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Mount Kilimanjaro stands 330 kms south of the equator, on the northern boundary of Tanzania. It is set in an open plain close to the Indian Ocean, and it's great size and height strongly influence the climate and thus it's vegetation, animal life and climbing conditions.

Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa. It is composed of three extinct volcanoes: Kibo 5895m (19340ft), Mawenzi 5149m (16896ft) and Shira 3962m (13000ft). It is the world's highest free standing mountains, it's bulk looming 4800m above an undulating plain that averages 1000m above sea level.

 
Mount Kilimanjaro
On a clear day, it can be seen from more than 150kms away. It's peak is permanently snow covered, though only 3 degrees below the equator. Kilimanjaro can be climbed by any physically fit person. No climbing experience is necessary as our professional guides will be with you every step of the way.
Tontu Safaris offer safari and mountaineering expeditions from our branch offices in Arusha, Tanzania. Our  management and operation staff in Tanzania is British and Tanzanian. Our mountain expeditions and treks include all the Kilimanjaro ascents which can be tailor made to suit your experience and interests. For those with time to acclimatize properly, ascending via the Western Breach Route is a truly excellent mountaineering experience of a lifetime you will never forget. African night views of the clear skies, bright stars and moon are unparalleled.
On routes such as Marangu, a six day trek you can enjoy an incredible journey through several climatic vegetation zones from tropical rainforest, moorland / alpine desert and onto snow and glacier. Walking is for around 6 hours per day and then you will be able to relax in the mountain huts which sleep either 4, 12 or 24 persons per hut, with mattresses provided. Each day you progress towards the 13 hour attack on the summit. On our other routes we supply all your mountaineering tents with ground sheets & cold-weather sleeping mats, large mess tents with floors in which we provide aluminium tables and chairs with backs and arm-rests, and we supply sanitary portable flush toilets inside enclosed tents. Our treks offer breathtaking scenery and we know all the very best and less touristy routes such as Lemosho Glades / Shira routes or the Umbwe routes. On all routes our professional cooks will serve you the excellent food you will be looking forward to at the end of the day’s hike.
Our safari and mountain guides are a committed team, passionate to share the wonders of their country. They are all fluent in English. They receive ongoing professional training to uphold our high standard of service. They are also knowledgeable on the flora and fauna of the mountain as well as on Kilimanjaro's geology. They are very aware of each trekker’s needs especially with regards to health, injury prevention and pace. You are there primarily to have fun after all, and we guarantee and place emphasis on your satisfaction and enjoyment on all our tours. To avoid blisters, break in your own boots before you arrive.
See Mt Kilimanjaro from a truly unique point of view. It's hard to imagine a more dynamic venue for your first jump. Once you have touched the skies and tasted the clouds nothing will ever be quite the same again.

 		 "We are here to make your dreams come true. A tandem skydive with us is more than another thrill ride. Skydive Kilimanjaro instructional staff will introduce you to the equipment and teach you the basics of body flight and parachute control. Take the controls of your parachute and, perform a series of loops, turns and stalls." "IMMERSE YOURSELF IN OUR WORLD. Our promise to you. We will endeavour to make your adventure with us as memorable as possible. Our quality service to you and our attention to detail with safety related issues is paramount. At Skydive Kilimanjaro, we place your safety above all things. Our internationally licensed professional Tandem Masters have many years experience and are recognised by the Civil Aviation Authority. We are excellent at what we do."
 
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