The person behind Expedition Kilimanjaro - and the organization that always makes it possible.
Ramon Stoppelenburg has been organizing Kilimanjaro climbs since 2008. Every year, dozens of groups climb the mountain through his organization, together accounting for thousands of successful climbs, helping all participants realize their dream: reaching the roof of Africa.
As a travel specialist, writer and photographer, Ramon combines a great love for adventure with attention to detail, safety and personal guidance. No mass tourism, but small groups, clear agreements and realistic expectations.
Ramon regularly climbs Kilimanjaro himself and has been working for years with established, certified Tanzanian guides and mountain teams. This means he knows not only the routes, but also the conditions, risks and decisions that make the difference on the mountain.
Besides his work in the mountains, Ramon has a broad international background as a writer, translator and entrepreneur. He has worked and lived in various countries and built projects around travel, stories and community. That experience is reflected in his way of working: down-to-earth, engaged and without inflated marketing language. For Ramon, an Expedition Kilimanjaro is not a product, but an intense journey in which trust, pace and attention to the person are just as important as reaching the summit.
"At the end of a hard day on Kilimanjaro, nothing felt more reassuring than the smell of popcorn as we arrived at camp. In that moment, all troubles quietly stepped aside."
An Expedition Kilimanjaro isn't about speed or bravado, but about preparation, acclimatization and trust.
"I believe in respect for the mountain and the nature around it. Safety always comes before speed. Reaching the summit is wonderful - but returning healthy and safe is essential."
That's why Ramon chooses an 11-day program with sufficient rest, good accommodation and experienced local guides. Each participant is personally prepared and the group always remains small.
Ramon's approach stands or falls with transparency, honesty and personal attention.
Expedition Kilimanjaro is registered as an official trade name under "Ramon Stoppelenburg Enterprises Ltd" with the Companies Registry in Hong Kong with registration number 1523410.
Expedition Kilimanjaro is also a registered tour operator in Tanzania and organizer of Kilimanjaro climbs.
Expedition Kilimanjaro is carried out in accordance with the general terms and conditions as set out on this website. Always review these terms before booking a trip.
This information is included to provide complete transparency about the organization behind Expedition Kilimanjaro.
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