ABOUT US

Kilimanjaro Climbing Company

Why climb with us?

Our Services

Our goal at KCC is to cater for individuals, groups or organisations that wish to climb Kilimanjaro. We are based in Tanzania and the UK and have many years of experience organising mountain expeditions on Kilimanjaro. With us there is no such thing as a middle man. We do NOT outsource any part of your climb. We own both the U.K. and Tanzanian resources that are responsible for your adventure.

Our Ethos

The ethos of KCC is to be safe, ethical and environmentally sound when operating on Kilimanjaro. Our policies ensure that we operate as ethically as we can with regards to the local mountain staff and the environment.

Our Ethics

We take porter welfare very seriously. All our porters and cooking staff are paid above the standard rate. We make sure they are properly fed and appropriately equiped. All mountain staff are entitled to medical care. KCC will pay for any hospital treatment required by a member of staff resulting from an accident or illness received while on a KCC expedition. No member of the mountain staff will be asked to carry more than 15kg during an expedition (15kg group gear + 5kg personal gear).

Expert Guides & Safety

All our guides have been carefully selected and have each summited successfully over 180-250 times. We pay high wages so we can attract and hand pick staff with the best characters, skills and knowledge of Kilimanjaro. All our guides are fluent in English and are certified Wilderness First Responders to ensure your climb is safe and successful. On every Kilimanjaro trek we carry oxygen bottles and Gamov bags can be provided upon request. Daily health checks are administered on every climber with oximeters and stethoscopes.

Quality Mountain Equipment

KCC has an abundance of quality mountain equipment and employs some of the most experienced guides on Kilimanjaro. We provide tested and proven Four-Season-Expedition tents that are built for the toughest alpine conditions; Dining tents, tables, comfortable chairs for resting; kitchen tents for mountain cuisine and private portable toilet tents.

Tasty, nutritious food

Good food and plenty of drinking water are essential ingredients, both physically and psychologically, to make your climb rewarding. It goes without saying that your body will need plenty of food to compensate for the unusual physical effort in climbing. Our cooks have been professionally trained and are able to conjure up tasty and nutritious food for any dietary requirements.

The Environment

The environment is at the core of the Kilimanjaro Climbing Company’s ethos. We understand that the way we carry out our business operations has a direct and indirect impact on Kilimanjaro. KCC adheres to guidelines which have been set to protect natural resources, plants and animals.

Climbing To Save Elephants

Join in with our on going " Climb Kili 4 Elephants" project. Each year we run 4 treks with the aim to raise awareness and funds to help stop the killing of thousands of Elephants for their Ivory. Join one of our treks and get up close to these majaestic animals
  • Mara Kati Kati is a mobile camp strategically situated in north Serengeti, ideal for exploring the Mara Ecosystem. The camp offers comfortable accommodation together with the unique opportunity to enjoy a real safari experience on a camp. In its comfortable tents one will feel completely immersed in the surroundings and one can enjoy the rich animal life and vegetation of the area.

    An original form of accommodation which resembles the old camps of the first explorers in Africa, with all the commodities of today.

    The camp has been designed to cause a minimum impact on the environment. All of the infrastructure is mobile and the philosophy of the company is not to leave anything behind.


    The tents at Mara Kati Kati are meticulously designed to blend the essence of classic safari adventures with modern comforts. Each tent is furnished with plush bedding, locally inspired décor, and ensuite bathrooms equipped with hot showers and eco-friendly toiletries. The subtle lighting, soft linens, and rustic yet sophisticated furnishings create an ambiance that seamlessly merges the raw beauty of the wilderness with the elegance of a homey accommodation.

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    Experience the Wild…

    Welcome to Tarangire Simba Lodge, Tarangire National Park is a gem on the northern safari circuit. Teeming with wildlife, especially in the dry season, this area is a safari-goers dream. Located near the new Sangaiwe Gate of Tarangire National Park. Tarangire Simba Lodge is situated in a wildlife-rich area with unhampered views to beautiful Lake Burunge, bordered by the park and a Wildlife Management Area. The setting is stunning; with a giant old Baobab tree anchoring one corner and a permeating feeling of real Africa.

    The lodge opened in mid 2015 (July) and has 24 classic tents under thatch. Resident wildlife includes lion, zebra, bushbuck, impala, porcupine, monkeys, warthog, mongoose and more. Elephant, buffalo, ostrich and giraffe frequently pass through while the bird life is prolific and vibrant.

    Areas surrounding national parks are critical for conservation. The location of Tarangire Simba Lodge creates a buffer between the park and the nearby village areas, which, although currently sparse in population, are under cultivation and could be subject to human/wildlife conflict. We work closely with the rangers at the nearby station to ensure that the wildlife is not compromised.

     


     

    During the dry season groups of elephant, giraffe, waterbuck, zebra and more come to a small waterhole located in front of the lodge. Lucky guests can watch wildlife right from their rooms or the elevated viewing platform near the pool.

    Guests are able to enter, exit and re-enter from the Sangaiwe gate of Tarangire National Park with ease.


     

    Fine hospitality for safari travellers

    Accommodation at Tarangire Simba Lodge is in sixteen classic canvas safari tents situated permanently under thatch. The spacious tents are constructed on platforms complete with wooden floors, large en-suite dressing room, toilet and shower. There are twin and queen tents; triples are possible. There is also a family tent with two queen-sized beds. Additionally there is an outdoor shower and each tent has a private veranda with views to the bush and Lake Burunge. Furnishings are handcrafted from African hardwood complimented with tastefully selected fabrics; electricity and hot water are solar powered. Full amenities are provided.

    If you’re lucky you may see wildlife right from your room or verandah!

    Each room has a torch (flashlight) and umbrella for you to use during your stay with us and there is a power strip to charge your devices.