ABOUT LOBELIA TREKKING

Lobelia Trekking is a locally owned trekking outfitter in Moshi, Tanzania at the base of Mt. Kilimanjaro. We guide treks to the summit of the tallest mountain in Africa, and help with accommodations from airport pickup, hotels, local transportation, and even Safaris. We arrange every aspect of the trek: the guides, porters, permits, food, water, camp setup and break down, transportation to and from the mountain, and all the other details it takes to ascend to 19,341 ft.

Our commitment is to the highest quality of service and care. Helping you reach the peak of Kilimanjaro is our single minded focus. Along the way, you will have opportunities to exchange stories and experiences with our team of local Tanzanian porters, cooks, and guides. You will make friends. Our clients build relationships that last a lifetime, and often describe their time on Kilimanjaro as the most profound and impactful experience of their life. We hope you'll make the journey with us to the top of the world!

WHAT IS LOBELIA?

Lobelia Trekking is named after a rare and beautiful plant found called Lobelia Deckenii. A staple of Kilimanjaro's unique landscape, Lobelia Deckenii is facing extinction. We live our lives in this majestic wilderness and depend on it for our livelihood, so we are actively working with the greater community in Tanzania to protect and preserve our national treasures.

OUR KILIMANJARO GUIDES

To ensure a safe and enjoyable trek, it is essential to hire a qualified and experienced Kilimanjaro guide.

Our highly experienced Kilimanjaro guides have thorough knowledge of the mountain and the various routes that lead to the summit. This includes knowledge of the terrain, weather patterns, and the best times of the year to trek. Our Kilimanjaro Guides are familiar with the camps along each route and know where and how to set up camps safely and efficiently based on group size and weather conditions. All of our guides have led numerous Kilimanjaro expeditions and have a strong understanding of the challenges that each trekker may face. They are equipped to handle issues that may arise.

Lobelia's Kilimanjaro Guides possess a range of technical skills to summit the mountain. These include the ability to navigate the routes and trail system, the knowledge and ability to safely set up and use climbing gear, and the ability to assess the fitness and health of trekkers and provide first aid if necessary. They are all trained in first aid and wilderness first response. This ensures that they are equipped to deal with any medical emergencies that may occur during the trek. In addition, our guides have experience dealing with altitude sickness, as this is a common problem among trekkers. Our teams always carry oxygen for emergency use, and can assess each hiker's condition as the altitude becomes more extreme.

Each of our Kilimanjaro guides is capable of leading and managing the team supporting your trek. Based on group size, support teams vary in size and complexity, and knowing the roles needed and how to lead the organization structure is critical for success. Our guides organize cooks, porters, ensure camp is set up and broken down, clean water is always available, and more.

When planning a Kilimanjaro tour, it is important to hire a guide who possesses these qualifications to ensure a successful and memorable experience. We will pair you with the best guides to ensure your groups success reaching the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro.