Essential Tips for Climbing Kilimanjaro Best Time to Climb Kilimanjaro Choosing the best time to climb Mount Kilimanjaro can significantly affect your trekking experience. The mountain has distinct wet and dry seasons, and weather conditions directly impact trail safety, visibility, and summit success. Ideal Seasons for Climbing January to Mid-March: This is the short dry … Read more
African Animals namelist East African Wildlife This is a list of animals you can view in East Africa with their names in English, Latin and Kiswahili Antelopes BongoTragelaphus eurycerusKiswahili: bongo BushbuckTragelaphus scriptusKiswahili: pongo Kirk’s Dik DikMadoqua kirkiKiswahili: dik dik Common or Bush DuikerSylvicapra grimmiaKiswahili: nsya ElandTragelaphus oryxKiswahili: pofu GerenukLitocranius walleriKiswahili: swala tiga Grant’s GazelleGazella grantiKiswahili: … Read more
What to pack OVERVIEW There are things you should consider bringing from home and others you can purchase here in Tanzania. In generell it is much easier to take things from home. Bed nets are one of the few exemptions – they can easily be found here. Safari Packing List Clothing T-shirts, pair of jeans, … Read more
Food & drinks Local taste The staple food in Tanzania is Ugali, a traditional dish which is made by mixing maize or cassava flour (or a mixture of both) in hot water until it becomes stiff – similar to Polenta. Ugali is eaten with a meat, fish or vegetable sauce, using the fingers to dip … Read more
Health Tips Traveling Safely One of the most common concerns for travelers headed to Africa is how to avoid getting sick. There is a misconception that Africa is loaded with awful diseases. You will be fine. The truth is – common sense and a few safety measures is the key to having a great experience. … Read more
Travel Tips International Flights British Airways fly three times a week direct from London to Dar es Salaam with a total flying time of 9 hours 40 minutes, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (from Amsterdam) to Dar es Salaam and Kilimanjaro, Turkish Airline (from Istanbul) to Dar es Salaam and Kilimanjaro, Qatar Airways (from Europe via … Read more