Why Climbing Kilimanjaro
Exceptional success rate and experienced staff
Climbing Kilimanjaro has over 15 years of experience in leading hikers and climbers to the summit of Kilimanjaro. Our experienced guides have a proud summit success rate averaging between 96% - 98% and have safely guided over 7000 clients to the top of the mountain. Our professional tour consultants have all made successful summit attempts and are therefore in a position to provide you with an in depth knowledge of the mountain. We provide unique and tailor-made itineraries to suite your individual requirements and preferences, including all your hotel bookings, meet and assist at the airport, airport transfers to and from your hotel, as well as many exciting travel extensions to the surrounding game parks and the magical island of Zanzibar.
What else do we offer?
- One of the most comprehensive Climbing Kilimanjaro guides available on the internet.
- Highly trained and registered guides with years of experience, who will lead a team of support staff properly equipped to look after you.
- The average ratio of our support staff to climber is 2 to 3 porters per client and at least one guide per a maximum of 3 to 4 clients, which increases your safety and enjoyment on the mountain.
- We arrange everything for you: flights (ex South Africa), hotel bookings, Park fees, guides, porters, food and equipment, leaving you free to enjoy the climb.
- Portable Oxygen and First Aid kits are supplied by us, to all our clients for the duration of their climb.
- We can offer you extended itineraries for extra acclimatization on the mountain.
- To increase your chance of a successful summit attempt, we have developed a tailor made fitness program, as well as an essential climber's final checklist. Also included is information on tips for success, food menu, altitude sickness, route maps, route itineraries, as well as general travel and language tips.
- As part of our total commitment to safe climbing practices, do we provide all our clients with an unique guide on the prevention and management of altitude sickness on the mountain.
- We provide a complete and quality rental service on all the equipment required on the mountain, as a sensible alternative to purchasing.
- With your booking confirmation, you will receive a comprehensive gear list, a document explaining the reasons why we recommend certain gear, including guidelines when buying these equipment and a document with additional information to help you to prepare for your climb.
- Our Kilimanjaro information is designed for success and safety, which is purely a factor of dedication, experience, and a commitment to excellence.
- Expert advice to provide you with all the information needed to choose the best and most spectacular route for your climb.
- Option to climb via our cheaper climbers package - similar package to what most other operators are offering - or our standard package - designed to offer you more comfort, higher service standards and more value for money while climbing Kilimanjaro.
- The opportunity to combine the mountaineering with a Tanzania or Kenya wildlife safari or even Zanzibar extension.
- In South Africa, we provide on request, Kilimanjaro presentations for groups, which includes a slide presentation as well as the use of a 3- dimensional Kilimanjaro scale model. This approach of presenting Kilimanjaro is unique to our company and assists greatly in visualising the alternative routes which can be followed.
Testimonials
The trip was absolutely amazing. The staff was very courteous and well trained. The food was great and I couldn't have asked for more. We reached the top of uhuru peak and had a blast. To be honest, I wouldn't change a thing. I felt very well taken care of. Thank you once again.
Julie Brown - 29 June 2009
We are very satisfied with our Kilimanjaro and safari experience. Among all the good things I can mention our guides who was fantastic on both kili and safari and the food which was excellent. Everything went smooth with no problems...
Peter Selmer Ronningen - 29 June 2009
Overall, the trip was very good. The guides in Kilimanjaro were very professional, helpful and went out of their way to make us feel safe and comfortable at all times. It was an added plus that we all got along well. I feel that they were key to making the Kilimanjaro trip a success and they succeeded with flying colors...
Rasha Kashkoush - 28 June 2009
The trip was great - Kilimanjaro was a really wonderful experience. It was very difficult but overall it was great...the guides were also super helpful and worked with us very well. The food was fantastic and so was the planning of it all - it went very well...
Joanne Kubba - 28 June 2009
We had a really good time on the hike. The guide, Yusto, was excellent. He and his staff, Nixon, Safi, and Dickson did a great job. The day hikes were well planned and the crew did a great job on the meals. The meals were first rate and the service by Bima in the dining tent, and Dickson in the kitchen, was really great! Every thing went well.
Stan Treski - 27 June 2009
Fantastic trip! Great guide and porters, excellent food and accommodation.
Nick Tollefsen - 27 June 2009
Mt. Kili, boy was it wonderful! I can't explain how well the tour went! First our team up was amazing ...boy those porters are wonderful! The hard work they do is crazy! Leave after we have started our walk and get their, set-up prior to us even near the campsite. It's unbelievable to see. The route that we took was brilliant; so much to see and view it was truly wonderful.
Lisa Fara - 26 June 2009
Everything went very well. The hotels were great, the guides/porters on Kilimanjaro were amazing and really everyone I came in contact with made the trip amazing.
Eric Distad - 18 June 2009
The trip was a great experience everything was absolutely fantastic.
Connor Burleigh - 13 June 2009
We had a fab time at Kili.... but never again...The food was fantastic and more than enough.... actually tooooo much...The guides were great and will recommend you any time! Thank you for a great time! My 30th Birthday will never be forgotten!
Pauli Smith - 26 May 2009
I had an incredible time and enjoyed just about every minute of my time in Tanzania.
Wilmer Gaviria - 13 May 2009
Thank you for organising my trip to Kilimanjaro; it was wonderful trip and very pleasant experience indeed! I enjoyed the trip, and I think all was organized very well. We had very good guide and the team. They really supported us and did everything so that we could do the summit.
Elena Ivanova - 12 May 2009
We had a great trip and made it to the top without any problems.
Joseph Ayers - 2 May 2009
Our Kilimanjaro trip was great! We were able to make it to the summit without any problems; the food was great, and overall it was a fantastic experience.
Sally Sharkey - 2 May 2009
The trip was utterly stunning, thanks. One of the best things about it were my guides on both the mountain and on Safari. I was very sick on the mountain and my guide was really good at getting me down the top section and then organised a stretcher for the rest of the way. I don't think, however, that being ill reflected at all on the team. Also on the mountain the guide knew a lot about not just the route but also the various plants we passed along the way and was very friendly (as were all the porters and the cook). The food on the mountain was also great.
Matthew Thorne - 30 April 2009
The trip was great thank you, both katie and I found it tough but enjoyable. Everything went smoothly and we made to the top!
Bertie Ahern - 29 April 2009
We have just returned from Tanzania and had a most amazing time. All was very professional and the guide and mountain support was excellent.
Randi Marback - 29 March 2009
Overall, we were all very happy with the guides and porters for doing a great job professionally as well as for having great attitudes and making our Kili experience so memorable.
Brian Siy - 25 March 2009
The climb up Kilimanjaro was excellent. It was very well organised and the food was fantastic. Much better than we ever expected. the guides, porters and cooks were fantastic - everything was very well executed and the guides gave us the confidence to reach the summit. |It was a fantastic experience that we will never forget and have no regrets whatsoever booking with your company. It was also excellent value for money.
Gary Dovydaitis - 22 March 2009
I wanted to drop you a note to say what a fantastic trip we had using Climbing Kilimanjaro... it truly was the trip of lifetime and your company did a fantastic job. I loved every minute of it.
Patty Jircik - 22 March 2009
We had a wonderful experience from the beginning to the end. Thank you for making it possible in such sort notice. The greeting lady at the airport was cool, I thing the hotel was decent, safe and priced OK. On the mountain, everybody tried to take good care of us, but this guy Simeon (assistant guide),really pamper us, he exceeded all our expectation. Food on the mountain was plenty...
Robin Costin - 20 March 2009
The trip was really fantastic. I was surprised how it was well-organized. Every part of the trip, was different (Safari, Kili, Zanzibar) and every stage of our trip was perfectly prepared. All members of the trip reached the summit. There were nothing wrong with services, payments and other thing. Thank you one more time!
Przemek Mazur - 20 March 2009
We both enjoined the climb and safari experience. The climb was tough but very good experience. I have been in mountains before and I am used to live in modest conditions. So for me all the dining tent and cooked food was even a bit luxury for mountain climbing experience. Regarding guide, cook and porters everithing was good and I can't think of anything that needs improvement. Everything was well organized and was even a bit more than expected.
Meelis Luiks - 20 March 2009
I believe the trip was the best trip I have ever had. Everything was wonderful. Both the trek and safari personnel were great and took very good care of us.
Jimmy Jircik - 20 March 2009
Jane and I just got back from Africa on the 12th of March and we had a wonderful time. I do want you to know how much we enjoyed our hike up Mt. Kilimanjaro and it was great doing business with you.
Barbara Stead - 17 March 2009
The climbing was very nice as I expected and we were able to do everything as planned although it was pretty much walking (I didn't expect anything else ;-). The route we've chosen was nice. The crew was friendly. Food was good and adequate.
Remo Frattini - 16 March 2009
The trip was great. Our mountain guides were knowledgeable and considerate.
Marissa Brittenham - 12 March 2009
The hike in the national park was very good. The porters and guide were very organised. Even though I did not make it to the summit; had to turn back just below Stella point due to altitude sickness, it was an experience long to remember.
Franky Declercq - 11 March 2009
Thank you for the good organization, the moments in the Mountain were amazing... From all of us.
Nikolay Bonev - 05 March 2009
On behalf of my group - thank you very much for everything. We have no complaints about our entire trip. Even better we all made it to the summit! Everything was taken care of and set up very professionally.
Christopher Leuer - 1 March 2009
We had an excellent trip - (will send you on a picture once we have them all sorted!!)
Gearoid Cleary - 25 February 2009
It was an amazing trip & Kilimanjaro was spectacular - I didn't really appreciate how big 6000 meters is until I had to walk up it.....I got the altitude sickness and struggled up to the top (well Stellar Point).....I thought the guides and all the crew were excellent. The food, the camps and equipment were fine, to some extend felt a little spoiled not having to worry about anything.
Tony Bourke - 22 February 2009
Tanzania was incredible! I'd love to go back one day. Kilimanjaro was an amazing experience. The mountain experience was tremendous. The porters were the real story of the mountain; what they do is mesmerizing. The guides were also good and pretty laid back. The service, food, and friendliness of the porters and camp staff were impressive considering how high we were. Anyone that complains needs a reality check.
Alex Sykes - 22 February 2009
It was a great trip and we had a great time. The guide we had "Jeffery" was fantastic and he had selected a great guiding group, which had a lot to do with the enjoyment value. In reflecting on the great things - the food was very good and the group appeared very organised and had tents always prepared.
The final climb was also handled very well I thought - with three separate guides to suit the different paces - very helpful. I cannot think of anything that did not go to plan or even to suggest that was not great.
Michelle Molan - 20 February 2009
It was amazing, the guides the porters the food the experience, it was absolutely great.
Ali Khalili - 18 February 2009
Everything was great! I honestly do not have any complaints.
Ron Woodard - 18 February 2009
Yes. It was surely once in a lifetime experience and the toughest trip I have ever made as well. I really appreciate your advanced info about the summit attack. I believe I could make it because I remember from your info that although you may feel exhausted when you reach the Gilman's point you can make it to the summit if you simply make a decision to continue. I realized this is true.
Toshiyuki Omoto - 18 February 2009
Thank you for the good organization, the moments in the Mountain were amazing... From all of us.
Nikolay Bonev - 05 March 2009
Both Kelly and I had such an amazing experience! It was by far one of the best things we have ever had the chance to do! Not only was the climbing itself an awesome experience. But we could not get over how fantastic our guide Robert was and our porters Jerry and Jomo who carried our daypacks, as well as the rest of the team. Pretty much everything completely exceeded our expectations. The food was always great. Our tents and bedding were always set up ready for us. The level of expertise and respect regarding the mountain always made us feel safe and comfortable. We were also very pleasantly surprised by the level of English, which was spoken. Never did we have any problems communicating with Robert, Jerry or Jomo. We even managed to learn a few local words.
Joy Weissenfeld - 19 January 2009
I just wanted to thank you for arranging our climb, we had a wonderful time and the accommodations were great.
Dustin Wunderlich - January 2009
We had a really excellent trip! We loved the Machame route. Each day was beautiful and it was amazing how the terrain changed from day to day. We were feeling so strong that we almost decided to do the climb in 6 days, but were then enjoying the journey so much that we decided to stick with the 7 days.
Pam Stewart - 13 January 2009
Thank you for organizing our Kilimanjaro trip. We all made it to the top (see attached pic), two without Diamox (including me) and we were very happy with the service provided (especially hot lunch in the tent during a blizzard!).
Rhett Smart - 12 January 2009
