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Why climb Kilimanjaro with us?

Our goal is to help all our clients climb Kilimanjaro safely and have a really enjoyable trek. To do this we operate our own Kilimanjaro climbs so we control every aspect of your trip. We don't just take your booking to climb Kilimanjaro then sub-contract your safety and enjoyment to someone else. If you book with us you climb Kilimanjaro with us.

The real benefit for you is that you have the best chance of summiting on your Kilimanjaro climb. On the 7 day Machame Kilimanjaro climb we have only had one person not summit in the last 12 months. And if you read our testimonials you will see clients have lots of fun as they climb Kilimanjaro along the way.

All of our team have climbed Kilimanjaro and are able to provide you with first hand advice on all aspects of planning a climb

We offer three options to climb Kilimanjaro: open groups, private climbs and charity challenges. Whichever you choose our prices for Kilimanjaro climbs are inclusive of everything you might want, except items of a personal nature and flights. No hidden extras.

Climb Kilimanjaro in a private group: this is your own personal tailor-made trek. Your choice of date to climb Kilimanjaro, your choice of route and options, your own dedicated team and as a result the highest success rate of all trips to climb Kilimanjaro. Perfect for a group of friends or a charity group looking to climb Kilimanjaro together. You can upgrade to a private Kilimanjaro climb from as little as £10 per person per day depending on the size of the group.

Climb Kilimanjaro in an open group : this is great for those who want the company of others while they climb Kilimanjaro. Our group climbs start every Monday (June - October, December - March). They are limited to a maximum of 12 and are guaranteed to run with a minimum of 2 people. Particularly popular are our open full moon Kilimanjaro climbs which run every month.

Climb Kilimanjaro for charity: these charity challenges are our unique approach to charity climbs on Kilimanjaro that give you six great benefits

1. No minimum fundraising so you don't have to worry about a huge target for your Kilimanjaro charity climb

2. Total flexibility on the self-funding element

3. Ultra-low deposits of £200 per person for charity climbs so you can get started very easily

4. Best and cheapest, quality prices available to climb Kilimanjaro so more of the money you raise goes to your charity

5. Donation of £25 to your charity for each climber who successfully climbs Kilimanjaro to Uhuru peak

6. 100% refund for you and your sponsors if you have to cancel

Check these six out against the other Kilimanjaro charity challenge companies!

How do we consistently get fantastic reviews from clients who climb Kilimanjaro with us?

WE ARE TOUR OPERATORS NOT TRAVEL AGENTS: lots of factors contribute to our high success rate when clients climb Kilimanjaro but as we said above the key is that we operate our own climbs and control every detail. We are the best specialist Kilimanjaro climb company.

SIMPLY THE BEST OF EVERYTHING: We use the best kit available to climb Kilimanjaro, ensure you have lots of good wholesome food, maintain a very high qualified Kilimanjaro guide to client ratio and most importantly only employ the best guides to support you as you climb Kilimanjaro

SPECIALISTS AND EXPERTS: All our UK team know everything about how to climb Mount Kilimanjaro having done it several times and they know the Tanzanian safari parks and Zanzibar from first-hand experience.

TAILOR-MADE: We help you create your own perfect Mt Kilimanjaro climb, the dates you want, your choice of route, no compromises and whatever extras you want.

FANTASTIC KILIMANJARO CLIMB, SAFARI AND BEACH PACKAGES: We can combine your Kilimanjaro climb with a Tanzanian safari or a Spice Island beach break.

ABSOLUTE FLEXIBILITY: If you need to change your plans to climb Kilimanjaro we will reschedule your trip to Climb Kilimanjaro at no cost to you.

100% FINANCIAL PROTECTION: We are a fully bonded and insured member of ABTA giving you 100% financial protection and peace of mind when you climb Kilimanjaro.

What does it look like to climb Kilimanjaro?

We have various videos from clients on our Youtube account but this is our favourite. Really gives a great feel for what it is like to climb Kilimanjaro.

Tailor made trips to climb Kilimanjaro?

We work hard to make sure that every Kilimanjaro climb is a special adventure but if you want some extras to make your Mt Kilamanjaro climb unique please ask. Honeymoon Kilimanjaro climb trip: celebrate your birthday as you climb Kilimanjaro, no problem we can make it special. Want to get married before or after you climb Kilimanjaro - we experts in arranging Kilimanjaro weddings and making your special day something to remember for a lifetime.

And here are some of the other things we are regularly asked for: if there is something else you would like just ask.

• Sleep inside Kibo Crater in Crater camp, at 5730m just beneath the summit of Mt Kilimanjaro. Very few climbers go here but it's an amazing experience if you cope with altitude well.

• Take an additionalday to acclimatize as you climb Kilimanjaro and improve your chance of trekking Kilimanjaro successfully.

• Hire a private toilet and avoid Mount Kilimanjaro's smelly "long drop"loos.

• Book a personal porter to carry your day sack as you climb Kilimanjaro.

• Upgrade your hotel before or after your Mt Kilimanjaro trek for a little luxury

• Hire great mattresses and sleeping bags for a warm, comfy night as you climb Mount Kilimanjaro

And after you have summitted Mt Kilimanjaro why not try an exciting private Tanzanian safari or a relaxing Zanzibar beach break.

Our checklist for choosing the best operator or best company to climb Kilimanjaro

In conjunction with the Times Newspaper we developed this checklist to help you plan your Kilimanjaro climb and avoid the problems that still happen far too often

1. Is the operator or Kilimanjaro climb company you are looking to climb Kilimanjaro with a member of ABTA or similar body?

Membership of a recognised travel body, while not a guarantee of quality on a Kilimanjaro climb, is a good indication that the firm you are looking at is reputable and trustworthy. The best Kilimanjaro operators and Kilimanjaro climb companies are not just virtual companies with little more than a website. Also an organisation like ABTA can provide you with help if you have a problem with the Kilimanjaro climb operator themselves

2. Are they financially bonded?

Bonding means that whatever happens you are protected financially for your Kilimanjaro climb. If a Kilimanjaro climb company sells you a trip to climb Kilimanjaro and you live in Europe, wherever they claim to be based, they are breaking the law if they do not offer you this protection. Besides the risk to your money, would you want to put your life in the hands of a company to climb Kilimanjaro that is happy to flout laws designed for your protection?

3. Do they have public liability insurance for your Kilimanjaro climb?

Again this is a legal requirement if you are going to sell a trip to climb Kilimanjaro to anyone living in Europe. Not only does the insurance provide security but the best Kilimanjaro operators will have well prepared operational and risk management plans so it is another good sign of quality. Some Kilimanjaro operators claim it is impossible to get insurance for Kilamanjaro climbs. This is nonsense - they just do not want to pay.

4. Does the operator you want to climb Kilimanjaro with have a valid Tanzanian Tourist Board operating licence?

In order to operate legally and run a Kilimanjaro climb in Tanzania, Kilimanjaro climb companies have to be licensed by the TTB. Some operators avoid this scrutiny by borrowing another firm's licence. This is illegal and a sure sign of bad practice. Do not climb Kilimanjaro with anybody without asking about their licence

5. Does the company selling the Kilimanjaro climb sub-contract to someone else or do they run their own team?

The best Kilimanjaro companies are a lot more than selling operations and far more than a man and a phone who then subcontracts a local Tanzanian company to run the Kilimanjaro climb. There are some good local operators but if you don't know who is actually running your trek to climb Kilimanjaro how can you know if they are any good.

6. Does the Kilimanjaro climb company provide a minimum of two qualified guides on every trip (even for a single person) and a minimum ratio of 1 guide for three climbers?

Two guides for even one person on a Kilimanjaro climb might seem excessive but even guides can get ill or even have an accident. With two or more climbers, maintaining a high guide ratio ensures that the needs of every climber can be looked after while going up Kilimanjaro

7. Can you tailor-make your trek to climb Mt Kilimanjaro trip or do you have to stick to a fixed itinerary?

Fixed itinerary trips can be a cheap way to climb Kilimanjaro but they offer no flexibility and have a much lower success rate. If you want to summit safely Climb Kilimanjaro the way you want to at your own pace

8. Are you being offered a private or group trip to climb Kilimanjaro?

Group treks to climb Kilimanjaro can be cheaper but the real price is that the success rate is lower. If you are spending nearly £2000 isn't it worth that little bit more to give yourself the best chance of making your trek to climb Kilimanjaro a truly memorable experience. If you join a group of 10 the chances of a problem spoiling the attempt on the summit increase rapidly. Do you want to fail because someone else has a problem or do you want to walk at somebody else's pace for 7 days?

9. What is the quality of the equipment they use to help you climb Mt Kilimanjaro?

Kilimanjaro can be a very tough environment and to provide you with a comfortable experience you need high quality tents both for sleeping and dining. A small cramped tent that leaks can totally spoil your Kilimanjaro climb

10. Can they offer flexibility in your scheduled Kilimanjaro climb itinerary if for example your flight is cancelled or your luggage delayed?

Flight delays and lost luggage are an all too familiar part of life in Africa. If you miss your scheduled start time for a trek to climb Kilimanjaro, the best Kilimanjaro climb companies can flex your schedule so that your adventure is not ruined.

11. What happens to your attempt to climb Kilimanjaro if one of your group falls ill and has to descend?

Sadly it is a fact that some people will get sick on Mount Kilimanjaro and will be forced to descend. If this happens to someone in your group is it possible to continue so that at least some can summit. The best Kilimanjaro climb operators will be able to deal with this so you can continue your Kilimanjaro climb

12. Check what is included in the price quoted?

Compare costings carefully - even some of the best Kilimanjaro operators miss out the cost of the Kilimanjaro Park Fees in the prices and add these on as a locally paid cost. And these can be as much as £500 per climber!

13. What customer references can they provide?

Do not just rely on testimonials for your trip to climb Kilimanjaro. It is far too easy to create fictional testimonials. Get some email addresses and check out previous customers who have climbed Kilimanjaro yourselves. Best of all look on facebook or g+

When can you climb Kilimanjaro and how many days will it take to climb Kilimanjaro?

We operate group climbs starting every Monday throughout the year with differing numbers of days and routes to give a good choice. Our schedule for 2012 and 2013 is as below. We can operate private climbs on any dates to suit your requirements.

Climb route	Climb start date	Number of days	Climb Program
Lemosho route	09 April 2012	7	Climb Kilimanjaro 2012
Machame route	16 April 2012	7	Trek to Kilimanjaro 2012
Rongai route	23 April 2012	7	Climb Kilimanjaro 2012
Lemosho route	30 April 2012	7	Kilimanjaro Climb 2012
Rongai route	04 June 2012	7	Climb Kilimanjaro 2012
Lemosho route	11 June 2012	9	Kilimanjaro Climb 2012
Machame route	18 June 2012	7	Climb Kilimanjaro 2012
Rongai route	25 June 2012	7	Kilimanjaro Hike 2012
Machame route	02 July 2012	7	Hike Kilimanjaro 2012
Rongai route	09 July 2012	7	Kilimanjaro Hike 2012
Lemosho route	16 July 2012	7	Climb Mount Kilimanjaro 2012
Machame route	23 July 2012	7	Climb Mt Kilimanjaro 2012
Rongai route	30 July 2012	7	Mount Kilimanjaro Climb 2012
Lemosho route	06 August 2012	7	Climb Mount Kilimanjaro 2012
Machame route	13 August 2012	7	Climb Kilimanjaro 2012
Rongai route	20 August 2012	7	Mount Kilimanjaro Climb 2012
Lemosho route	27 August 2012	8	Mt Kilimanjaro Climb 2012
Rongai route	03 September 2012	7	Climb Kilimanjaro 2012
Lemosho route	10 September 2012	7	Kilimanjaro Climb 2012
Machame route	17 September 2012	7	Hike Kilimanjaro 2012
Rongai route	24 September 2012	7	Kilimanjaro Hike 2012
Machame route	01 October 2012	7	Mt Kilimanjaro Hike 2012
Rongai route	08 October 2012	7	Kilimanjaro Climb 2012
Lemosho route	15 October 2012	7	Climb Kilimanjaro 2012
Machame route	22 October 2012	7	Trek to Kilimanjaro 2012
Rongai route	03 December 2012	7	Mount Kilimanjaro Climb 2012
Lemosho route	10 December 2012	9	Mt Kilimanjaro Climb 2012
Machame route	17 December 2012	7	Hike Mount Kilimanjaro 2012
Rongai route	24 December 2012	7	Hike Mt Kilimanjaro 2012
Lemosho route	31 December 2012	7	Mount Kilimanjaro Climb 2012
Machame route	07 January 2013	7	Hike Mount Kilimanjaro 2012
Rongai route	14 January 2013	7	Hike Mt Kilimanjaro 2012
Lemosho route	21 January 2013	8	Mount Kilimanjaro Hike 2012
Machame route	28 January 2013	7	Mt Kilimanjaro Hike 2012
Rongai route	04 February 2013	7	Kilimanjaro Trek 2012
Machame route	11 February 2013	7	Climb Kilimanjaro 2012
Rongai route	18 February 2013	7	Kilimanjaro Hike 2012
Lemosho route	25 February 2013	9	Climb Mount Kilimanjaro 2012
Machame route	04 March 2013	7	Climb Mt Kilimanjaro 2012
Lemosho route	11 March 2013	9	Climb Kilimanjaro 2012
Machame route	18 March 2013	7	Trek to Kilimanjaro 2012
Rongai route	25 March 2013	7	Climb Kilimanjaro 2012
Lemosho route	01 April 2013	9	Kilimanjaro Climb 2012
Rongai route	08 April 2013	7	Hike Mt Kilimanjaro 2012
Lemosho route	15 April 2013	7	Mount Kilimanjaro Hike 2012
Machame route	22 April 2013	7	Mt Kilimanjaro Hike 2012
Rongai route	29 April 2013	7	Kilimanjaro Climb 2012
Lemosho route	06 May 2013	9	Climb Mount Kilimanjaro 2012
Machame route	13 May 2013	7	Climb Mt Kilimanjaro 2012
Rongai route	20 May 2013	7	Mount Kilimanjaro Climb 2012
Lemosho route	27 May 2013	7	Mt Kilimanjaro Climb 2012
Machame route	03 June 2013	7	Hike Mount Kilimanjaro 2012

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