What Clients Say

"We all had a fabulous trip thank you - all due respect to your team for all their hard work! Totally impressed with everything that was done for us."
Jane Collingwood, UK

"What an incredible team!  When people talk about a well-oiled machine this is what they mean."
John Wood, Australia

more "what client's say"

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So how do we consistently deliver great Kilamanjaro climbs and get fantastic reviews?

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.

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

GENUINE EXPERTS: All our UK team know everything about how to climb Mount Kilamanjaro 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 Kilimanajaro climb with a Tanzanian safari or a Spice Island beach break.

ABSOLUTE FLEXIBILITY: If you need to change your plans we will reschedule your trip to Climb Kilamanjaro 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.

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 2011 and 2012 is as below. We can operate private climbs on any dates to suit your requirements.

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 on Kilimanjaro, no problem we can make it special. Want to get married before or after you climb Kilimanjaro - we have arranged over 20 Kilimanjaro weddings in recent years.

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 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 additional day to acclimatize 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 Mt 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.

Private Safaris

We can offer any length of Tanzanian safari, any itinerary and a choice of accommodation from camping up to super luxury lodges. Our most popular is a 4 day, 3 star lodge safari that visits Ngorongoro, Lake Manyara and Tarangire to see the best of the Big 5 and the great wildebeest migration.

Zanzibar and Pemba

Zanzibar Islands are an idyllic place to relax after climbing Mt Kilimanjaro. Whether you fancy hyper luxurious or a budget, boutique lodge, we offer a wide range of resorts to suit all budgets and tastes. Our favourites are Manta Resort on Pemba and Pongwe on Zanzibar.

Special Offers

Take a look at our special offer packages, there's something to suit every budget!

Our fantastic "3 in 1 Climb Kilimanjaro, Safari & Spice Island"(14 days)

Our "Climb Mount Kilimanjaro & Safari" (11 days)

Our "Climb Mt Kilimanjaro & Spice Island" (10 days)

Contact us for more information on these packages

And if you are still confused by all the different operators try our checklist to help you find the right firm for your Mount Kilimanjaro. It was developed by us with the Times Newspaper so you can be sure of the ultimate Mount Kilimanjaro climb.

Our "Plan your climb" has all the Kilimanjaro Facts you need to plan your climb.

Our checklist for choosing a Kilamanjaro climb operator

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 Kilimanjaro operator a member of ABTA or similar body?

Membership of a recognised travel body, while not a guarantee of quality on Kilimanjaro, is a good indication that the firm you are looking at is reputable and trustworthy. Many of the Kilimanjaro operators are actually 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 operator themselves

2. Are they financially bonded?

Bonding means that whatever happens you are protected financially for your Kilimanjaro climb. If a company sells you a trip up 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?

Again this is a legal requirement if you are going to sell a Kilimanjaro climbing package to anyone living in Europe. Not only does the insurance provide security a Kilimanjaro operator cannot get insurance without having 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 Mt Kilimanjaro operator have a valid Tanzanian Tourist Board operating licence?

In order to operate legally providing Kilimanjaro climbs in Tanzania operators 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 but it goes on a lot.

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

A lot of the web-based Kilimanjaro operators are actually no more than selling operations and in some cases can be no more than a man and a phone who then subcontracts a local Tanzanian company to run the climb. There are some good local operators but if you don't know who is actually running your climb how can you know if they are any good.

6. Does the Kilimanajaro climb operator 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 climber 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 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. Climbing Kilimanjaro the way you want to at your own pace is the best route to success

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

Group climbs can be cheaper but again 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 change of summiting. Kilimanjaro. 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 on the 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 Kilamanjaro climb

10. Can they offer flexibility in your scheduled Kilimanjaro climbing 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 climb can the operator flex your schedule so that your adventure is not ruined.

11. What happens to the climb up 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.

12. Check what is included in the price quoted?

Compare costings carefully- even some of the largest Kilimanjaro operators even 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 Kilimanjaro climbs it is far too easy to create fictional testimonials. Get some email addresses and check out previous customers who have climbed Kilimanjaro yourselves.