{"id":3588,"date":"2017-06-05T10:28:07","date_gmt":"2017-06-05T16:28:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/?p=3588"},"modified":"2018-06-10T12:26:40","modified_gmt":"2018-06-10T18:26:40","slug":"awr-best-kilimanjaro-trek-guide-company","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/2017\/06\/05\/awr-best-kilimanjaro-trek-guide-company\/","title":{"rendered":"Why AWR is the Best Kilimanjaro Guide Company"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/?s=Tanzania&amp;cat=Kilimanjaro\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"7429\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/2017\/06\/05\/awr-best-kilimanjaro-trek-guide-company\/tim-block-kili-summit-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/tim-block-kili-summit-2.jpg?fit=2448%2C1584&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2448,1584\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Summit of Kilimanjaro\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Summit of Kilimanjaro&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/tim-block-kili-summit-2.jpg?fit=640%2C414&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7429 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/tim-block-kili-summit-2.jpg?resize=640%2C414\" alt=\"Summit of Kilimanjaro\" width=\"640\" height=\"414\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/tim-block-kili-summit-2.jpg?resize=1024%2C663&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/tim-block-kili-summit-2.jpg?resize=300%2C194&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/tim-block-kili-summit-2.jpg?resize=768%2C497&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/tim-block-kili-summit-2.jpg?w=1280 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/tim-block-kili-summit-2.jpg?w=1920 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Climbing Kilimanjaro is a once in a lifetime vacation, and you want to have the very best experience possible.\u00a0 Your guide company will be the biggest factor in achieving your goal of <a href=\"https:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/?s=Tanzania&amp;cat=Kilimanjaro\">climbing Kilimanjaro<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>These are the main areas to look at when selecting a Kilimanjaro guide company:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Safety &amp; Experience<\/li>\n<li>Guides<\/li>\n<li>Equipment<\/li>\n<li>Food<\/li>\n<li>Responsible Travel<\/li>\n<li>Customer Service<\/li>\n<li>Price<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>With Adventures Within Reach, safety is our highest priority.\u00a0 Our guides, equipment, food, and customer service are of a higher standard than our competition.\u00a0 We offer all this at a competitive price.\u00a0 This combination results in very high summit success rates.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/destination\/east-africa\/tanzania\/tanzania-testimonials\/\">Our past guest testimonials will tell you more &gt;&gt;<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Note that the areas that we do not have control over are<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Your preparation (training and gear)<\/li>\n<li>Weather<\/li>\n<li>Factors out of our control (lost luggage, cancelled flights, etc.).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>These can all impact your trip, but we can help minimize some of these issues.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>1. Safety &amp; Experience<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>AWR has been offering Kilimanjaro treks for over 17 years.\u00a0 Our sales staff has climbed Kilimanjaro on multiple routes, so we can answer your questions.<\/p>\n<p>All treks have a pulse oximeter, which measures pulse rate and oxygen saturation.\u00a0 Your guide will test your oxygen levels at least twice a day.\u00a0 This measurement is one way to see how well you are acclimatizing on the trek.<\/p>\n<p>Our Kilimanjaro guides are certified Wilderness First Responders (WFR).\u00a0 They receive ongoing training in first aid and acute mountain sickness (AMS) so that they are up-to-date on the best ways to treat injuries and sickness.<\/p>\n<p>All guides carry a phone for emergency use.\u00a0 Oxygen and hyperbaric bags are available to rent on your trek.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/destination\/east-africa\/tanzania\/kilimanjaro-safety-mountain\/\">More on Safety on Kilimanjaro &gt;&gt;<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>2. Guides<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/destination\/east-africa\/tanzania\/kilimanjaro-guides-porters\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"7434\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/2017\/06\/05\/awr-best-kilimanjaro-trek-guide-company\/kilimanjaro-rongai-route-november-2015_22829839003_o\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/kilimanjaro-rongai-route-november-2015_22829839003_o.jpg?fit=4608%2C3456&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"4608,3456\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;3.5&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;COOLPIX L840&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1447891215&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;6.3&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;125&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.001&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Kilimanjaro Guides\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Kilimanjaro Guides&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/kilimanjaro-rongai-route-november-2015_22829839003_o.jpg?fit=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"alignright wp-image-7434 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/kilimanjaro-rongai-route-november-2015_22829839003_o.jpg?resize=300%2C225\" alt=\"Kilimanjaro Guides\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/kilimanjaro-rongai-route-november-2015_22829839003_o.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/kilimanjaro-rongai-route-november-2015_22829839003_o.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/kilimanjaro-rongai-route-november-2015_22829839003_o.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/kilimanjaro-rongai-route-november-2015_22829839003_o.jpg?w=1280 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/kilimanjaro-rongai-route-november-2015_22829839003_o.jpg?w=1920 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>As on any trip, the guide really makes the difference in an amazing experience.\u00a0 Our guides are selected on their history of experience, safety, trek management, mountain knowledge, leadership abilities, and personality.<\/p>\n<p>Our treks have 1 lead guide and 1 assistant guide for every 4 people (a 1:2 ratio).<\/p>\n<p>Kilimanjaro guides are trained and certified by the Kilimanjaro National Park. They start out as porters and work their way up to assistant guide. When they are ready to advance to a lead guide, they go through the national park certification process.\u00a0 Our guides also go through additional training like Wilderness First Responders (WFR), first aid, acute mountain sickness (AMS), and customer service.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/destination\/east-africa\/tanzania\/kilimanjaro-guides-porters\/\">More on Kilimanjaro Guides &gt;&gt;<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>3. Equipment<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/destination\/east-africa\/tanzania\/kilimanjaro-provided-gear\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"7432\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/2017\/06\/05\/awr-best-kilimanjaro-trek-guide-company\/kili-13\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/kili-13.jpg?fit=800%2C533&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"800,533\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Tents and dining tent on Kilimanjaro\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Tents and dining tent on Kilimanjaro&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/kili-13.jpg?fit=640%2C426&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"alignright wp-image-7432 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/kili-13.jpg?resize=300%2C200\" alt=\"Tents and dining tent on Kilimanjaro\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/kili-13.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/kili-13.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/kili-13.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>We take our equipment very seriously and make sure everything is in good working order.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tents: 3-person dome-style 4-season mountain tents for 2 people (Mountain Hardware or similar) with 4 poles to withstand high winds.<\/li>\n<li>Sleeping pad (non-inflatable 2-inch pad with nylon cover)<\/li>\n<li>Oximeter (1 per group)<\/li>\n<li>Spacious dining tent, dining table, and stools<\/li>\n<li>Cooking utensils, equipment, and supplies<\/li>\n<li>Eating dishes and utensils<\/li>\n<li>Wash basins and soap<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Equipment is selected to provide a comfortable experience on the trek.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/destination\/east-africa\/tanzania\/kilimanjaro-provided-gear\/\">More on Provided Kilimanjaro Equipment &gt;&gt;<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>4. Food<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/destination\/east-africa\/tanzania\/kilimanjaro-about\/#meals\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"7433\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/2017\/06\/05\/awr-best-kilimanjaro-trek-guide-company\/kilimanjaro-rongai-route-november-2015_23348805372_o\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/kilimanjaro-rongai-route-november-2015_23348805372_o.jpg?fit=4608%2C3456&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"4608,3456\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;3&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;COOLPIX L840&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1447734306&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;125&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.02&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Meals on Kilimanjaro\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Meals on Kilimanjaro&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/kilimanjaro-rongai-route-november-2015_23348805372_o.jpg?fit=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"alignright wp-image-7433 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/kilimanjaro-rongai-route-november-2015_23348805372_o.jpg?resize=300%2C225\" alt=\"Meals on Kilimanjaro\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/kilimanjaro-rongai-route-november-2015_23348805372_o.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/kilimanjaro-rongai-route-november-2015_23348805372_o.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/kilimanjaro-rongai-route-november-2015_23348805372_o.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/kilimanjaro-rongai-route-november-2015_23348805372_o.jpg?w=1280 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/kilimanjaro-rongai-route-november-2015_23348805372_o.jpg?w=1920 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>On the mountain, you are served breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner.\u00a0 All meals are hot, including lunches if the weather allows.\u00a0 We use fresh, local food that is plentiful and delicious.\u00a0 It is resupplied mid-trek. Our chef is continually improving the menu to offer variety and nutrition including ample protein.\u00a0 We cater to special diets including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free.<\/p>\n<p>Water is boiled in the morning and evening to refill your water containers with safe water to drink.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/destination\/east-africa\/tanzania\/kilimanjaro-about\/#meals\">See our full Kilimanjaro Menu &gt;&gt;<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>5. Responsible Travel<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/faq\/sustainability-and-tourism\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"7435\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/2017\/06\/05\/awr-best-kilimanjaro-trek-guide-company\/kilimanjaro-rongai-route-november-2015_23348387402_o\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/kilimanjaro-rongai-route-november-2015_23348387402_o-e1493925733682.jpg?fit=3456%2C4608&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"3456,4608\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;3&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;COOLPIX L840&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1448076946&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;220&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0333333333333&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;8&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Sustainable Travel\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Sustainable Travel&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/kilimanjaro-rongai-route-november-2015_23348387402_o-e1493925733682.jpg?fit=640%2C853&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"alignright wp-image-7435 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/kilimanjaro-rongai-route-november-2015_23348387402_o-e1493925733682-225x300.jpg?resize=225%2C300\" alt=\"Sustainable Travel\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/kilimanjaro-rongai-route-november-2015_23348387402_o-e1493925733682.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/kilimanjaro-rongai-route-november-2015_23348387402_o-e1493925733682.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/kilimanjaro-rongai-route-november-2015_23348387402_o-e1493925733682.jpg?w=1280 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/kilimanjaro-rongai-route-november-2015_23348387402_o-e1493925733682.jpg?w=1920 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a>Adventures Within Reach is a partner of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kiliporters.org\/\">Kilimanjaro Porters Assistance Project (KPAP)<\/a>.\u00a0 This is an independent non-profit that oversees the proper treatment of porters on Kilimanjaro (wages, clothing, weight limits, food, shelter, etc.).\u00a0 We strongly believe in taking great care of our staff!<\/p>\n<p>We also believe in the principles of Leave No Trace.\u00a0 It benefits all of us to be environmentally and socially responsible on the mountain and everywhere we travel.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/faq\/sustainability-and-tourism\/\">More on Sustainability and Tourism &gt;&gt;<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>6. Customer Service<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/destination\/east-africa\/tanzania\/luxury-kilimanjaro\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"7430\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/2017\/06\/05\/awr-best-kilimanjaro-trek-guide-company\/attachment\/032\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/032.jpg?fit=4608%2C3456&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"4608,3456\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;3.5&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;COOLPIX S3300&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1476286752&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.6&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;80&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.001&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Porters putting up tents on Kilimanjaro\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Porters putting up tents on Kilimanjaro&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/032.jpg?fit=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"alignright wp-image-7430 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/032.jpg?resize=300%2C225\" alt=\"Porters putting up tents on Kilimanjaro\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/032.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/032.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/032.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/032.jpg?w=1280 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/032.jpg?w=1920 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>In the end, a good travel experience is all about the people.\u00a0 We try to respond to all requests and questions within 24 hours.\u00a0 We can accommodate special requests (special diets, customized itineraries, celebrations, etc.).\u00a0 We have options to fit your budget &#8212; lower cost <a href=\"https:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/destination\/trip\/?trip=7-Day%20Machame%20Route%20%28Group%29\">group treks<\/a> up to <a href=\"https:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/destination\/east-africa\/tanzania\/luxury-kilimanjaro\/\">luxury Kilimanjaro treks<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>AWR has been offering Kilimanjaro treks for over 17 years.\u00a0 Our sales staff has climbed Kilimanjaro on multiple routes, so we can answer your questions and tell you honestly what is it really like.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/about-us\/\">More About Us &gt;&gt;<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>7. Price<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Climbing Kilimanjaro is not a cheap trip, so you want to have the best experience without overpaying.<\/p>\n<p>Adventures Within Reach is a mid-priced operator &#8212; not the cheapest and not the most expensive &#8212; but we are a <strong>great value<\/strong> for the price.\u00a0 There is no need to pay double the price for the same services.\u00a0 Low priced operators will cut corners on safety, equipment, food, and often treat porters very poorly.\u00a0 We offer a great value for the price!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/contact\/\"><strong>Contact us to plan your Kilimanjaro trek!<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer;\">Save<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer; top: 2083px; left: 358px;\">Save<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Climbing Kilimanjaro is a once in a lifetime vacation, and you want to have the very best experience possible.\u00a0 Your guide company will be the biggest factor in achieving your goal of climbing Kilimanjaro. 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