Adventure Outfitters was founded by Matt Mitchell and Kay Wentworth (shown in picture returning from their first ascent in 1988) and is  operated by Matt Mitchell  and Bill Wilson.  Bill, a trip leader with Adventure Outfitters was on our first commercial ascent in 1992.  Matt lives in Prescott, Arizona and Bill lives in Park City, Utah. 

We specialize in Mt. Kilimanjaro hikes and  luxury Photo safaris in Tanzania and Kenya.  Adventure Outfitters is based in Prescott Arizona and has been in operation since 1992.  We keep our prices low by working directly with the organizers of the climb in Moshi Tanzania.  Your local host in Moshi Tanzania is one of the largest and most popular Kilimanjaro climb organizers in Tanzania.  We have been working with them since 1992. All local guides are certified by the Mt. Kilimanjaro Park service.  Our land  prices are all inclusive so you need only concern yourself with booking air transportation.

By focusing our efforts in this diversely-rich geographic region we are able to build and maintain reliable Kenyan and Tanzanian relationships  we can count on year after year.  Having reliable contacts allows us to provide accurate information on subjects such as immunizations, visa entry requirements, political conditions etc.  If you have a specific question that we can't answer, we can probably get the answer for you within 48 hours!  In most cases clients are picked up at the airport and delivered to a  reserved hotel room where they can rest or prepare for the holiday of a lifetime. 

Adventure Outfitter's goal is to provide a safe and memorable holiday of your design at the lowest possible price while providing additional information you normally would not receive from Providers of the same service.  References provided upon request.

I WOULD LIKE TO BOOK A TRIP. 

  WHAT SHOULD I DO?

A.  Call or email ADVENTURE OUTFITTERS with a proposed itinerary.  We will provide you with a tentative quote and answer any questions You may have.

 B.  Tentatively reserve airline tickets to coincide with your Proposed itinerary.  We can recommend booking agents that we have worked with successfully in the past.

C.  Fax or email us your air line itinerary

 D. We will contact our Operators in Kenya/Tanzania  to confirm your itinerary.

  E.  Confirm your airline arrangements.  We highly recommend trip insurance. This is useful in case something unexpected occurs such as illness, a death in the family, job loss, etc.  Info on this can be obtained from almost any travel agent.

  F.       Send ADVENTURE OUTFITTERS a non-refundable deposit of $200 to secure your reservations.  The remaining ground costs are due  30 days before departure and are usually  refundable up to 10 days before departure. 

  G.       ADVENTURE OUTFITTERS will  send your confirmation  in addition to an extensive information package (personal list, visa app info, trip details, etc).  We will answer or research any specific questions you may have concerning your trip.

Below are commonly asked questions: 

  WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF USING ADVENTURE OUTFITTERS  FOR YOUR EAST AFRICAN CLIMB AND SAFARI?

ADVENTURE OUTFITTERS is significantly less expensive while maintaining a quality excursion.  Everyone who climbs Kilimanjaro receives the same accommodations. Guides and porters are licensed and organized to serve all hikers equally.  They serve approximately the same food and have nearly identical accommodations in all aspects of the hike.  All of our safaris are luxury safaris.  In most cases you have a choice of staying In a  hotel or tented camp.  Our arrangements are scheduled through the most reputable and reliable operators in Kenya and Tanzania.

  We can assist you in booking your own customized excursion to hike Kilimanjaro and/or safari  no matter how many people are in your group. ADVENTURE OUTFITTERS provides it's customers with a 10 page information packet to better prepare the traveler/adventurer for a  stress free trip; such as: obtaining visa applications, immunizations, personal packing list, cultural facts, exchange rates, travel bulletins, and suggestions on preparing physically and mentally for the hike up Kilimanjaro. If there are specific animals you are more interested in than others we can recommend the most optimum location for viewing them.

  WHAT IS NOT COVERED IN QUOTES TO OUR CUSTOMERS:

-airfare            - tips         - alcohol        - souvenirs

 HOW FAR IN ADVANCE DO I NEED TO BEGIN MAKING ARRANGEMENTS?

To obtain the optimum air fare you need to begin planning 3 to 4 months in advance.  Airfare costs to Nairobi and Kilimanjaro Int. Airport vary significantly and flight space  fills up fast. The busiest seasons for East Africa are July, August, September, December, January and February.  Customized climbs and safaris can depart any day of the year.  Many hotels charge a holiday season surcharge during Christmas and New Years.  You also need to get immunizations and obtain passports and visas. Passports can take up to 60 days to obtain.  It is currently not necessary for  Americans to obtain visas for Kenya.

  WHAT KIND OF IMMUNIZATIONS WILL I NEED?

Contact your local county health dept. for a complete assessment of immunizations necessary.  The list can change several times a year depending upon conditions abroad. Do not  wait until the last minute as some immunizations can not be given concurrently.

We can provide  phone #'s and email address of people who have taken this trip. They are varied in age, gender and occupation and live in different parts of the U.S.  and  Europe.

IS THERE  SPECIAL EQUIPMENT OR SKILLS NECESSARY TO CLIMB Mt. KILIMANJARO?

As part of our 10- page information packet we provide all customers with a complete list of  recommended  items to take on a Kilimanjaro hike or safari.

Skills needed: To climb Kilimanjaro, you need to be in good health and moderately good physical condition.  You should be able to hike for 10 miles in one day.  You should work out aerobically several times a week before the climb.  You are not required to posses technical climbing skills. The summit hike takes place in the very early morning  hours and is strenuous.  Adventure Outfitters success rate on reaching the summit has been higher than 90% compared to an overall success rate of  about 65%.  We attribute this high success rate of our customers to physical and mental preparation.

*     Room rates are quoted double occupancy.