Trekking in Africa
We are not the only ones who love the thrill of mountain climbing. Treat yourself to a life-changing adventure by climbing the highest mountain in Africa Kilimanjaro as well as a number of different mountains that Tanzania has to offer. On your climb, you will be accompanied by your porters, your cook, and a professional guide. Our trekking teams are experienced and knowledgeable about what it takes to have a safe and enjoyable climb. They will support you every step of the way.
KILIMANJARO
Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa, located in Northeast Tanzania, near the Kenya border. Kilimanjaro is an extinct volcano, and is one of the most massive in the world. It towers 15,000 feet above the surrounding arid plains, and 2.5 square miles of its surface is over 18,500 feet. Beneath its ice dome, snow extends down long gullies that have been eroded in the mountain sides. Kilimanjaro’s summit crater, known as Kibo, measures an incredible 1.5 miles across. The highest point on Kibo’s steep rim is Uhuru, the highest peak in Africa. Nestled in the center of Kibo is a smaller crater, 600-feet deep in sulfurous ashes. Mawenzi (16,893 ft), Kilimanjaro’s smaller second cone, is seven miles east of Kibo, separated by a long saddle. Mawenzi is an older cone, jagged from erosion, with sheer faces on all sides.
MOUNT MERU
Mount Meru is also a very popular mountain that towers of Arusha City at 4562 meters. This mountain is the 5th highest mountain in Africa with a lot of incredible views on the way up. During your summit you will also have the chance to see Kilimanjaro. This trek is 3 to 4 days depending on how long you would like your descent to be. There's also a lot of wildlife to see on this hike as you will be trekking through the valley of Arusha National Park. Some people like to climb this mountain in preparation for Kilimanjaro to help your body adjust to the elevation.
OLDONYO LENGAI
Oldonyo Lengai (The Mountain of God) is a volcano mountain its having 2886 meters (9524 feet). Oldonyo lengai in the north of Tanzania and is part of the volcanic system of the Great Rift Valley in East Africa. It is located in the eastern Rift valley, South of both lake Natron and Kenya. It is the only volcano in the world that sometimes erupts natrocarbonatite lava a highly fluid lava that contain almost no silicon. It will take 5 hours to be at Oldonyo Lengai Mountain from Moshi. Normally we starting to climb at the midnight from Lake Natron it is just possible to reach the summits by dawn at a gentle pace.