Category Trekking

Mount Lengai

Mount Oldoinyo Lengai South of Lake Natron in the eastern rift valley of North Tanzania, lies Mount Ol Doinyo Lengai (locally regarded as the sacred Mountain of God in the Maa Language), an active volcano. At 2878meters, Mt. Lengai is…

Mount Meru

Mount Meru The ascension to the volcano Mt. Meru is a perfect preparation for the conquest of Kilimanjaro. You can get used to the heights (around 15.000 feet) and it is possible to test out the equipment, so that you…

Hiking Gears

Mountain Hiking Gear Mount Kilimanjaro-Gear & Equipment Kilimanjaro, Mt. Kenya (Lenana Point), and Mt. Meru do not require rock-climbing skills. However, a good measure of perseverance and physical fitness are needed. With a climbing time of 5-7 hours per day…

Safety Climbing

Mountain Safaty Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa and the tallest free-standing mountain in the world. Reaching 5,895 meters at Uhuru Peak (19,340 ft.), it towers above the surrounding plains that include famous sites like the Serengeti and…

Food and Water

Mountain Food and Water What do you eat on the mountain? Remember to inform us if you have any special dietary requirements – because both meat and nuts form a substantial part of the food on Kilimanjaro. One of the…

Altitude Sickness

Mount Kilimanjaro – Altitude Sickness Also referred to as “Altitude Sickness” and as this name indicates, the illnesses is commonly encountered at exceptional high altitudes, such as the summit area of Mount Kilimanjaro. AMS, once apparent, can be most effectively…

Mt. Kilimanjaro

Mount Kilimanjaro Trekking Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa and the tallest free-standing mountain in the world. Reaching 5,895 meters at Uhuru Peak (19,340 ft.), it towers above the surrounding plains that include famous sites like the Serengeti…