Category Archives: Tanzania

Which Route on Kilimanjaro is Best for Me?

Posted on April 17, 2017 by Adventures Within Reach

Which route is best for you?  The short answer is that the 7-day Machame Route and the 6-day Rongai Route are the most popular routes with our travelers.  BUT — it depends on what you are looking for! Kilimanjaro Route … Continue reading →

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2017 Group Kilimanjaro Treks and Safaris

Posted on April 9, 2017 by Adventures Within Reach

AWR has just announced the dates for group Kilimanjaro treks and Tanzania safaris for 2017.  There are multiple departures each month except for low season (April, May, and November).  The group safaris are offered 5-day and 7-day itineraries in standard … Continue reading →

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Top 5 Budget Safari Lodges and Tented Camps in Tanzania

Posted on April 6, 2017 by Adventures Within Reach

A safari in Tanzania can still be “within reach” of all travelers.  Here are our 5 favorite budget accommodations on safari in Tanzania.  These are offered on our Group Tanzania Safaris and also on our 5-day Private Safaris. Endoro Lodge … Continue reading →

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Trip Report: Zanzibar Island: August 2016

Posted on October 28, 2016 by Adventures Within Reach

Staff Members: Robin Paschall & Dean Paschall Travel Dates: August 9-15, 2016 Destinations Visited: Zanzibar Island, Stonetown We have been to Zanzibar several times, and it never disappoints! Activities Stone Town Tour The Stone Town Tour was about 2.5 hours … Continue reading →

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Trip Report: Tanzania Safari: August 2016

Posted on October 25, 2016 by Adventures Within Reach

Staff Members: Robin Paschall & Dean Paschall Travel Dates: August 3-9, 2016 Destinations Visited: Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti This was a great safari itinerary if you have 6 days and want to fly out of the Serengeti.  I would recommend … Continue reading →

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Climb Kilimanjaro for the Innocent Eyes Project 2017

Posted on September 30, 2016 by Adventures Within Reach

Have you dreamed of climbing Kilimanjaro to watch the sunrise over Africa from the top of the highest free-standing mountain in the world?  In June 2017, you can make a difference in the lives of children and experience Africa on … Continue reading →

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NEW TRIP! 6-Day Rongai Trek (Alternate Route)

Posted on August 9, 2016 by Adventures Within Reach

AWR announces a new route on Kilimanjaro — 6-Day Rongai Trek (Alternate Route).  Our 6-day “alternative” Rongai trek includes a night at super scenic Mawenzi Tarn Hut camp. Soak up the rugged mountain views while camping in the shadow of … Continue reading →

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Kilimanjaro Marathon 2017 — Dates Announced!

Posted on June 15, 2016 by Adventures Within Reach

They have announced the date for the next Kilimanjaro Marathon to be held on February 26, 2017.  This event offers a Full marathon Half marathon 5k fun run 16-Day Kilimanjaro Marathon with Safari and Kilimanjaro February 12-27, 2017 This itinerary … Continue reading →

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Kilimanjaro Halisi Retreat: Comfortable Acclimatization before Climbing Kilimanjaro

Posted on April 27, 2016 by Adventures Within Reach

It is not uncommon for Kilimanjaro trekkers to be concerned about altitude sickness on Kilimanjaro.  While there is no single way to avoid altitude sickness without medicinal help, one highly-regarded preventative approach is through acclimatization.  Kilimanjaro Halisi Retreat at Machare … Continue reading →

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9 Surprises on the Rongai Route

Posted on March 30, 2016 by Adventures Within Reach

We have a lot of “how-to” and general advice posts for climbing Kilimanjaro on our Blog. But reading an excellent recent post on CNN about Kilimanjaro, I was inspired to write a more humble ode of what surprised me the … Continue reading →

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