Hobnail Safari
For this 11-day/10-night itinerary, we leave the hiking boots at home and climb into a roomy 4X4 safari vehicle for an extraordinary, once-in-a-lifetime experience — a Tanzanian safari! Often referred to as the “Cradle of Humankind,” Tanzania is a magical country that not only boasts incredible wildlife, but also welcoming indigenous cultures and unparalleled hospitality. The phenomenal wildlife-viewing experiences are matched only by the outgoing friendliness of the Tanzanian people.
Kili: Lemosho
Lemosho is an awesome choice for a fall climb. Approaching Kilimanjaro from the west, this route eventually joins the very scenic and most popular camping route, Machame. Lemosho is gaining in popularity, but is not the most traveled route so no worries about being among throngs of other trekkers. Another highlight of this itinerary is that it is longer than some of the others — not in terms of miles but in days. The trail winds through numerous valleys, resulting in constant loss and gain of altitude, which is another great way to acclimatize.
Kili: Rongai
Rongai is the way to go for a spring climb – and really, the only one that makes sense. Spring is the rainy season in this part of Tanzania; the Rongai route approaches Kilimanjaro from the north, where the precipitation is significantly lower. This route is considered one of the easiest ways to climb Kilimanjaro. It offers a more steady, gradual climb than the other routes, and doesn’t have some of the more technical hiking challenges that some routes offer. This makes it a great option for those with a little less experience.
