Kilimanjaro is one of the world's most accessible high summits, a beacon for visitors from around the world. Kilimanjaro to some, means Mountain of Light or Mountain of Greatness but by any name, it is a metaphor for the compelling beauty of East Africa. When you see it, you understand why. Not only is it the highest peak on the African continent; it is also the tallest free-standing mountain in the world, rising in breathtaking isolation from the surrounding coastal scrubland to an imposing 5,895 metres.
The ascent of Kilimanjaro is a virtual climatic world tour, from the tropics to the Arctic.
Even before you cross the national park boundary, the cultivated foot slopes give way to lush montane forest, inhabited by elusive elephant, leopard, buffalo, the endangered Abbot’s duiker, and other small antelope and primates. Higher still lies the moorland zone, where a cover of giant heather is studded with otherworldly giant lobelias. Above 4,000m, a surreal alpine desert supports little life other than a few hardy mosses and lichen. Then, finally, the last vestigial vegetation gives way to a winter wonderland of ice and snow – and the magnificent beauty of the roof of the African continent.
Of course, climbing Kili is the challenging part of this adventure but what better way to unwind and celebrate after the climb than to experience the beautiful majesty of a Tanzanian Safari.
Thousands of wildebeest make their annual migration through the Serengeti; families of elephants wade across the wild rivers; and prides of well-fed lions sunbathe on the grassy floor of the majestic Ngorongoro Crater.... These are all part of the Tanzania experience. Tanzania is truly a safari destination without peer. One-quarter of its surface area has been set aside for conservation purposes, with the world-renowned Serengeti National Park and incomprehensibly vast Selous Game Reserve heading a rich mosaic of protected areas that collectively harbour an estimated 20 percent of Africa’s large mammal population.
Tanzania contains more of Africa's crown jewels than any other; including the Serengeti, Ngorongo, Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar. Despite its attraction for those with a spirit of adventure from all over the world, it remains a truly wild destination.
Join us on our next trip to Africa in June- July 2012.
Our 7 day trek to the summit via the very scenic Machame Route provides reasonable steps in altitude for acclimatisation. This time of year provides the best conditions for climbing.
Following our Kilimanjaro Trek, we will enjoy a relaxing 5 day safari through the best parts of the Tanzanian wilderness staying in luxury tent accommodation right in the middle of it all.
Congratulations - Craig and 9 others made it to the summit of Kilimanjaro in January this year and will be returning to Kili again in 2012.
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KILIMANJARO Tour Dates 2012
June 25 - July 12th, 2012.
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For more information Please contact Craig Fleming or Craig on Phone: 0408856548