Liwonde National Park along the Shire River, is truly evocative of a vanishing Africa. Hippos bask in slow moving pools and crocodiles lurk on mudflats. The trees crowd the river, pressing in on it in lush exotic green dampness. Here is the dream of Africa that has lured explorers along this very river into the heart of Africa >> read more

Malawi - Nyika Plateau, Viphya Forest Reserve, Lake Malawi National Park, Liwonde National Park, Mulanje Mountain Reserve.

Zambia - South Luangwa National Park, Kasanka, Kafue National Parks, Bangweru Swamps, Livingstone and Victoria Falls.

Zanzibar - Old Stone Town and Beach Hotels, Plus surrounding islands, Diving, Dolphin and Spice Tours, Boat Air and Road Transfers

Tanzania - Northern Circuit-Mountain Climbing, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara, Lake Natron.

Tanzania Kilimanjaro Climb - Kilimanjaro Climbing,

Tanzania - Southern Circuit-Selous Game Reserve, Ruaha National Park, Udzungwa Mountains and Dar es salaam Hotels.

Kenya - Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Amboseli, Mombassa, Train, Hotels and Transfers.

Mozambique - North-Ilha de Mozambique, Ibo, Pemba {Historical Towns, Pristine Beaches and excellent coral reef diving} Nampula and Maputo Hotels and Transfers

Kilimanjaro with its gleaming glaciers, is a magnificent mountain. It stands majestically amidst vast open plains, inviting you to the challenge to climb to the top through the farms, rain forest, pass through the moorland, to highland desert and witness the eternal snow on "The Roof of Africa. "

The Mountain
Kilimanjaro stands 330 kms south of the equator, on the northern boundary of Tanzania. Its location on an open plain close to the Indian Ocean, and its great size and height strongly influence the climate and thus its vegetation, animal life and climbing conditions.

Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa. It is composed of three extinct volcanoes: Kibo 5895m (19340ft), Mawenzi 5149m (16896ft), and Shira 3962m (13000ft). It is one of the worlds highest free standing mountains, its bulk looming 4800m above an undulating plain that averages 1000m above sea level.

On a clear day, it can be seen from more then 150 kms away. Its peak is permanently snow covered, though only 3 degrees below the equator. Kilimanjaro can be climbed by any physically fit person. No climbing experience is necessary.

Accomodation
A larger, central communal living, surrounded by a village of small sleeping huts along the Marangu Route. Other routes lack the essential facilities available along the Marangu Route.

Weather
Kilimanjaro can be climbed at any time of the year, but there are two rainy seasons - Late March to Mid June and October to November. The best Months are January to March and July to October, usually cloudless days. During the day temperature at 4000m tends to be 15°C. When the sun is covered, temperatures drop. At night, temperature falls to -10°C. At the summit, temperatures are about 5°C during the day and drop to between -18°C and -22°C at night.

Miscellaneous
Porters and guides accompany each group. The Kilimanjaro Central Control Unit has a reliable, equipped rescue team on the Marangu route. Equipment such as sleeping bags, mountain boots, thick sweaters, balaclava, gloves and so on are required, but we can arrange to have this equipment rented and ready for you to use. Kilimanjaro is not just a mountain to conquer, but also changing scenes and landscapes to enjoy, and rich in a wide variety of birdlife, flora and fauna.

Mount Kilimanjaro climbing Routes

Kilimanjaro Climb is an experience of a lifetime, highly recommended to the adventurous traveller willing to forego some of lifes luxuries for a few days. The Marangu Route walking expedition can be undertaken without past mountaineering experience.