It is possible to trek Kilimanjaro all-year-round. However, certain months are characterised by colder weather, more rain and potentially loads of snow on the summit.
In this article we provide a brief outline on the two trekking seasons that are the best time to climb Kilimanjaro.
Winds and Kilimanjaro Weather
Kilimanjaro’s weather is heavily influenced by the interaction of trade winds with the structure of the mountain.
The South-east trade winds travelling over the Indian Ocean carry loads of moisture. When they hit Kilimanjaro, around March, then are forced upwards where they…
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Did you know that no matter which of the seven Kilimanjaro routes you choose, on summit ‘day’ you actually start your ascent to the peak at midnight? Yup, that’s right. Get ready to wake up nice and early to some tea and biscuits. Switch on your head torch. Then climb your way into the dark night over stone scree to reach the top just in time for sunrise. Many describe this part of the climb – the summit attempt – as the most mentally and physically challenging part of the whole experience when they climb Kilimanjaro.
Why is the Kilimanjaro Full…
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A safari or mountain trekking tour are both life time experiences which are sometimes even more fascinating when they are shared with people who have the same interests.
If you are alone or a couple and you look for some people to join a group, don’t worry.Our groups are up to seven people to guarantee a seat for game viewing for every participant and we arrange this kind of group tours regularly. They will definitely take place if the group size is at least two people.
Group safaris are also very interesting in a financial aspect. The more people you are on a tour, the cheaper the…
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There are seven main Kilimanjaro routes that one can use to trek the highest mountain in Africa. The eigth Kilimanjaro route, Mweka, is used for decent only.
The Machame Route and Umbwe Route depart from the south-west side of the mountain, and then use the Southern Circuit via Barafu and Stella Point to approach Uhuru Peak. Similarly, Shira Route and Lemosho Route also use the Southern Circuit to approach the summit and the Mweka route to descend; however both routes begin on the far western side of the mountain.
Marangu Route begins in the…
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Recommended Mountain Clothing
Recommended Mountain Equipment
Woolen Hat
Warm sleeping bag
Scarf
Camera
Warm Gloves
Camel bag/Water bottle
Thermal underwear
Head Torch with extra batteries
Warm windproof jacket with hood
Walking Poles
Waterproof jacket and over-trousers
Sunglasses
Warm Sweater
Sun tan lotion and lip balm
Down Jacket (for summit)
Day bag/Rucksack
T-shirts for daily wear
Wash kit, towel
Trekking trousers for daily wear
Leggings (2…
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Below is a list of items you should bring;
Passport
Jacket/sweaters (for early mornings & evenings)
Warm and light clothes
Swimsuit - a number of lodges and camps have swimming pools
Hat
A pair of safari trousers - those that zip off at the knees
Bandanna or cotton scarf and a sarong (kanga, pareo, kikoi)
Maybe a pair of open sports sandals for general daytime use
Pair of sneakers (night time in the lodge/campsite)
Flashlight/head torch
Insect repellent
Suntan lotion
Any allergy medication (‘meds’ – stuff you need, just in case the worst happens: diarrhea,…
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Porter’s rights are extremely important to us and we do our best to follow the guidelines set out by the Kilimanjaro Porters Assistance Association-KPAP (http://www.kiliporters.org/). Their website gives more information about porter’s rights along with their tipping recommendations.
True Views Tanzania tip recommendations per climber is at $250 - $300 per person per climb in group climbs.
The total amount will be distributed to your crew according to their position on the climb following the kiliporters.org tipping guidelines.
Without the porters we would not be able to offer…
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Our safari experts have assembled a list of frequently asked questions to help answer some you may have, especially if it's your first time on safari.
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Every year, millions of zebra, wildebeest and other antelope migrate across the mighty plains of East Africa in search of better grazing. This annual pilgrimage is known as the Great Migration, and to witness it is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that should top the bucket list of every safari enthusiast. The mobile nature of the migration means that planning a trip around the spectacle can be tricky, however. Making sure that you're in the right place at the right time is key - so in this article, we take a look at the best locations and seasons for viewing the migration in Tanzania…
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