Articles tagged ‘Expedition Companies’
Kilimanjaro Skydive
By Donovan | October 23rd, 2006 |
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One of the tour providers in Tanzania is now offering skydiving around Kilimanjaro. I have to say, it’s a great to see some new options for viewing Kilimanjaro that haven’t been thought up. It’s a great mountain that needs to be utilized in other ways besides climbing. Personally, I think it would be great to [...]
The Red-Hot Poker
By Ed | October 19th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
Following the Lemosho Trail, our second and third nights on Kilimanjaro were spent at Shira 1 Camp (11,500 ft.). The third day we took an acclimatization hike to the 13,000 ft top of Johnsell Point. From our perch we could gaze across the Shira plateau all the way to Kibo where Kilimanjaro’s summit resides 22 [...]
Outfitter profile; Tusker Trail & Safari
By Ed | October 13th, 2006 | 3 Comments »
I must have studied 15 different trekking companies while doing the research for my trip to the roof of Africa. This first blush was primarily for me to understand my points of decision and important criteria. All of it was done one year in advance but I reckoned careful study would only enable our chances. [...]
Say Hello To Tusker Trails
By Donovan | July 7th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
We want to say “Karibu” to a new Kilimanjaro Blog sponsor - Tusker Trails, whose beautiful picture of Kilimanjaro is in the upper right hand corner. You can click on the picture, and go to their website. If you are headed to Kilimanjaro, I would encourage you to check out some of the options [...]
Good Tents - Make Sure You Have Them
By Donovan | February 7th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
How can you tell a good mountaineering company from a bad one? Ask the company about their tents and request to see them if possible. While climbing on Mt. Kilimanjaro, you should have good four-season waterproof tents, with a good rain fly and hopefully a nice vestibule to store your dirty boots and bag.
If [...]
BootsnAll Tanzania Trip
By Donovan | January 30th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
On the first sunrise of 2006, on the top of the highest mountain in Africa, more than 20 BootsnAll members successfully made it to Kilimanjaro’s summit, Uhuru Peak. It was a tough grueling climb – one that had been planned and discussed for almost a year – but in the end, all of the work, [...]
Climb and Safari Company Reviews
By Donovan | December 1st, 2005 | 1 Comment »
If you climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro or went on a safari in East Africa, we want to hear from you. We want to know the following:
1. Name of the outfitter company
2. Type of Tour
3. Did you have high end tour, mid-range, or budget adventure?
4. Where did you go? How many days? What was the number of [...]
How to Pick a Winner
By Donovan | September 28th, 2005 | Add a Comment »
What should you look for in a Kiliamanjaro operator? How do you pick a good one? What are things to look for? What are some of the questions you should ask the company?
As you can see from this company list, there are hundreds and hundreds of outfitters who provide climbing services in Tanzania. It can [...]
Should you choose a budget tour operator?
By Donovan | August 23rd, 2005 | Add a Comment »
This is a great debate for many independent travelers coming to Tanzania. Should you choose to go with a local budget operator and pay less? Or, should you choose to climb with a Western-based operator and pay more?
Most backpackers coming through Tanzania try to save every penny and tend to shop around for the [...]
Tanzania Tour Operators
By Donovan | June 5th, 2005 | 7 Comments »
Here is a list of many of the tour operators in Tanzania, some which are great, and others which are awful. This is by no means the entire list, as many are added and subtracted every year depending upon if they stay in business. Some of these companies only have a few groups per year [...]
