General travel information Credit cards Credit cards are only accepted by the major airline companies and by most of the bigger hotels and lodges. Do not rely on credit cards as a source of cash while in Tanzania. In some Read More …

Mt Kilimanjaro guides and porters 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 Read More …

Prices and dates for climbing Kilimanjaro Standard package prices 2013 From 1 Jan 2013 to 30 Jun 2013 Climber’s package prices 2013 From 1 Jan 2013 to 30 Jun 2013 Standard package prices 2013 From 1 Jul 2013 to 31 Read More …

Bird watching in Tanzania With a range of endemic bird species, Tanzania is a great location for a birdwatching holiday. A tremendous amount of ornithological research has been carried out here in the past twenty years, which has hugely increased Read More …

Umbwe route via Barafu camp Duration of climb: six or seven days The Umbwe route is known for its caves. The first night you actually sleep at the Umbwe Cave Camp with two more caves that can be visited en Read More …

Rongai route Duration: 6 – 7 days The Rongai route ascends Kilimanjaro from the north-eastern side of the mountain, along the border between Tanzania and Kenya. This route retains a sense of unspoilt wilderness and offers a different perspective on Read More …

6 Day Machame Route Machame route Duration of climb: 6 days | Price is $1200 pp The Machame route is our most successful and popular hiking route on Mt. Kilimanjaro, mainly as a result of the following two important factors: Read More …