General Information

All our walking and trekking holidays run with group sizes from 4 people up to a maximum of 12 people.  If the group size is kept too small it could restrict how many people can take part in the trip, and could become relatively costly per person.  If it is too big it may not feel as personal, and can be less enjoyable to walk or trek through stunning scenery with a large group of (at first) relative strangers.  Limiting the group size to these numbers keeps it a manageable, close, friendly group, it limits environmental impact and allows everyone to get to know each other.  People can meet on trek or walk as strangers, but through spending time together get to know each other and through sharing experiences can become close friends that keep in touch after the trip. 

If you wish to travel in a larger group (schools, charity etc), or a smaller group of close friends, a couple or even a single traveller, we can arrange this, and we have further information on the Tailor Made page about some of these options.

Age Limits
Travelling in East Africa is more demanding than in other countries and the nature of trekking and walking means younger people may find it hard to cope on some of our holidays.  There are some demanding days on trek and the general exertions mount up over the course of the trip - so we have a minimum age limit of 14 years on all our holidays.  People younger than this do not generally have as much stamina or strength and we feel they are too young to be unfairly subjected to the rigours of altitude - curtailing their enjoyment and imposing unnecessary worry on their parents, the guides, and the group.  

For the same reasons we have to set an upper age limit and cannot take anyone over the age of 75.  Our insurance scheme will not cover anyone over this age, and Tanzania National Parks authority actually stipulate this is the maximum age for people to attempt to climb on Kilimanjaro.  Travellers over 65 have to meet the requirements of our insurance provider and unfortunately have to pay an increased premium, but are very welcome.