Mountain Climb
Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest peak in Africa and the tallest free-standing volcanic mountain in the world, rising to 5,895m (19,336ft). It is surrounded by beautiful lush montane forest which is home to a variety of animals. It is one of the most accessible of the seven summits, the highest mountains on each of the world's continents, and therefore attracts visitors from all over the world.
Mount Kilimanjaro rises from the dry African plains, through a wide belt of forest and high alpine heath to an almost bare desert and finally, the snow capped summit, Uhuru Peak. Located just 3 degrees south of the Equator, Mount Kilimanjaro is composed of three extinct volcanoes; Kibo 5,895m (19,336ft), Mawenzi 5,149m (16,896ft) and Shira 3,962m (13,000ft). Kilimanjaro can be climbed via six routes: Machame, Marangu, Lemosho, Rongai, Umbwe and Shira. Depending on which route you choose, the climb can take anything from 5 to 9 days. The two most popular routes are Marangu and Machame, largely because they are the most accessible starting points and take fewer days; however other routes are becoming more popular. Spending longer on the mountain helps with acclimatisation and therefore increases your chance of success. This is recommended where time and budget allows.
On the Marangu Route, accommodation is in alpine huts. For all other routes accommodation is camping throughout.
We can also provide further details regarding pricing, equipment, tipping and altitude. Please email us for more information about each route and we will provide you with itinerary.
Pick Up and Drop Off
We provide airport transfer services from and to Kilimanjaro International Airport and Arusha Airport. If the flights are cheaper and you choose to arrive into Dar es salaam or Nairobi, arrangements can be made for you. If you arrive in Dar es Salaam, your best option will be staying a night at one of our host families. The advantage of this is that you will be meet and greeted from arrival point and taken directly to our hostel. Email us your planned pick up or destination and a taxi/minibus will be made available to you.
Bed and Breakfast
In addition to arranging free volunteering experiences in Tanzania, we can also provide bed and breakfast for travelers. We have rooms dedicated for business and leisure travelers, families, groups and students. We prepare tasteful meals, some Tanzanian classic dishes for both vegetarians and non-vegetarians. One of the objectives of Maskani Pride is to provide locals woman and youth with employment opportunity and thus improving the wellbeing of the families in the area. We also support the local economy by purchasing all fresh fruits and vegetables directly in the area. Your visit and stay with us, helps meet this objective. Our bed and breakfast services includes;
• Lunch and dinner on request
• Car parking on site
• Linen and towels provided
• Luggage storage
• Laundry services available
• Common room with TV/DVD
• Hot water
• Airport transfers on request
• Tourist information
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