honeymoon, family safaris, groups Safaris and even single safari travelers and no matter if you are looking for luxury African safaris in Tanzania or just a cheap safari; we listen to your needs and give you nothing less than what you are asking for! In order to make sure that you get to witness the Great Migrations at some point regardless of the time of travel we now offer excellent combination of Kenya and Tanzania safaris to Maasai Mara and Serengeti.  It is a way you get to experience both safari super destinations in East Africa  in one go and with expert safari advise from our consultants, you make the most of your travel to Africa. Everybody has own interests and visions for the holidays. Our website explains our itineraries and might inspire your imagination and desire to travel to Tanzania. Whether you want to stay for a week or a month, we have programs for different durations and activities. Enjoy a safari in the national parks or be sportive during a trekking tour on Mt. Kilimanjaro or the Ngorongoro Crater highlands. And then end your stay with some quiet days at Zanzibar beach to relax, go snorkeling, swimming and diving. A complete safari packages would be a Tanzania tour comprising Mt Kili trekking at the beginning, then a Tanzania safari Holiday and at the end Zanzibar. Depending on your time and on your interests you can choose your favorite activities. Most Tanzania tour Safaris starts and ends in Arusha or Dar es Salaam. The transfer from and to the Kilimanjaro airport is included in each of our tours. All our safaris are private safaris and are for small groups or especially planed for you and the people you choose to travel with. Our tours will start with a minimum of 1 person to up to 7 persons per vehicle. You will have your own driver-guide and vehicle for your complete safari. When you choose to do a camping safari you are accompanied by a safari cook.

Mount Kilimanjaro Routes
Mount Kilimanjaro Routes - Choosing the right Kilimanjaro route for your Mount Kilimanjaro climb is an important decision. There are Seven Mount Kilimanjaro routes, six routes up Kilimanjaro, and one down. (One of the ascent Mount Kilimanjaro routes can also be used for descent, so there are two descent routes.) Several of these routes in Mount Kilimanjaro meet after a few days climbing. There are only three dedicated routes from the base of Kibo—the main peak—to the Kilimanjaro crater rim. (One of them, the Western Breach route, is a challenging and dangerous route and not used much.) The routes to climb Kilimanjaro approach the mountain from different sides and they vary considerably in length, difficulty, traffic levels and other aspects. Here is a detailed forum of how a Mount Kilimanjaro climbing route compare regarding difficulty ratings, quality of experience, prices and success rates.); all climbers on Kilimanjaro are required to climb via one of only six officially sanctioned routes. These are, from west to East, Mount Kilimanjaro Shira Route, Mount Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route, Mount Kilimanjaro Machame Route, Mount Kilimanjaro Umbwe Route, Mount Kilimanjaro Marangu, and Mount Kilimanjaro Rongai Route. The western routes, (Shira Routes, Lemosho Route, Machame Routes and Umbwe Route), are required by KINAPA to descend via the Umbwe Routes, a descent-only route, while the eastern routes, (Marangu and Rongai), must descend via the Marangu Route. Climbers in Mount Kili are required - via their tour holiday operator - to inform the Kilimanjaro National Park authorities which route they are electing to use, and are not permitted to switch routes while on the mountain.  Although there are only six ‘routes’ to Kilimanjaro, that is only to say that there are six different locations from which it is permitted to begin an ascent of Kilimanjaro. Provided that the correct descent route is used, there are actually a very high number of possible route permutations that can be followed, particularly on longer climbs. Rongai route, for example, has at least 11 variations along which we could configure a climb, if asked to. But although there is a great deal of route choice available, very few of the available options can be argued to be intelligent, or in any way optimal. It should be remembered that when the original standard routes were originally built, there was virtually no input from mountaineers, and route selection was simply a matter of how obstacles of topography and vegetation might most Read More 

Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing Marangu Route - Marangu ("Coca Cola") Route
Marangu Route also known as the Coca-Cola route, the Marangu route is a classic trek on Mount Kilimanjaro. Mount Kilimanjaro Marangu route is the oldest, most well established Mount Kilimanjaro route. Many tourists on Mount Kilimanjaro climbing safaris prefer the Marangu route Mount Kilimanjaro because it is considered to be the easiest path on the Mount Kilimanjaro, given its gradual slope. Marangu route is also the only route which offers sleeping huts in dormitory style accommodation. The minimum mountain climbing days required for Marangu route is five safari days, although the probability of successfully reaching the top in that time period is quite low. Spending an extra acclimatization day on the mountain is highly recommended when climbing Kilimanjaro using the Marangu route Mount Kili. The Mount Kili Marangu route has the least scenic variety of all the routes because the Mountain ascent and descent are done on the same path and it is the most crowded route for that reason. Tanzania Marangu Mount Kilimanjaro is favored only during the rainy season, where the Mount Kilimanjaro hut accommodation are preferred over wet ground, or for those who only have five days to climb Kilimanjaro.

Marangu route Mt Kilimanjaro is oldest route on Mount Kilimanjaro, the Marangu route, is also known as the "Tourist Route" or "Coca Cola Route" And just about every Marangu route tour operator will tell you: "Of all routes up Mt. Kilimanjaro, the Marangu route Mount Kilimanjaro is the easiest, cheapest and by far the most popular." Only one of the statements is true: climbing Kilimanjaro Marangu route is the cheapest option. The Marangu route is not the most popular route any more. It has been surpassed by the Machame route. And we disagree with the statement that the Mount Kilimanjaro Marangu Route Tanzania is the easiest. Because that is misleading. It maybe the easiest trip to organize, have the widest, most comfortable path to walk on and offer hut accommodation, but that does NOT make it easier to reach the summit. Of all climbing routes on Kilimanjaro, the Marangu route has the lowest success rate! Keep that in mind. Don't fall for the promise of "easy"! (If you think your fitness leaves to be desired and are looking for easy, I recommend you tackle Kilimanjaro Rongai route.) Having said that, as long as you are aware of the aspects that lead to the high failure rate, you can avoid them to some degree. This page tells about climbing safaris Read More

Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing Rongai Route
The Rongai route Mount Kilimanjaro enjoys one of the highest success rates on the Mountain Kilimanjaro, We African Safaris and Adventures enjoy a near 99% success rate on this route solely because we take our time in ascending this peak and allow plenty of time for acclimatization. After all it is you who has taken the time, expense and commitment in climbing Mount Kilimanjaro and you deserve the best chance and the highest possibility to stand on the summit. This is the only realistic program that will ensure maximum success. The Rongai Route approaches Kilimanjaro from the North and retains a sense of untouched wilderness lost on the more popular trails. Trekking Rongai route allows for more in depth exploration of the mountain as the days are shorter and less demanding when compared to the other routes. Sights that contribute greatly to the overall Kilimanjaro Climbing Safari experience are the exploration of the lava tunnels near Kikelewa camp, and an ascent to the crater of Mawenzi peak during the acclimatization day at this camp. The Rongai route has a relatively gentle gradient and shorter daily stages, as it winds its way from the starting point. It passes through a fantastic diversity of terrain
the beautiful summit cone. There are magnificent views throughout, with greater possibilities for wildlife viewing, and extras such as the exploration of lava tunnels and a hugely beneficial extra day to aid acclimatisation below the towering spires of Mawenzi. The final ascent is arduous and made in darkness, but the reward is a spectacular dawn view of the glaciers and ice cliffs of the summit and across the East African plains far below. Descend in Rongai Route through lush tropical forest and down to a cold beer below. The Rongai route Mount Kilimanjaro Africa has several variations. It can be done as a five, six or even seven day trek. The extra day is not spent in the same camp as the previous day (on the Marangu route it is). The six day trek usually follows a different trail after day two. Some operators of six day treks simply ascend slower, making an extra camp instead of the detour. All seven day treks make the detour. The Rongai route Tanzania is marketed as a remote wilderness experience and for much of the year it still is, Mount Kili Rongai has seen a surge in popularity. If you climb Kilimanjaro on Rongai route during the main season (August to mid October) and if your Rongai route climbing Safari - Read More

Mount Kilimanjaro Shira route
The Shira route is a path that approaches Mount Kilimanjaro from the west, and Shira route nearly identical to the Lemosho route. In fact, Shira route was the original route and Lemosho Route Mount Kilimanjaro is the improved variation. While Lemosho Route starts at Londorossi Gate and treks through the rain forest to Shira Camp, the Shira route bypasses this walk by using a Safari vehicle to transport Mountain climbers to Shira Gate, located near the Shira Ridge. On the first day on the mountain, a Mountain climber to Shira Route begin their hike from 11,800 feet (3,600 m) and spend their first night at the same elevation at Simba Camp. Then, the route merges with Lemosho at Shira 2 and follows the southern circuit route, traversing beneath the Southern Ice fields before summiting from Barafu Camp. Descent is made on the Mweka route. Although Shira is a varied and beautiful route, Lemosho is recommended over Shira due to the high altitude of Shira starting point. It is possible that climbers will experience altitude related symptoms on the first day due to failed acclimatization. Climbers using Shira should be confident of their ability to acclimatize. Both the Shira Plateau and Lemosho trails involve a crossing of the expansive Shira Plateau which stretches out for around 13km to the west of Kibo. This plateau is actually a caldera, a collapsed volcanic crater: when you are walking on the plateau, you are walking on the remains of the first of Kilimanjaro three volcanoes to expire, around 500,000 years ago; it was then filled by the lava and debris from the later Kibo eruption. The Shira plateau has a reputation for its fauna, largely thanks to its proximity to Amboseli National Park in Kenya from where herds of elephant, eland, buffalo, and big cats such as the lion have been known to wander, and there for booked as Amboseli safari package. Indeed, not so many years ago Mount Kilimanjaro trekkers on these routes had to be accompanied by an armed ranger (for which they had to pay) to protect them against encounters with Wildlife. That said you will be very, very lucky to see any evidence of wildlife existing on the plateau, save for the odd hoof print or two and the occasional sun-dried lumps of scat and spoor. So while the proximity of Africas finest wild beasts adds a certain frisson of excitement to the walk, dont choose either of these trails purely on the strength of their reputation for spotting game: its an awful long way to come just to see some desiccated elephant shit. Climbing Kilimanjaro Shira Route means to invest some huge budget. The Shira route safari is one of the two longer Kilimanjaro climb routes that start on Read More

Umbwe Route Mount Kilimanjaro
The Umbwe Route is seldom used these days as a Mount Kilimanjaro ascent thanks to the fact that it has probably the steepest initial climb, and as one of the least developed of the main trails is given on occasions to be a rough scramble over tree roots and slippery gradients. Up to the point of Barranco Camp the trail is direct and unrelenting, and is about as close as Kilimanjaro comes to a technical climb. The upside of choosing Umbwe Route is that, apart from the odd party opting for this trail as a descent route, you will rarely come across a climbing party, and the views from the Umbwe Trail, in particular on the second day as you traverse a narrow ridge in the heather fields, are second only to the vistas that spread forth from the summit. Umbwe Gate 1661m (5449ft) to Umbwe Cave Campsite 2850m (9350ft) Umbwe Gate is the closest trailhead to Moshi so an early and usually uncomplicated start is possible. The initial hike is through the cultivated fringe the rings the mountain, and is mainly a landscape of small gardens, banana groves and patchwork fields. It is a relief to break out of this, step off what in effect is a 4×4 track, and plunge into the cloud forest proper. Before reaching the campsite the trail emerges from the forest, and a brief traverse through the heather belt follows. Umbwe is a route that holds the note as being the steepest and most difficult route on Kilimanjaro. However, since the scenery in our eyes is far more dramatic than that of other routes, with far more extremes, the Umbwe route counts as one of our favorites. It is certainly a route to be considered by the more adventurous mountain groups and extreme bush-walkers who like a challenge or two.  There are no Kilimanjaro park gates at the beginning of the trail-head so it starts with a small de-tour to the Machame Gate for registration and park formalities but after you return and head into the afromontane forest the mountain silence will envelope you only to be broken by the reverberating grind of black and white colobus monkeys or the loud guttural call of the Hartlaubs Turaco as it flashes it wings whilst clipping through the over head canopy. The track is very scenic throughout, with giant stands of Senecio and pristine heather zones; as the Umbwe route is an ascent route only (descent only for rescue purposes) your party can find themselves trekking alone over the first two days before joining onto the popular Machame route a short distance below Lava tower. Umbwe Route is widely regarded as the hardest Mount Kilimanjaro trail, a tough vertical slog through the jungle, in places Read More

Lemosho Route Mount Kilimanjaro
The concept of Lemosho Route to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro is a relatively new option, one that quickly became popular once established. Truly speaking not all of Lemosho Route is new. It is a variation of the Shira route. A lot of Mount Kilimanjaro trekking Companies even call the Lemosho Shira, to stress that you walk across the Shira Plateau. Read their detailed route description to find out which route exactly you will be on. Only the first two to three days of the two routes are different. But what a difference! The Lemosho Route is the most scenic Kilimanjaro route, from the first day to the last. The trail begins north of Shira, also on the western side of the mountain. But unlike the Shira Route, where for the first day you walk on a wide 4 WD road, Lemosho is a narrow wilderness trail right from the beginning, passing through pristine and remote rainforest with good chances of seeing wildlife. It then crosses the Shira Plateau before joining the Machame Route near the Lava Tower. Luckily, despite its growing popularity (especially with second time Kilimanjaro Mountain climbers), Lemosho sees a very low number of Mountaineers and there is still a massive gap between Marangu Route and the Machame Route, the two really crowded routes, and all the others. There is an obvious reason why the numbers on Lemosho will always remain much lower than on Marangu or Machame: it's not the cheapest option, Starting your climb on the western side means paying for extra transport, Using a longer trail means paying for an extra day or several on the mountain and climbing a less trafficked route means higher prices due to less competition from budget cheap Mount Kilimanjaro tour operators. The Lemosho Route is also a fairly demanding route, due to both the nature of the terrain and the duration of the trail. On the plus side Mount Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route offers the best chances of any route to acclimatize to the altitude and with that much better summit chances. The fact that you are likely to climb this route with expert Kilimanjaro tour operators also means your success chances are much better than average. And if your safari operator in Mount Kilimanjaro has developed your safari itinerary in a way that avoids the big traffic surges on the Machame trail (some operators do) you will have a great climb all the way, on the most scenic route, without the crowds that plague the popular trails. There are several possible variations to the Kilimanjaro Lemosho routes, so don't be surprised if you see an itinerary that mentions different camps Read More

Mount Kilimanjaro Guides and Porters
Those who have climbed Mount Kilimanjaro know that the Mount Kilimanjaro porters and Mount Kilimanjaro Guides are the heart and soul of your Mount Kilimanjaro trek. Without their hard work and strength we would not be able to fully experience the magnificence of Mt Kili. But the truth is Guides and porters in Mount Kilimanjaro are often impoverished Tanzanians who depend on this labor-intensive employment in order to feed themselves and their families. Mount Kilimanjaro Guide and Porters can be severely underpaid and many climb Kilimanjaro without adequate clothing, footwear, or equipment. Like climbers, porters can suffer from altitude sickness and hypothermia. In fact, in September 2002 three porters died of hypothermia when a late season storm hit Mount Kilimanjaro.  The importance of your Mount Kilimanjaro Porter and Guides cannot be underestimated. A quality Mountain Climbing guide and porters will make for a wonderful time on the mountain, while a mediocre staff can put your life in danger. Most Mount Kili companies hire a guide solely, while the rest of the crew remains unknown as they are contracted by the guide himself. Climbers may end up with inexperienced, part-time, or even dishonest people accompanying them on their climb. At African Safaris and Adventures we spend a great deal of attention is put into finding the right staff. Each and every employee, from lead guide to porter, has been screened intensely prior to hire and only the top performers plus genuine are retained. Because of this rigorous process, we can ensure professional, high quality, consistent performance across the board. This is very rare amongst Kilimanjaro operators. We are one of only a handful of companies that operate this way. Though certainly more expensive and laborious for us, knowing that our clients are on the mountain with the best crew makes the process well worth the time and effort. When you climb with us, you climb with the best crew on Kilimanjaro, period. Our local Mount Kilimanjaro guides are experts on the mountain. Each of our guides in Mount Kilimanjaro is licensed by Kilimanjaro National Park and Kilimanjaro Porters Assistance Project, climbs Kilimanjaro around 20 times each year, and speaks English fluently. For every climb, we assemble a competent team of lead Mount Kilimanjaro guides, Mount Kilimanjaro assistant guides, Mount Kilimanjaro cooks, porters in Mount Kilimanjaro and other camp staff to support you on the mountain. Read More

Mount Kilimanjaro Tour Operator - Mount Kilimanjaro Safari Company

A Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing tour is a once in a lifetime tour, It is a tour trip on which you spend a heck of a lot of money. Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing tours is a trip into a part of the world that you are likely not familiar with, and it is a tour that, if organized by irresponsible or incompetent Kilimanjaro tour operators, can quickly become dangerous and even life threatening. So how do you select a Mount Kilimanjaro trekking companies: After all you may think that, they have to get approved by the Mount Kilimanjaro Park authorities, right? And all the mountain Kilimanjaro guides have to be licensed, right? So that would ensure that no matter who you go with, at least you would be safe, right? Think again! There are several hundred Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing Safari Operators who offer Kilimanjaro tours. We would trust only a small fraction of them with my life and money. Tanzania is a typical African country and regulation exists only on paper. There are a million loopholes and evasion strategies. The Tanzania authorities supposed to enforce the regulations are poor. A budget Kili tour operators can bribe his way out of any requirements that would cost him too much money to keep his rock bottom prices. Safety may be the most dramatic issue, but it's not the only one. Your chances to reach the Mount Kilimanjaro summit depend on your Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing Tour Operator more than on anything else. Yes, your tour operator in Mount Kilimanjaro is more important than your fitness level! We talked to long time Kili mountain guides about success rates, to investigate how the "official" numbers compare to their real life experience. They would not give me a number or estimate, because in their experience the success rate totally depends on the Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing Safaris Operators. And last but not least, there is the issue of the Kilimanjaro porters. How they are treated does not necessarily affect your safety or success rate. But is that a reason to support the blatant exploitation of the people who make it possible for you to climb Kilimanjaro in the first place? If you haven't done so already, you may want to read the pages about the cost of climbing Kilimanjaro and the page about the Kilimanjaro porters. Reading them will help you make a better decision about who is the best tour Operators in Mount Kilimanjaro for you. So now that you know that you want a quality trekking operator with a good safety record, with good client success rates, who treats their staff fairly, how Read More  

Best Time To Mount Kilimanjaro Safaris
Mount Kilimanjaro is, at 19,340 feet above sea level and the highest peak on the continent of Africa is located in Northeast Tanzania, near the Tanzania and Amboseli Kenya border. Mount Kilimanjaro towers 19, 340 feet above the surrounding arid plains, and 2.5 square miles of its surface. Mt Kilimanjaro Tanzania is the highest freestanding mountain (not part of a range) in the world. Mount Kilimanjaro summit crater known as Kibo measures 1.5 miles across. The highest point on Kibo's steep rim is Uhuru, the highest peak in Africa. Mt. Kilimanjaro is the highest Mountain in Africa and fourth highest of the Seven Summits. Mt Kilimanjaro highest point the Mt Kilimanjaro Uhuru Peak is raised to an altitude of 5,895 m (19,341 ft) AMSL (Above Mean Sea Level). Mount Kilimanjaro is composed of three distinct volcanic cones: Kibo 5,895 m (19,341 ft); Mawenzi 5,149 m (16,893 ft); and Shira 3,962 m (13,000 ft). Uhuru Peak is the highest summit on Kibo's crater rim. Mount Kilimanjaro is a giant stratovolcano that began forming a million years ago, when lava spilled from the Rift Valley zone. Two of its three peaks, Mawenzi and Shira, are extinct while Kibo (the highest peak) is dormant and could erupt again. Though it is dormant Mount Kilimanjaro has fumaroles that emit gas in the crater on the main summit of Kibo. The Early maps of Mount Kilimanjaro were published in 1963, based on air photography; these were on a scale of 1:50,000, Tourist mapping of Mount Kilimanjaro was first in 1989 based on the original mapping, this Mount Kilimanjaro Maps are available online in many Mt Kilimanjaro Websites. There are six official Mt Kilimanjaro routes by which to climb Mt Kilimanjaro, namely: Mt Kilimanjaro Marangu Route, Mt Kilimanjaro Rongai Route, Mt Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route, Mt Kilimanjaro Shira Route, Mt Kilimanjaro Umbwe and Mount Kilimanjaro Machame Route. Of all the climbing routes in Mount Kilimanjaro, Machame  Route is the most scenic route up the Mount Kilimanjaro Peak and you can climb in six or seven days. Mountain climbers who wish to climb Kilimanjaro are advised to undertake Mountain climbing research and ensure that they are properly equipped and physically capable. Though the Mt Kilimanjaro climb is not as challenging as climbing Himalayas, the altitude, low temperature, and occasional high winds make Mount Kilimanjaro trekking a difficult and dangerous trek. Mount Kilimanjaro acclimatisation is essential and most experienced Mt Kilimanjaro climbers suffer Read More  

Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing Costs and Prices
Mount Climbing Safari is not cheap. Undoubtedly, if you have done some mountain climbing research, you have already noticed this. And you probably have also discovered that there is a very wide range of Mount Climbing Safari prices charged for climbing Mount Kilimanjaro by different safari companies. There are many licensed operators on Mount Kilimanjaro and the choices may be overwhelming. Do not make your decision based on Mount Climbing Safari price alone. Price of climbing Mount Kilimanjaro should be only one component of your overall decision. High altitude trekking is not the place to shop for the lowest priced "deal", nor is it the place to overpay needlessly. We often are asked how we can price Mountain Kilimanjaro Climbing more than the competition. There are minimum expenses Kilimanjaro operators face, such as Mountain Kilimanjaro park fees, staff wages, food, Mountain Kilimanjaro equipment, transportation and other logistical costs. Kilimanjaro National Park (KINAPA) entrance and Mountain Kilimanjaro camping plus hut fees by far make up the biggest expense, costing over $120 per climber per day. The other significant expenses are staff wages, food, and transportation costs. Local wages amount to around $25 per climber per day (depending on Mountain Kilimanjaro group size). Food costs come out to about $13 per climber per day. Add up the daily costs shown above and you can estimate what it costs to fund a Kilimanjaro climb. So instead of asking how we can be priced so low, you should be asking how those other Mountain Kilimanjaro companies can be priced so high. Do not assume that a high cost Mountain Kilimanjaro operator is providing a superior climb for the money. Do not assume high budget Mountain Kilimanjaro operators are better simply because they charge more. These operators pitch greater summit success, high safety standards and added luxury... and then they take advantage of climbers by charging exorbitant fees. Do not be misled. It is mind boggling that some operators will charge $4,000, $5,000, even $7,000 per person for 12-15 person parties on Mountain Kilimanjaro standard itineraries. It should not cost more than $3,500 per person to climb Kilimanjaro! The premium you pay goes straight to the pockets of the operator. The high priced Mountain Kilimanjaro operators are typically international Mountain Kilimanjaro safari companies who use foreign guides. But ask yourself, who knows the mountain better? A foreign guide, flown in for a few climbs per year, or a Read More

Mount Kilimanjaro Weather Temperature and Climate
Due to Tanzania proximity to the equator (between 1 and 11.45 degrees latitude south of the Equator and 29.20 and 40.35 degrees longitudes east), this region does not experience the extremes of winter and summer weather, but rather dry and wet seasons. The local Mount Kilimanjaro Weather conditions can be somewhat unpredictable to say the very least. Mount Kilimanjaro Rainfall varies from 2100 mm per year in the rainforest belt to less than 120 mm per year in the summit zone. Similarly, daily Mount Kilimanjaro temperature changes are unexpected when compared to normal weather cycles, and are largely dependent on Altitude. Mount Kilimanjaro has five major ecological zones, each approximately 3,280 feet (1,000 m) in altitude. Each zone is subject to a corresponding decrease in rainfall, temperature and life as the altitude increases. At the beginning of the Mount Kilimanjaro climb, at the base of the mountain, the average temperature is around 70°F to 80°F (27°C to 32°C). From there, the Mount Kilimanjaro temperatures will decrease as you move through Mount
Kilimanjaro ecological zones. At the summit, Uhuhu Peak, the Mount Kilimanjaro night time temperatures can range between 0°F to -15F (-18°C to -26°C). This make Kilimanjaro weather very dynamic and you should always be prepared for wet days and cold nights. We recommend to our clients who want to climb Kilimanjaro that the long rains typically occur from February to May, and basically it is at this time when visibility is bad and the mountain becomes slippery and treacherous. The shorter rains occur during November and December white June though October it is a summer time and conducive for climbing the Mountain. Note Provided that February through May is long rain season mountaineers climb this mountain to the top without any problem so long as they have all required climbing gears. Weather in Mount Kilimanjaro near the base of the mountain tends to be tropical to semi-temperate and is relatively stable all year round. The lower plains are hot and dry with average temperatures of around 90 degrees Fahrenheit. As one heads away from the Lower Plains towards the Rain Forest condition become increasingly warm and humid. Kilimanjaro is big enough to have its own weather pattern. The theory behind this pattern is essentially very simple. Strong winds travel across the oceans, drawing moisture up as they go. Eventually they collide with a large object – such as a mountain like Kilimanjaro. The winds are pushed upwards as they hit the mountain slopes, and the fall in temperature and atmospheric pressure leads to precipitation or, as it’s more commonly called, snow and rain. A second seasonal rain-earing wind, the north-east monsoon, having already lost much of its moisture after traveling overland for a longer period, brings a short rainy season between November and February. While the northern side receives Read More