Mountain Climbing
We
offer the opportunity to climb Africa's two
highest mountains which we can arrange separately
or combine with any other of our tours to
create a unique and unforgettable holiday
for you.
At 5896m ( Mount Kilimanjaro) or 5199m ( Mount
Kenya), no technical climbing is involved and
the only requirement is that one be in good
physical shape. Both mountains are becoming
increasingly popular with mountaineers
from all over the world. Mount Kilimanjaro being
the highest free standing mountain in the world
presents a popular challenge to all experienced
and first time climbers.
There are two main peaks; Batian and Nelion, both of which require a certain degree of proficiency to reach. Lenana peak, the third-highest, is suitable for climbers with l ittle experience. There are four main routes to the peaks, Naro Moru, Sirimon and the Timau tracks on the mountains' Western slopes and Chogoria route on the Eastern Slopes. Vegetation varies from dense bamboo forest to gnarled Hagenia trees.
Two main routes are used to reach the peaks.
The Marangu Route is the most often climbed
and you will meet parties of climbers in each
direction. Accommodation is in huts, with shared
facilities controlled by the National Parks
Authorities. The Machame Route regarded as
the most beautiful but is less often used as
it is much harder to climb. We will arrange
your climb making sure that hut fees, the rescue
fee, services of guides, porters etc are taken
care of to make your climb a memorable one.