Mount -Kilimanjaro
Situated south of the equator- in Tanzania at 19,340 feet(5895m), Mount Kilimanjaro is Africa
highest mountain and the “free standing “mountain in the world. Spectacular views and the
beautiful ice formation are the reward for the successful trekker, as well as the satisfaction of
conquering this mighty peak.
It is not for the faint- hearted –this will test you to your limits, mentally as well as physically. The
main problems encountered are altitude sickness, which can be countered by use of medicines, and
lack of oxygen. The standard route is a hike –Lemosho route via Northern circuit, Rongai route,
Lemosho route via southern circuit.
Good preparations and advice, as well as good guides on the mountain-crews team, have given us an
over 97% success rate (the average is 70%)-this type of thing is “once in a lifetime” challenge and
must not be taken lightly. We ensure that all our climbers have all the facts- medical lists, equipment
list etc.-long before they travel and this is probably the reason for our high success rate.
Any reasonably fit person who enjoys walking can reach the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro or mount
Meru.
Why Climb With Us?
However, you choose a climb adventure operator, there are certain points that should be checked
before you place your life in their hands. We have the experience for more than 10+ years with over
1000+ successful summits of Tanzania climbing Outfitters safaris and a 97% success rate. Some of
our team have climbed Kilimanjaro (some more than once!) and can give first hand advice.
We are members of Tanzania Tour Operators (TATO), Safari Booking, and we have operation office
in Tanzania- so you have a peace of mind when you paying your money over that you are dealing
with an approved long term member of the industry, who undertakes annual industry led financial
analyses to prove viability, we are a TALA licensed, tax paying Tanzania operator.
There is lot information you will be sent when booking your climb with us (suggested packing lists,
Medical kit, information on how altitude may affect you, equipment rental options, how to train for
the hike, detailed itinerary. etc)
Below information’s should answer many of the questions that you should be asking before climbing
Kilimanjaro
Guides and crews: are looked after to international standards, following guidelines laid down by
porter’s protection Association and part of that is our undertaking to ensure that porters are
properly kitted out for their climb. Guides are qualified and licensed by National park and trained in
mountain rescue etc. Most of our guides have well over 400 summits to their name, Guide to
climber ratio is one guide to 2 or 3 guests for groups with a second guide to support the lead guide if
you are solo climber. Our guides and porters are local-from Moshi, Arusha and some from other
region but we ensuring the area gets the benefit of the income.
Health and Safety: we carry portable oxygen on all climbs, and fingers pulse Oximeters, Guides check
guests medical condition daily, and monitor this closely, portable hyperbaric chamber are available
for hire.
Price issues: These always come up when groups research trip and then compare options. Some
want to go for the cheapest option, some want the better quality and peace of mind of booking
through an experienced, reliable licensed operator. At the end of the day we all buy the safe
vehicles, put safe tyres on them, and plan to live a long life- don’t compromise on something as
important as summiting Kilimanjaro. Temperature drop to 20C, and if you don’t have correct gear,
crew and food, you are putting yourself at risk. You want to get to the top, safely-and have a good
time doing it.
Just looking at our success rate (97%+), and the average success rate of about 60-70% you have
better chance with us than a budget operator,
Our Trips Are Not Cheap- and they never will be. we pay good guides and crews well feed you
wholesome food, and use descent equipment. what you will get from us is good value for your
money and a strong chance of summiting Kilimanjaro and enjoy your adventure with us.
When you consider that about USD 960 per person on a 6-day climb goes to park fees alone, and you
work out what a budget operator has to got left to run a business on, you can see that on budget
trips corners will be possibly be cut. all to detriment of you. The guest. This could be done in many
ways: from underpaying staffs, to avoiding paying full park fees, compromising on food quality and
quantity, shoddy equipment sand hidden extras that may only become once you have financially
committed. Overloading porters is also another area which worries us……
It has been estimated that in good weather, your summit chances with a budget operator are
probably only slightly less than if you climb with a descent operator.in BAD weather, the chances of
summiting-indeed surviving without injury-are 50% better with a higher standard of climb.
Consider the above points well –they are all questions you should be asking.
Situated in the very best locations within prime game-viewing areas.
Our team welcomes you with warmth and makes you feel at home with genuine African hospitality.
Rely on us to arrange anything you may need, with a superb level of quality throughout.