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Packing list for Kilimanjaro – including free PDF checklist
A tour to Kilimanjaro is so much more than just a hike. It’s an expedition to the top of Africa and a personal challenge of the highest calibre. To ensure your tour is a success, it’s essential to be prepared and pack smart. We’ve answered all the questions our guests...
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How to train for Kilimanjaro
Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro is an experience you’ll never forget. With the right preparation, most people can climb Africa’s highest mountain. But where to start? Read on below to find out how best to prepare yourself, both physically and mentally, to climb the world’s highest freestanding mountain. Please note: The guide...
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Travelogue from Kilimanjaro: The Lemosho Route
In June 2018, Sofia climbed Kilimanjaro. Read about what she experienced on the tour below. After four months’ preparation, including everything from long walks to purchasing equipment, it was finally time to leave in mid-June. We arrived in Tanzania on Friday night, having travelled all day. Our climb was supposed...
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When is the best time to climb Kilimanjaro?
It’s worth all the trials and tribulations when you reach the top of Kilimanjaro – Uhuru Peak. The view that greets you at the top is an out-of-this-world experience. But what time of year is the best time to climb Kilimanjaro? Read on below. NB: The guide below is a...
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Travelogue from Kilimanjaro: wow, how worthwhile that was
In June 2018, Jude climbed Kilimanjaro via the Lemosho route. Read about what she experienced on the tour below. The start A day before departure, in the Springlands hotel, we were approached by an Englishman who had just completed the climb and wished us every success, tongue-in-cheek. He said encouragingly...
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