Kilimanjaro National Park has long been at the forefront of environmental conservation, working both within the park and alongside surrounding communities to protect this iconic landscape for generations to come. One of the park’s most impactful initiatives is its tree planting program, designed to safeguard water sources, restore natural vegetation, and preserve the delicate ecosystem that makes Kilimanjaro so…
This February, Colleen and Brian pushed themselves — and their love for Kilimanjaro — to new heights. Quite literally. Over ten unforgettable days, they climbed, laughed, and learned as they tackled the mighty mountain not once, but twice via the Lemosho Route and the Western Breach/Wall approach. The Numbers That Tell the Story For the data lovers out there,…
Planning a safari is about more than ticking off the Big Five. It’s about the experience – the people you meet, the places you explore, and the impact you leave behind. At African Environments, we believe every journey should respect the wild spaces we explore and the communities we work alongside. Protecting Wild Spaces From the slopes of Kilimanjaro…
Your ultimate guide to getting ready for Africa’s highest peak Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro is a life-changing adventure – but reaching the summit takes more than excitement and a good pair of boots. With the right preparation, you can give yourself the best chance of success and enjoy every moment of the journey. 1. Start Training Early Begin your physical…
Farida Mussa! When she’s not climbing the mountain, she in the workshop learning about cars, or out guiding and learning about the wilderness – meet Farida everyone! She is a powerhouse and there is nothing that will stop her. She has a certificate in Wildlife Management as well as Mountain Tour-guiding from MWEKA. She also completed the WFR course…
A strong El Ninio current and a warm Indian Ocean surface temperature usual means heavy rains in Tanzania but this year the rainfall is off the chart. Some locations have had a full year’s average rain in just 6 weeks, having devastating effects in many locations. Tanzania’s 3rd highest peak, Hanang, has had so much rain that a huge…
As one of the original companies using and specializing in the Western Breach approach and overnight at Crater Camp on Kilimanjaro we are passionate about continuing to offer the Crater experience on our itineraries. In fact, consistently our trekkers rave about the chance to sleep in the 18,500 ft crater, often being a highlight of the expedition. Clients have the…
The Western Breach route on Kilimanjaro is the most stunning, most direct and least scree covered ascent route on the mountain. It is the only ascent that takes you directly onto the crater floor, next to what little still remains of the beautiful glacial ice, and positions you for the shortest and easiest possible ascent to the inner crater…
