10 reason to climb with Karibu Adventure
Proven Expertise
With more than 16 years of experience, Karibu Adventure has a proven expertise on Mount Kilimanjaro. We lead over 110 climbs per year prior Covid 19, with more than 550 adventurers climbing with us annually. Literally thousands of climbers have stood on the top of Kilimanjaro with us. Our clients have included celebrities, film makers, senators, ambassadors, authors and journalists.
Our Reputation of Excellence
Our expert guides Medically Qualified were hand selected to work for us. We have the best local guides who have received extensive training in first aid and mountain rescue. With unrivaled experience and competence, they are among the most talented and respected professionals in the industry. Our guides have many years of combined experience on Kilimanjaro and thousands of successful summits.
Fully Staffed Climbs
Our climbs are fully staffed with approximately two guide per two clients. This is the best way to climb Mount Kilimanjaro. We strive to create the optimal conditions for a safe, successful climb. Having the right number of personnel to manage the group size creates an organized team on the mountain, but more importantly ensures proper attention for each and every climber.
Focused on Safety (Daily Health Checks)
Karibu Adventure is focused on safety, understanding that our top priority is to keep you out of harm’s way. Our guides perform regular health checks on all climbers, and they are prepared to prevent, detect and treat altitude sickness. We include rescue oxygen on every climb and have evacuation plans in place in case of emergencies.
Quality Camping Gear (Top Brand Tents)
We only use high quality camping equipment to keep climbers as comfortable as possible while outdoors. Our Mountain Hardwear tents are warm, waterproof, and roomy – and perfectly suited for the rigors of Kilimanjaro. We provide thick foam sleeping pads (mattress) for all clients.
Delicious Meals
All food and drink is provided on the mountain. Our mountain chefs prepare delicious meals with fresh, local ingredients. These meals are nutritious and calorie dense, specifically designed to sustain the energy of climbers. An amount of clean water is provided so climbers stay well hydrated throughout the trek. We also cater to special dietary requirements.
Best Routes
Karibu Adventure specializes on Kilimanjaro’s best routes. With many routes to choose from, we avoid routes that are very crowded, less scenic, and have poor acclimatization profiles. We operate primarily on routes that offer a combination of high success rates, scenic beauty and low foot traffic. This ensures our clients have the best chance of reaching the summit and have a good time doing it.
Group and Private Climbs
For those who are traveling alone or simply want the company of others, we have scheduled group climbs on our favorite routes. These climbs avoid the rainy seasons, include acclimatization days, and are limited to 15 climbers. We can also organize private climbs on any route, for any size party, on any dates.
Porter Care (treatment and Fair Compensation)
We take porter welfare very seriously and do our best to ensure our staff is treated well. As a partner company of the Kilimanjaro Porters Association (KPA), we comply with all established guidelines on porter wages and welfare. We pay our porters more than the standard compensation. Our porters have proper food and shelter, and their loads are restricted to reasonable weight limits.
Trash in, Trash out
Our guides and porters practice Trash in, Trash out ethics on the mountain so that everyone can enjoy a clean, litter free environment on one of Africa’s most majestic landscapes.
