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Mount Kilimanjaro (5896m) is the highest mountain on the
African continent and indeed the highest freestanding
mountain in the world. This coupled with it being the
highest ‘walkable’ mountain in the world, makes it
accessible for all travelers willing to tackle its glacial
peak. It is situated in Northern Tanzania and the protected
and World Heritage listed Kilimanjaro National Park covers
an area of 796 sq km.
There are many routes to ascend ‘Kili’, and choosing the
correct one for your fitness and experience level is vital
to making a successful summit. We operate treks on 3
selected routes and are as follows |
Mount Meru
(4566m) is falsely considered Kilimanjaro’s simple sister,
as both are extinct volcanoes of different sizes. But don’t
be fooled, Meru is as tough a climb as Kilimanjaro. We
guide travelers on the Momella route on Mount Meru, which is
invariably a 4 day safari. An armed NP ranger accompanies
us during this trek because of the high abundance of
wildlife in the area; it is an exciting area to walk
through.
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"Oldoinyo Le
Ngai" is a Maasai term meaning "Mountain of God". This mountain
is the only active volcano in East Africa. Volcanic activity on
the mountain has been observed from as far back as 1883, and it
is still active today. The Oldoinyo LeNgai mountain reaches a
height of approximately 9442 feet.
The Maasai
Oldoinyo Le Ngai is the sacred mountain of the Maasai. The
Maasai go to the mountain to pray and offer sacrifices to the
god of the mountain. Reasons for going to the mountain include
sickness, infertility, and other misfortunes, like if a person
loses his livestock. The Maasai who go to pray on the mountain
take with them a sacrifice: a flawless female black sheep (a
young ewe) which has not reproduced. The sheep is kept in a
specific place on the mountain, a dry water hole, and the Maasai
sings songs of worship and praise to the mountain god late into
the night. In the morning, when the Maasai awakes, he discovers
that the sheep has vanished, with no traces to be seen.
The Maasai
who take the sacrifices are not allowed to eat until they
have left the mountain, but those who have been to the
mountain say that they wake up with full stomachs, belching
meat and milk. The Maasai believe that God speaks to them on
the mountain as they feel his presence and hear mysterious
voices but do not see the person talking |
