Climbing
Mount Kilimanjaro
Mount Kilimanjaro, the "Mountain of Greatness", is the tallest freestanding mountain in the world. While you may have your own reason for wanting to climb Kilimanjaro, one thing is common amongst all those who visit - the desire to stand on the highest peak of Africa.
Climbing Kilimanjaro is a demanding, challenging feat. But despite the immense height, Mount Kilimanjaro can be successfully climbed by any reasonably fit person. No technical skills are necessary, making Kilimanjaro the highest, most accessible, "walkable" mountain on the planet.
The single most important factor in determining the success of your climb is choosing a quality guide service.
Mount Kilimanjaro draws over 25,000 visitors annually. Nearly 50% of all
climbers fail to reach the summit.
To succeed on the mountain, it is imperative that climbers are guided by an experienced outfitter, with proven competence, reliability and safety. We have partnered with the top Kilimanjaro operator to offer the best guide services to adventurers from around the world.
The African Walking Company is the premier outfitter for climbing Kilimanjaro.
Several hundred tour operators offer Kilimanjaro climbs. However, only
a handful can be considered reputable. The African Walking Company is
one of the few specialist companies organizing high quality trips on Kilimanjaro
since 1998, The African Walking Company has established a reputation as
a solid, safe, and dependable operator.
- professional, experienced, local guides
- hard working, team-oriented support staff
- quality, waterproof, four-season mountain tents
- roomy dining tents with table and chairs
- large portions of fresh, healthy, nutritious food
- clean, purified drinking water
- private, sanitary toilet tents
- crisis management and safety procedures
- fair and ethical treatment of porters
- environmentally responsible trekking
But don't just take our word for it.
Recently, the African Walking Company led nine UK celebrities on a
high profile charity climb, known as the BT
Red Nose Climb. Every member of the team, 34 people in
all, reached the summit. Their efforts raised over $5M for Comic Relief,
a British charity organization, to help the people of Africa.
Henry Stedman, author of Kilimanjaro, the most authoritative
book on climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, writes that The African Walking
Company has "a reputation for reliability and an impressively high
standard of treks" and in a crowded field of Kilimanjaro operators,
stands above the others as "one of the best on the mountain."
Group Climbs
Classic Rongai
Quiet and remote, this 8-day trip is preferred due to its gradual ascent and unspoiled wilderness.
Rongai South Summit
This 9-day trip approaches the summit from the south and has a preferred acclimatization profile.
Shira Route
Spectacularly scenic, this difficult 10-day trip is for those seeking a more challenging adventure.
Northern Circuit
Traversing nearly the entire mountain, this 11-day trip is the most amazing journey on Kilimanjaro.
See our ad in the Kilimanjaro feature 'Reaching New Heights'
