Trekking

As you traverse the iconic slopes of Kilimanjaro or gaze admiringly upon the wildlife at Arusha National Park, the inescapable urge to capture the surreal sights and scenes will overcome you. [...]

Planning Your Mount Kilimanjaro Trek in 2026: A Comprehensive Guide Mount Kilimanjaro, the tallest freestanding mountain in the world and Africa’s highest peak, is a dream destination for [...]

Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak, is a dream destination for many adventurers. Standing at 19,341 feet, it requires not only physical fitness but also mental preparation and a good [...]

If you’re considering a Kilimanjaro climb, you might be curious as to whether there is a path of least resistance – a way of somehow avoiding confrontation with a challenging scramble or a [...]

Climbing Kilimanjaro: Group Trek vs. Private Expedition ​There are a few things to consider when planning your trip up Kilimanjaro. Should you join a group trek or a private expedition? Here we [...]

NOTHING’S IMPOSSIBLE! It might seem outlandish to think that a child could successfully handle an adventure of this magnitude, however the youngest person on record to summit the highest mountain [...]

The first forms of eye protection were invented to shield against snow blindness. Ancient peoples in the far north created a variety of googles made of wood or bone to protect their eyes when the [...]

We recommend using trekking poles on Kilimanjaro unless you are an experienced backpacker that is used to hiking on unstable terrain over several hours.

When you book a trip on Kilimanjaro, you may wonder if you need to buy a lot of extra snacks to pack with you. You may be concerned that you won’t like the food on your trip, that your special [...]

The Machame Route known as the “Whiskey” route, begins at Machame Gate, located at the southern base of the mountain. From the gate, you ascend through Kilimanjaro’s lush rainforest to the Shira [...]