DAY 1: Chwaka Bay Upon arrival at Zanzibar airport, your driver will meet you at the exit of the arrivals area, to transfer you to Matemwe Village at the east coast. The next 3 days you overnight at Matemwe Lodge, just a few minutes’ walk to the beach. Matemwe Lodge is located on a cliff…
Day 1: Arusha (1400m) – Miriakamba Hut (2500m) Early in the morning we drive from Arusha to Momella Gate in Arusha National Park. After registration at the gate we start our trekking. An armed ranger joins us on our trekking to the top of Mount Meru since there is a lot of wildlife, especially on…
Day 1: Arusha (1400m) – Miriakamba Hut (2500m) Early in the morning we drive from Arusha to Momella Gate in Arusha National Park. After registration at the gate we start our trekking. An armed ranger joins us on our trekking to the top of Mount Meru since there is a lot of wildlife, especially on the slower…
This Kilimanjaro packing List helps you to pack and choose all the things you need to climb Kilimanjaro. Make sure you don’t miss out on something you will need out there and you are well prepared for this great adventure! For a comfortable body temperature it’s important you layer your clothes. So make sure the…
The Lemosho Route is one of the most beautiful and secluded routes up Mount Kilimanjaro. Climbers choose this route since it is so scenic, remote and has a high success rate. This route starts at the western side of Mount Kilimanjaro and offers great views of the valleys and wildlife. The trail is unspoiled and…
The Rongai Route is one of the least traveled and quieter routes. It is the only route starting on the north side of the mountain, just south of the Kenyan border. The ascent and descent are on opposite sides, so you can see Mount Kilimanjaro from different viewpoints. Although the route is not as scenic…
Machame Route is one of the most beautiful routes, since the path circles around the mountain and offers great views. You pass a variety of landscapes, from rainforest to the famous Shira Plateau. This so called ‘Whiskey Route’ has a gradual ascent and gives your body time to acclimatize. It has a high summit success…
Marangu, also known as the Coca-Cola route, is one of the oldest Kilimanjaro routes and the only one with hut accommodation. It starts in the south-east via Gilman’s Point to the Uhuru Peak. Marangu is the cheapest and shortest route to the top of the Kilimanjaro and therefore popular. Yet it gives the body less…