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Travelogue from Kilimanjaro: A family adventure to Africa’s summit

At the beginning of 2025, our CEO, Claus, climbed Kilimanjaro with his family. A magical experience that will remain in their hearts forever. Read about his experiences below. If you fancy treating yourself and your family to the experience of a lifetime and a great challenge, then climbing Kilimanjaro might…

Travelogue from Kilimanjaro: Tears and triumph on Kilimanjaro

Many have a dream about travelling to somewhere extraordinary. For our travel specialist, Cat, climbing Kilimanjaro had been a lifelong dream, and in March 2024 she finally did it! Read about Cat’s huge achievement in her travelogue. I understand why so many of our guests ask me which Kilimanjaro route…

Travelogue from Kilimanjaro: The Lemosho Route

In June 2018, Sofia climbed Kilimanjaro. Read about what she experienced on the tour below. After four months’ preparation, including everything from long walks to purchasing equipment, it was finally time to leave in mid-June. We arrived in Tanzania on Friday night, having travelled all day. Our climb was supposed…

Travelogue from Kilimanjaro: wow, how worthwhile that was

In June 2018, Jude climbed Kilimanjaro via the Lemosho route. Read about what she experienced on the tour below. The start A day before departure, in the Springlands hotel, we were approached by an Englishman who had just completed the climb and wished us every success, tongue-in-cheek. He said encouragingly…

Travelogue from Kilimanjaro: the Machame Route

Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa, is the ultimate ambition for many. During my time at Afrika Safari I have had many phone conversations with excited customers preparing for their trip, and I have answered countless practical questions about everything from walking boots to toilet facilities. I know…

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