At 19,336 feet, snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania is Africa’s highest peak. It is the world’s tallest walkable mountain, and what a walk it is. You go through 5 different climatic zones to reach the summit. Mount Kilimanjaro trips A comprehensive guide to climbing Mount Kilimanjaro with the experts Crowned by an eternal snowcap, Mount [...]
THE MARANGU ROUTE KILIMANJARO Ever since tourism expanded on Kilimanjaro the Marangu Route has been the most popular trail, and with a path that takes in such glorious features as the deep rich forest of the south-eastern slopes, the flower-filled Maundi Crater and the wind-blown high-altitude desert of the Saddle, it’s not surprising. The Marangu [...]
THE MACHAME ROUTE Now vying with the Marangu Trail as the busiest trail on the mountain, the Machame Trail’s popularity is justly deserved, with many porters and guides also naming it as their favourite. Also known as the Whiskey Route to distinguish it from the Marangu path (which is known as the Coca Cola Trail), [...]
Information on Guides and Porters for Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro. The guides and porters are the masters of the mountain Once on the Mountain, your well equipped guides and porters, will rank second, only to your mental determination, in terms of important factors contributing to a successful summit attempt. For the duration of your Kilimanjaro trek, your guide will be your advisor, he will [...]
One of the important prerequisites of a successful summit attempt is being properly equipped. Ensure that you are well equipped – read and print our Suggested Checklist below and mark it off, it will be an essential part of your preparation for the climb. Altitudes are generally defined as … High altitude 2,400m – 4,200m Very high altitude [...]
Kilimanjaro Climb – Suggested Equipment for Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro The hardest part in planning a trip to a location that you know nothing about is deciding what equipment to bring, and also what not to bring. Good equipment is vital to a safe and enjoyable climb. Sure, in superb weather conditions you could climb the mountain in a pair of old [...]
Suggested Checklist for Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro : One of the important prerequisites of a successful summit attempt is being properly equipped. Ensure that you are well equipped – read and print our Suggested Checklist below and mark it off, it will be an essential part of your preparation for the climb. Travel Documents: Valid passport and visa. [...]
Suggested Climb Preparation for Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro. Climbing Kilimanjaro is usually a “once in a lifetime” experience for most people, so is vital that proper preparations are made beforehand. With superior information and sufficient time to prepare, you stand an extremely good chance of reaching the summit. Mount Kilimanjaro can be climbed at any time of year but [...]
The highest peak and most famous mountain in Africa, scaling the peak of Mount Kilimanjaro is a heavy challenge, more from the rigours of altitude than the actual difficulty of the hike itself. The climb, which takes on average five days (you’re more likely to reach the top if you pace yourself), takes hikers through thick forests [...]
Trip Planning for Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro Bobby Tours Mountain climbing department has a vast experience in leading hikers and climbers to the summit of Kilimanjaro. Our experienced mountain guides have a proud summit success rate averaging between 96% – 98% and have safely guided over 1000 clients to the top of the mountain. This section aims to provide the potential Mount [...]