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10 Tips for a Successful Climb on Mount Kilimanjaro

Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing Routes

The six Mount Kilimanjaro climbing routes vary not only in length, cost and scenery. They also have different difficulty levels and different success rates.

  • Selecting a Kilimanjaro climb route is one of the most important decisions you have to make.
  • The other one is selecting a Kilimanjaro tour operator/trekking agency.

There is no single best Mt. Kilimanjaro climb route. Which route up Kilimanjaro is the best for you depends on several factors:

  • The time and money you have available
  • Previous experience and fitness
  • The time of the year
  • Personal preference

Let’s look at the individual Kilimanjaro climbing routes and who they are suitable for:

  • The Marangu Route: the only Kilimanjaro climb route that…

Mount Kilimanjaro Group Trekking

Below are 5 reasons to join a Kilimanjaro group climb

1. Prevent Loneliness

It’s true. Humans are wired to connect with one another. We have the…

Zanzibar Island, Why Visit?

Zanzibar Island is known for its beautiful white sandy beaches and coral reefs. But Zanzibar does not only offer laid-back beach life and watersport activities but also a colorful culture and history. The old Stone Town is amazing mix of culturesFood lovers and culture enthusiasts can visit interesting cultural places like Sultan’s Palace, the House of Wonders and Darajani or Forodhani food markets. You can go on a Spice Tour or explore the amazing coral reefs and swim among tropical reef fish. The opportunities are endless. We selected for you 4 great excursions to do when visiting Zanzibar.

Nakupenda beach

Nakupenda Beach is a large sandbank in the middle of…

Big five Safari Tanzania

Big five Safari is one of the main reasons for people travel to Tanzania. This is because Tanzania has been named the best place in Africa to see these animals. Tanzania is special because you can find the Big Five here in their natural habitat. We will explain why Tanzania has also been voted the best country to spot these wild animals in this blog.rhino

What are the Big Five?

The term “Big Five” has been commonly used since a long time but has a less pleasant background. It used to be very popular among hunters to shoot an animal from the Big Five. These would…

What Safari Vehicles do we use?

What Safari Vehicles do we use? What makes a vehicle a safari car? And, are all safari cars created equal? Does it really matter if the car for your safari is a quality vehicle, as long as it runs?

We are here to answer all your safari-related questions and steer you in the right direction.

Safari Vehicles

 

Why is a good safari car important?

The majority of a safari in Africa, and specifically, Tanzania, is spent inside of a safari car. Having a professional guide and a good safari car are probably the most important aspects of any safari. Skimping on either of these may have disastrous results and ruin your safari experience.

Your…

Balloon Safari Tanzania

Hot Air Balloon Safari

The A hot air balloon Safari above savannah where the flocks of zebras and antelopes is one of the most exciting adventures available for those travelling to Tanzania. The classic  off-road vehicle safaris may hardly become boring even if you visit the some park.

Wildebeests are well seen from the balloon basket

 

Today, the tourists have a chance to soar above the places most worthy of observation. What is there to see with your own eyes, from a height of 320 or even 1600 ft?  How would that be, flying above Tanzania in a wicker basket? Read on,…

What to Bring on Tanzania Safari?

What to Bring on Tanzania Safari? When packing for a safari, the most important thing is moderation. While there is no need to go minimalist, you also don’t want to carry an abundance of unnecessary luggage across Africa with you. Remember, travelers on safari will move with their luggage in the safari vehicle throughout the tour. For the days spent in the same hotel or lodge, of course, you will leave your bags back in your room. Hence, if you bring too much luggage it could be an inconvenience or even a hindrance to wildlife viewing.

Tanzania Safari A variety of climbing equipment in large quantities on a wooden background…

Best Time to Climb Kilimanjaro

When is the best time to climb Kilimanjaro?

Best Time to Climb Kilimanjaro

The Best Time to Climb Kilimanjaro, when choosing the most suitable time for climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, you should consider several factors: the temperature, the views, the density of traffic on the trek, the difficulty level, and safety. However, the overarching factor that impacts all others is weather.

Mount Kilimanjaro lies in an equatorial climatic zone; instead of four seasons (winter, spring, summer, autumn), the mountain experiences wet and dry seasons only. Wet seasons are in April-May and November. Similar to other tropical countries, predicting exactly when the rain starts and stops is nearly impossible. All other months are the “dry season”, when most of the days are sunny, but still it does not…

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Study Tour in Tanzania

Study Tour in Tanzania! Want to make learning fun for children? Arrange for an educational tour. It is the best way to allow students to experience the things they learn in class. While classroom education is necessary for gaining knowledge about the curriculum, educational tour operators can add the fun element. They create a sense of curiosity. These interactive educational tours for students allow children to gain in depth knowledge about various subjects.

Rehoboth Safaris has education tour packages which are specifically designed in keeping with the curriculum. Whether you are taking kindergarten or high school students, the student tour packages are optimized…