Our guide Edwin was great. He set a good pace (pole pole meaning slowly slowly) which enabled us to get to the summit. We were also very well looked after by our guide, the cook and all the porters. We have a lot of respect for them all.
Trekking and Hiking
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Camping, Hotel, Tent
Age Range
18-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Nairobi, Mount Kenya National Pa
Nairobi, Mount Kenya National Park, Mt. Kenya, Lake Michaelson, Simba Tarn, Point Lenana
4 DAYS MOUNT MERU TREKKING, the trekking through dense forests, scaling steep hillsides, and finally reaching the top of Mount Meru the fifth highest mountain in Africa. As a passionate adventurer and nature lover, you might crave the adrenaline rush that comes with conquering a challenging trail like Mount Meru. But you also know it's not easy the mountain demands the best of you physically, mentally, and emotionally.
If you are someone who craves adventure and wants to challenge themselves, then conquering Mount Meru might just be perfect for you. Located in Tanzania, this dormant volcano stands at an impressive 4,562 meters high and is often overshadowed by its bigger and more famous neighbor, Mount Kilimanjaro.
The Momella Route takes you through the Montane Forest to Miriakamba Hut, across the Ngare Nanyuki River and Inner Wall, and towards the summit of Mount Meru. Accompanied by an armed park ranger, starting early in the morning to reach the peak will ensure a spectacular view of the sunrise from the fifth-highest mountain in Africa.
Trekking and HikingClimbing
Tour Type
Private Tour
Accommodation
Hotel, Hut, Lodge, Sleeping Hut
Age Range
10-79 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Mount Meru, Arusha, Meriakamba H
Mount Meru, Arusha, Meriakamba Hut, Saddle Hut, Kilimanjaro
Immerse yourself in an unforgettable 11 day journey to Lalibela, Gondar, Bahir Dar, Simien mountains National park and Omo valley with our Wonders of Ethiopia tour. Explore the ancient rock-hewn churches of Lalibela, witness the breathtaking beauty of Simien Mountains National Park, step back in time in the historic city of Gondar, cruise the serene waters of Lake Tana, and experience the cultural diversity of the Omo Valley.
This tour promises an enriching journey through Ethiopia's rich history, stunning landscapes, and vibrant Omo valley traditions. Book now for an adventure of a lifetime!
Please see our itinerary for more details.
Expedition tours
Tour Type
Private Tour
Accommodation
Eco Lodge, Hotel, Hut, Lodge, Resort
Age Range
5-79 yrs
Operated in
english, french
Destinations
Addis Ababa, Lalibela, Jinka, Tu
Addis Ababa, Lalibela, Jinka, Turmi, Arba Minch, Bahir Dar, Gondar, Simien Mountains National Park
Mt. Kenya showcases the true beauty of Africa. The trip was a great experience and the hike itself left me breathless. This was one of my BEST adventure experience till date.
Trekking and Hiking
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Camping, Hut
Age Range
5-79 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Nairobi, Mt. Kenya, Old Moses Ca
Nairobi, Mt. Kenya, Old Moses Camp, Shiptons Hut, Meru Bandas, Chogoria Town
"It was incredible opportunity to embark on a once-in-a-lifetime journey to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro via the Machame Route with this travel operator. From start to finish, the entire experience was nothing short of exceptional. I am thrilled to share my overwhelmingly positive review of their services.
First and foremost, the professionalism and expertise of the entire the Kilimanjaro team were evident from the moment I made my initial inquiry. Their prompt and informative responses to all of my questions instilled confidence and excitement for the adventure ahead. They provided detailed information about the Machame Route, its highlights, challenges, and what to expect at each stage of the climb. Thanks FASA our guide for making our trek memorable.
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We were well cared for and had a great time throughout the trek. The guides really helped our success of reaching the top. Thank you to the whole team!
Are you a female traveler looking to be part of a women's only, small-group tour? If yes, then we have a great option for you. Join us on this guided, nine-day tour to discover the highlights of Morocco with adventures female travelers from all over the world.
Your journey starts from Casablanca followed by Rabat, Chefchaouen Taza, Fez and Moulay Idris before coming to an end in Casablanca. See the highlights of the cities that you travel to. The European-inspired, grid-like layout of Rabat is sure to give you a pleasant surprise while you will fall in love with the quiet, narrow alleys of Chefchaouen, the jewel of the Rif Mountains. Similarly, the sightseeing tour in Fez and the walking tour of Moulay Idris offers a great opportunity for travelers interested in the history and culture of Morocco.
In addition to highlights and must-visit places, we have included a couple of hidden gems of Morocco in the itinerary for you to discover. Explore the backroads and footpaths that are under the tourist radar. Enjoy plenty of hiking and walking, both in cities and mountains. For more details, please scroll down.
Important information: Every departure requires a minimum of four travelers to be carried out. In case there are less than four travelers booked on a given start date, the departure will be cancelled and the amount refunded.
City sightseeing
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
A scenic hike awaits you in the Drakensberg Mountains. Book this 5-day tour now and hike through one of the most beautiful places in South Africa. Your adventure begins in Clarens, the gateway to the Drakensberg Mountains.
Hike your way through Golden Gate Highlands Park. Enjoy dramatically beautiful landscapes along the way. Summit the Drakensberg after a strenuous climb that also involves climbing the famous chain ladder. Get the chance to explore some of the most panoramic views in Royal Natal National Park, including its Cascades and Mahai waterfalls as well as Fairy Glen.
End your hike with a Tugela Gorge walk while enjoying a stunning view of the famous Amphitheatre, regarded by many as one of the most impressive cliff faces on earth.
Trekking and Hiking
Tour Type
Private Tour
Age Range
5-79 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Bloemfontein, Clarens, Golden Ga
Bloemfontein, Clarens, Golden Gate Highlands Park, Drakensberg Mountains, Royal Natal National Park, Amphitheatre
The Machame route, also known as the “Whiskey” route, is now the most popular ascent route on Mt Kilimanjaro.
Compared with the Marangu route, the walking days on the Machame route are longer and the walks are steeper. However, the scenery is spectacular and landscape interesting. The Machame route is considered a more challenging route, and is better suited for those with some hiking or backpacking experience.
The Machame route is scenically beautiful and varied. Because it is a popular route there are increased numbers of trekkers. It approaches the summit from the southwest and descends using the Mweka route, rewarding climbers with views of the expansive Shira Plateau, an optional scramble up Lava Tower, a climb up the Great Barranco wall, and a traverse underneath Kilimanjaro’s southern ice field.
Climbers sleep in supplied tents at designated campsites, and eat meals either outdoors (when it is warm outside and the sun is up) or inside a large dining tent, depending on weather conditions. Our staff will prepare all meals and set up and take down the tents.
The Machame route is a highly successful route to the summit as you climb high and sleep lower because of position of the campsites. The climb high sleep low approach aids acclimatization and increases your chance of getting to the summit.
After arrival at your accommodation in Moshi, you will have the opportunity to rest. Later there will be a meeting with the tour guides for a briefing about the trek and Mt Kilimanjaro. Importantly we also run an equipment check to ensure that every participant is as well prepared as possible. If you have any important gear missing, you can rent it from us.
Aside from the below description, we kindly refer you to the itinerary for a day-by-day itinerary of this tour.
A trip to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is a dream for every person who loves adventure, it's a true African Jungle. It is so called because the dense undergrowth, vines and other vegetation make it almost 'impenetrable'.
It's mysterious and awesome. The lowland rain-forest and montane forest vegetation constantly struggles to reach heights that will allow it to receive more light.
Huge trees are festooned with creepers and parasitic plants such as mistletoe and orchids. Giant thickets of bamboo thrive in the humid atmosphere and, where sunlight breaks through, the elegant heliconia, or lobster claw, spreads its colorful petals.
Amongst the dense vegetation the Colobus Monkeys jump from branch to branch, chattering its warning to its fellows hidden by the foliage. Chimpanzees, in families of 20 or 30, make the rounds, searching for fruit and edible plants.
Many species of birds can be seen, including various turacos and a great many birds of prey.
The forest is sanctuary for almost half the world's population of mountain gorillas(about 330 of 600), which is the rarest race of gorilla.
Established as a safe habitat for several families of mountain gorillas it is now the location of an important scientific conservation programme.
Gorilla tracking visits are limited to small groups.
As you walk among the shadows of the leafy canopy, this rain-forest reveals the smells and sounds of Africa, just as it has been for centuries.
Trekking and Hiking
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel, Lodge, Eco Lodge
Age Range
5-79 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Bwindi Impenetrable National Par
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Kampala, Entebbe, Bwindi National Park
This 6 days trip brings you the highlights of Western Uganda, where the Savannah meets the rain-forest. This is the home of many iconic African animals, including lion, elephant, buffalo, giraffe, hippo, spotted hyenas and leopards, and up to 15 primate species, including the mighty gentle giants – the Mountain gorillas and chimps.
This tour is designed for solo travelers, families & groups all alike. The client will have the opportunity to explore the beauty within Uganda during a short time stay either on vacation, family outing or group joining. The trip is suitable for all age categories.
Please see the itinerary for day-by-day activities.
Trekking and Hiking
Tour Type
Private Tour
Accommodation
Camping, Guest House
Age Range
5-79 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Kampala, Entebbe, Kibale Forest
Kampala, Entebbe, Kibale Forest National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Ishasha, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Also known as the “Whiskey” route, the Machame route is now the most popular ascent route on Mt Kilimanjaro. Compared with the Marangu route, the walking days on the Machame route are longer and the walks are steeper. However, the scenery is spectacular and landscape interesting. The Machame route is considered a difficult route, and is better suited for more adventurous trekkers and those with some hiking or backpacking experience.
The Machame route is scenically beautiful and varied. However, due to its popularity there are increased numbers of trekkers, it loses some of its splendour. The Machame route approaches the summit from the southwest and descends using the Mweka route, rewarding climbers with views of the expansive Shira Plateau, an optional scramble up Lava Tower, a climb up the Great Barranco wall, and a traverse underneath Kilimanjaro’s southern ice field.
Climbers sleep in supplied tents at designated campsites, and eat meals either outdoors or inside a large dining tent, depending on weather conditions. Bless Africa Tours staff will prepare all meals and set up and take down the tents.
The Machame route is a highly successful route to the summit as you climb high and sleep lower because of position of the campsites, which aids acclimatization. It also offers the opportunity to take an alternative route to the summit, either via Barafu camp or the less frequented and more difficult Western breach route. The minimum number of days required for this route is six days, although seven days is recommended to make the walk more enjoyable and improve acclimatization.
After arrival in Moshi and the hotel, there will be the opportunity to rest. Later there will be a meeting with the tour guide for a briefing about the trek and Mt Kilimanjaro and, very importantly, an equipment check.
The Marangu route is one of the most popular routes to the summit of Kilimanjaro. This could partly be as a result of the fact that the Marangu is the least expensive route but more so perhaps the fact that it is possible to do the Marangu route in 5 days thereby getting to the summit one day earlier compared to the Machame route. This is not always the best way due to a shorter acclimatization period. That is one thing to take into account before decided to do the Marangu route.
Nobody, even how fit they are, know how their body will respond in high altitude. If you want to increase your chances for making a successful summit, we recommend the Machame route.
The shared hut accommodation on the Marangu route is one of the main differences compared to the other routes, where you have to camp. Mineral water, soft drinks, chocolates and beers are also sold at all the camps on this route.
All your equipment and supplies are portered and our cook will prepares all your meals.
Trekking and HikingClimbing
Tour Type
Private Tour
Accommodation
Hut, Hotel, Sleeping Hut
Age Range
12-79 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Kilimanjaro Marangu Route, Arush
Kilimanjaro Marangu Route, Arusha, Marangu Gate, Horombo Hut
