Altezza Travel

03/07/2025

Let’s take a trip!

From the flamingo filled shores of Lake Natron to the endless plains of the Serengeti, here are 7 stunning spots to explore in Northern Tanzania.

Swipe through and start building your dream safari itinerary then dm us to take care of the rest! 😉

30/06/2025

🐸🌿 Frogs Found on Kilimanjaro! 🌄
In June 2024, our Altezza Travel team made an incredible discovery on Mt. Kilimanjaro, spotting frogs at 3,960 meters (13,000 ft) — much higher than previously recorded in Africa!
This remarkable find prompted a scientific expedition in collaboration with TAWIRI and Prof. Alan Channing, one of the world’s leading amphibian experts. After months of careful planning, a research team spent five days in February 2025 exploring Kilimanjaro’s western slopes.

They confirmed the species as Witte’s River Frog (Amietia wittei), previously never seen above 3,000 meters. Multiple colonies were found thriving between 3,500 and 4,000 meters.

Potential threats such as pollution from human activities and increased predation due to climate change pose risks to these remarkable creatures.

Altezza Travel funded and supported the expedition with logistics, transport, guides, porters, oxygen, and camping gear. For us, it’s more than just frogs — it’s about protecting ecosystems, understanding our environmental impact, and cherishing Kilimanjaro’s unique wildlife.

28/06/2025

On June 28, 2025, the World Travel Awards named Altezza Travel the Leading Tour Operator in Tanzania. This recognition didn’t come from an expert panel, but from hundreds of past clients who voted for us. That’s what makes it truly meaningful. Unlike many award programs, there’s no jury, only the voices of real travelers.

This is our second win in a row. We also received the award in 2024.

This year’s ceremony was special because it was held in Dar es Salaam, right here in our beloved Tanzania. Our project manager Dickson, who has been with us since day one, and Irene from our reservations team accepted the award on behalf of the company. Soon, it will be placed in our Kilimanjaro museum, where every team member can take a photo with it.

For us, tourism isn’t about attracting as many visitors to Tanzania as possible. We believe it’s one of the most powerful tools to fight poverty and fund conservation. When done right, tourism can improve lives, uplift communities, and help protect the natural beauty of our planet for future generations. As a UN Tourism affiliate member and a Travelife Certified company, we remain deeply committed to these values.

27/06/2025

Mount Kilimanjaro but make it fashionable 😎

If you’re joining us for the adventure, we’ve got you covered…literally.

From cozy summit jackets to essential cold weather gear, we’ll make sure you’re prepared and photo ready. Just ask us about our gear rentals when you book!

wearing one of our summit rental jackets.

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26/06/2025

When we say that Altezza Travel is the #1 tour operator in Tanzania, we’re not just referring to our top ratings, private hotels, fleet of vehicles, or the thousands of successful Kilimanjaro climbs and safari tours we’ve organized. Above all, we’re talking about the largest and most professional team in the country’s travel industry.

Since 2014, we’ve grown from a small group of passionate adventurers into the leading employer in Tanzania’s tourism sector. Today, over 260 people work in our offices and hotels, while more than 3,000 professionals ensure the safety and comfort of travelers on the slopes of Africa’s highest peak.

Each of them has completed our Altezza BootCamp training program, gaining in-depth knowledge of Kilimanjaro expeditions. Our mountain guides are also certified Wilderness First Responders, trained in advanced rescue and first aid.

Altezza Travel isn’t just about expeditions and tented camps — it’s about people who love what they do and create journeys that stay with you for a lifetime!

18/06/2025

There’s more than one way to the top - 8 to be exact!

From scenic treks to fast ascents, each Kilimanjaro route offers a totally different experience.

Swipe through to explore them all, then head to our website to find out which one is right for you.

Your perfect summit starts with the right path!

17/06/2025

Climbing Kilimanjaro is a personal journey. Some come for the views, others for inner discovery. And some aim to do what no one has ever done before.

In June 2016, Swiss mountaineer Stephan Siegrist walked a slackline stretched between two rock outcrops at an altitude of 5,700 meters (18,700 feet). It was a world record.
Read more: https://bit.ly/45t6TCn

The expedition followed the Western Breach route and took several months of preparation. Our team at Altezza Travel handled logistics, national park permits, support, and technical setup.

Slacklining is different from tightrope walking. Instead of a tightly stretched rope, it uses a flexible strap that sags and bounces under a person’s weight. Balancing on it requires a different technique — you don’t keep your center of gravity above the line. Instead, you move the line beneath your center of gravity. That’s what makes slacklining so challenging.

After setting the record, Stephan said that even with excellent acclimatization and perfect preparation, staying balanced at 5,700 meters (18,700 feet) wasn’t easy. The low oxygen in the air not only makes breathing harder, but also causes dizziness much faster. Even the slightest tension in your body transfers to the line and makes it sway.

It was June 20. Stephan Siegrist found his summit.
We're here to help you find yours.

See you in Africa!

05/06/2025

In February 2025, we opened the first private museum on Kilimanjaro, dedicated to the history, culture, and wildlife of Tanzania. The collection is still relatively small, but it already features ice axes used by the first climbers to reach the “Roof of Africa,” a display of fossilized Jurassic-era plants, teeth of the prehistoric megalodon shark, skulls of ancient hominids (including Australopithecus, Neanderthals, Homo habilis, and others), dinosaur bones, colonial-era coins and banknotes, 19th-century photographs, and rare publications about Tanzania.

We source exhibits from around the world — some are donated by our partners, while others are purchased at private auctions in the U.S. and elsewhere. This year, we plan to expand the collection with more fascinating artifacts.

The museum is open to everyone, but the main reason for its creation is our Altezza Travel mountain crew — over 3,000 people who live and work at the foot of Kilimanjaro. Many of them don’t have the opportunity to travel across Tanzania or visit archaeological and ethnographic museums. That’s why we built it right at our expedition preparation site — so every team member can broaden their horizons and learn more about their country and the world around them.

02/06/2025

The journey is the destination.

On Mount Kilimanjaro, it’s not just about the summit; it’s about the mindfulness between footsteps, the ever-changing landscapes, and the stories written in the memories created.

No plans. No maps. Just explore.

02/06/2025

28/05/2025

Postcards from the Mountain.

Check out these beautiful timelapses taken from the mountain.

17/05/2025

Some stories never lose their power to inspire. And today, we want to introduce you to one of them.

Meet Angela Vorobyova, a retired teacher from Ulan-Ude, Russia. In 2015, at the age of 86, Angela climbed Mount Kilimanjaro – becoming the oldest person ever to reach the “Roof of Africa.” Her incredible achievement earned her a place in the Guinness World Records.

Angela’s journey was anything but easy. Accompanied by her daughter Vera and a 14-men strong crew from Altezza Travel, she faced pouring rain and slippery mountain trails nearly the entire way. But even exhaustion and harsh weather couldn't stop her. At 4,000 meters (13,100 feet) above sea level, she even danced a tango with her guide.

The date of her summit wasn’t random either. Angela reached the peak on October 29 – the birthday of her sister Lidia, who tragically passed away at just 12 years old. Angela dedicated the climb to her, fulfilling a lifelong promise to travel for the both of them. Before coming to Tanzania, she had already explored Australia, the Great Barrier Reef, and the Andes.

There were no staged moments or cameras chasing drama. Just rain, determination, and the will to stand atop Africa’s highest point at 5,895 meters (19,341 feet).

Angela is now 96 and writing a book about her adventures – and we’re proud to support her in bringing it to life.

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