OUR ROUTE: 

There are many different routes to ascend Kilimanjaro. We have chosen the Shira route over 7 days. Most importantly here is the 7 nights we have allocated. This allows for a greater degree of acclimatisation so as to maximise the chances of reaching the summit. The Shira route is considered by many to be the best non-technical route on the mountain and traverses a diverse range of scenery. The first part of the walk is relatively isolated but the last four days will be crowded as most of the non technical routes converge onto a common approach to the summit meeting up with the Machame Trail.

OUR GUIDES: 

There are over 200 licensed guide operators on Kilimanjaro. Independent climbing is not permitted. We have chosen to use Africa Travel Resources (ATR) and their partners, The Africa Walking Company, as our preferred guides. We have been impressed by their communication, professionalism and approach to safety. Also, and this we believe is paramount, they appear to have a great sense of responsibility for the welfare of their porters. We should not forget that climbing Kilimanjaro is a major source of revenue for those employed as porters and cooks. For every 20 climbers in our team we are likely to have a support team of about 50 people climbing with us.

SAFARI:

Many people combine a climb up Kilimanjaro with an African Safari after descending off the mountain. As stated above after the 2nd July you will be free to make your own ongoing travel arrangements. If you require any help or advice regarding the organisation of a Safari trip our guide operator ATR can assist in this regard. You are of course free to choose an operator of your own choice if you prefer.