Mount Kilimanjaro is the crown of Tanzania. Rising abruptly from the open plains, capped by snow and frequently fringed by clouds; it is one of Africa's classic images. At 19,344 feet, are the highest mountain in Africa and the highest walkable summit in the world. The diameter of its base is an incredible 40 miles.

Kilimanjaro is a dormant, but not extinct volcano. Ominous rumbles can sometimes be heard- and gases emerge from the fume holes in the crater. Although just three degrees south of the Equator, the peaks of both Kibo and Mawenzi have permanent caps of snow and ice .

During their time on the mountain, climbers pass from a tropical to arctic environment in just a few days. The various trails first pass through lush rainforests before reaching heather and open moorland where giant lobelia and huge, cactus- like groundsel grow. Above this moorland is the almost lunar landscape of an alpine desert which stretches between the two peaks of Kibo, the flat-topped dome at the center, and Mawenzi, a group of jagged points and pinnacles on the eastern side. Inhospitable as this ‘moonscape' may seem, animals such as herds of eland thrive there.

Kibo the highest point in Africa, where lies Uhuru Peak, with its spectacular hanging glaciers and stupendous views of the African plains some 20,000 feet below Also on Kibo is the slightly lower peak of Gillman's Point. These are the goals for most trekkers. The peaks of Mawenzi are for mountaineers only. With the help of porters and a guide, it is possible to walk all the way to the summit without specialized mountaineering equipment – or experience – and Kilimanjaro can be conquered by any reasonably fit person. There are several different routes including Marangu, the easiest climb and therefore the most popular, Machame, Shira, Umbwe and Rongai. The total climb normally takes five to seven days and involves five or six overnight stays in comfortable mountain huts or in the tents. Fees, payable in US dollars, include park entrance and accommodation for climbers, food, guides and porters. Climbing equipments can be hired from our company for reasonable price. Many thousands of trekkers reach Gillman's point or Uhuru Peak successfully each year without any real difficulty. To avoid altitude sickness and failure, it is important to climates by ascending slowly and steadily. It is best to plan a stay at Arusha, Moshi or Marangu a day before start to climb for acclimatization. Kilimanjaro can be climbed at any time of the year but the best time is considered to be from August to October and January to March. It is wet in the rainforest during the rains in April, May, June and November. December through to February is the warmest months.