Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa,tips for climbers

Nottingham, UK, 15 April 2011: If you are planning a tour to Africa for climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in the continent, Private Kilimanjaro can be a viable option for you. A reputed trek operator for Kilimanjaro, they organise customised treks on all six routes to Mount Kilimanjaro – Lemosho, Machame, Rongai, Marangu, Shira and Umbwe. Backed by years of experience in Kilimanjaro treks, they know exactly about the requirements and expectations of trekkers.

Talking to reporters about the services offered, a senior Private Kilimanjaro executive commented, “We have been operating Kilimanjaro climbs for seven years and have a fantastic record of successfully and safely helping our clients to summit. Fundamental to our approach and what distinguishes us from nearly all companies offering Kilimanjaro climbs is that we are 'operators' not 'agents'. We do not simply take bookings and then subcontract your climb. Instead we employ all our team directly, source all our equipment ourselves and control every aspect of your climb experience.”

Private Kilimanjaro specialises in arranging customised climbs for the clients where the travellers choose the date, the route and climb with just their friends and crew. There are no unacquainted co-trekkers with whom you could feel uncomfortable. If the trekkers need a special diet, they could provide that as well. Travelers can upgrade their place of accommodation according to their tastes and preferences. They are also allowed to add any number of extra acclimatisation or rest days to their itinerary. Extra acclimatisation days substantially increase the chances of success. They could also ask the operators to arrange for private porters daytime essentials such as drink, packed lunch, warm clothes, sun cream etc.

Commitment to quality is something which separates Private Kilimanjaro from its peers. They are fully bonded with Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA) which ensures that the clients' money is 100% safe. They are full insured for all the services they provide. They are also member of the Kilimanjaro Porters Assistance Project and work to ensure the best conditions for their own crew as well. Climbing Mt Kilimanjaro with them would definitely add to the experience.

Private Kilimanjaro is a UK based travel operator specialising in arranging Kilimanjaro trekking for the travellers. Operating in small independent teams, they ensure safety and comfort of the trekkers, helping them to enjoy their trip to the fullest. Well aware of all Kilimanjaro facts, they have the expertise to provide what they promise.

A MAN said he 'killed two birds with one stone' by fulfilling a lifelong ambition to climb Mount Kilimanjaro while raising thousands of pounds for charity.

Lee Hutchinson, of Holland Road, Little Clacton, climbed the 19,340ft mountain with his niece and nephew to raise money for cancer research.

“My training put me in good stead and the first few days were fine, but the last climb up the final section at night was unbelievably hard, and no amount of training could've prepared me for that."

Lee added: “I'm really proud of myself, and my niece and nephew for doing it with me. We achieved something special and raised a lot of money for a great cause.”