ON THE MOUNTAIN

ACCOMMODATIONS

  • Prior to the trek you will stay in Western-style accommodations with private en-suite bathrooms.

  • On Kilimanjaro, you will stay in 4-season mountaineering tents with ground sheets and foam-core ground pads.

    • The Grand Traverse Route includes a larger tent with cot, foam mattress and sleeping bag included. This upgraded tent is available on other routes for a fee.

Hygiene & TOILET TENT

  • Running water and laundry services are not available on Kilimanjaro.

  • You will be provided a basin of warm water and soap in the mornings, afternoons, and/or upon request.

  • Eco-friendly, pump-flush toilets with toilet paper are provided for your trekking group at camp, pictured below. When relieving yourself on the trail you will need to pack out all waste in a biodegradable dog waste bag to be disposed of at camp. Read more about hygiene considerations on the mountain.

Toilet tent exclusive to your trekking group

Meals / Water & DINING TENT

  • During the trek purified water, coffee, tea, and hot chocolate will be provided for your refillable bottles. Read more about water on your trek.

  • Breakfast and dinner are taken in a group dining tent (lunch is location-dependent). You may also request for meals to be served in your tent. Read more about food on your trek.

  • Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated with advance notice, preferably at least 60 days before travel.

Dining tent