Tanzanian Cycle Adventure

Cyclists riding across Tanzania’s open plains during the Tanzanian Cycle Adventure

Come and experience an exciting and unforgettable 360km cycling tour across Tanzania’s famous northern circuit in 7 days. This tour takes you through Tanzania’s most iconic national and cultural attractions. From the base of Mount Kilimanjaro, to the world’s largest unbroken caldera, the wildlife-rich Ngorongoro Crater.

Best Tanzanian Safari

Elephants walking through tall grass at sunset on a Tanzanian safari

At the Bucket List Company, we have always included a small add-on Safari at the end of our Kilimanjaro trips. But some people don’t want to climb a mountain first, and this could be the ultimate trip for them!

Kilimanjaro Guides King!

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Introducing Julius John “Whitey” White The man behind the magic on Kilimanjaro No Bucket List Company trek to Kilimanjaro is complete without our beloved Whitey. Julius John White is the Chairman of the Guides in the Tanzania Tour Office, Leader at the Kilimanjaro Guides’ Association, the official 2012 World’s Best Tour Guide, and one of […]

Your 101 Guide to Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro

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So you want to climb Mount Kilimanjaro. I don’t blame you. Having done it 12 times now, I can tell you that a Kilimanjaro trip is up there with the best experiences I’ve ever had. But if you think you can just rock up and scale it, think again. At just under 6000m in altitude, […]

SAFARIS IN TANZANIA – A GUIDE TO THE ANIMALS

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Every good adventure bucket list should have “go on a safari in Africa” written near the top. Seeing the phenomenal wildlife of the African savannas in person is a truly inspiring experience. Our Tanzanian safaris are a chance to immerse yourself in the wonders of the natural world, spotting elusive animals that are found nowhere […]

How long does it take to climb Kilimanjaro?

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Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa, one of the world’s seven summits and the highest free-standing mountain in the world. One of the biggest questions we are asked at The Bucket List Company is ‘How long does it take to climb Kilimanjaro?’ { “@context”: “https://schema.org”, “@type”: “FAQPage”, “mainEntity”: { “@type”: “Question”, “name”: “How long […]

Why is Climbing Kilimanjaro So Popular for Charity Fundraising?

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Yesterday, millions of people around the world tuned in to watch nine celebrities take on the ultimate challenge for Red Nose Day. To raise funds for Comic Relief, the famous faces attempted to climb Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in North Africa. The determined group of climbers consisted of Jade Thirwall and Leigh-Anne Pinnock from […]

How To Cycle From Kilimanjaro To Ngorongoro

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When most people think about Kilimanjaro, trekking and climbing is the first thing that springs to mind. But what about cycling? Adventure trekking in Kilimanjaro is definitely an unforgettable experience, but it’s not the only activity you can do in that area – cycling in the area has grown hugely in popularity, and one of […]

How to Climb Kilimanjaro?

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So you want to climb Mount Kilimanjaro? I don’t blame you. Having done it 16 times now, I can tell you that a Kilimanjaro trip is up there in terms of the best experiences I’ve ever had. But if you think you can just rock up and scale it, think again. At just under 6000m […]

Should I take Diamox?

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The question I probably get asked the most from people wanting to climb Kilimanjaro or trek Everest Base Camp is: Should I take Diamox? My answer is always the same: I am not a doctor. What is Diamox? Acetazolamide is generally sold under the name Diamox. Diamox is prescribed for conditions such as Glaucoma, Sleep […]

Four Steps To A Successful Kilimanjaro Summit

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How To Have A Successful Kilimanjaro Summit I have recently returned from Kilimanjaro leading a group and had a great success rate again, in fact in my last two trips we have achieved a 95% success rate to the summit. I do the same things every trip, but it was only this time that the […]

Introducing Mount Kilimanjaro

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Tanzania is one adventurous and welcoming package! It provides fascinating culture and idyllic beaches. It’s also home to the tallest free-standing mountain in the world… Mount Kilimanjaro. Whether trekking Kilimanjaro has always been on your bucket list, or you fancy something a bit different, like a cycle tour, Tanzania is the place to be! Known […]