Mt Kilimanjaro Trekking in Tanzania
For your Mt Kilimanjaro trekking holiday, join our experienced Kilimanjaro trekking teams to climb Africa's highest mountain. Climb Mt Kilimanjaro at any time of year on a choice of Kilimanjaro trekking routes.
Mount Kilimanjaro, on the northern border of Tanzania, rises from coastal scrub land to a breathtaking, snow capped height of 5,895m Mt Kilimanjaro is Africa’s highest mountain and the largest free standing mountain in the world Mt Kilimanjaro trekking on one of the world's most accessible high altitude summits is an unmissable, scenic, climatic tour from the equatorial tropics to the Arctic |
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Our guests say! 'The Kilimanjaro trekking organization was steller. Each of the guides offered different perspectives on things. We were incredibly impressed by the knowledge they had about the flora and fauna as we climbed each day. They nurtured us, provided support when a couple of the team struggled and they made sure we were doing the right thing. The food was amazing, the service was amazing, the cook, the porters, the guides were all exemplery'. Louise C, USA, On Kilimanjaro |
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Mt Kilimanjaro trekking routes are gradual and non-technical.
A Kilimanjaro trekking holiday will take you through banana and coffee plantations, into lush montane forest - home to elusive eland, elephant, leopard, buffalo and small mammals; then higher, through moorland, carpeted by heathers and giant lobelias.
Above 4000 meters, the barren lunar landscape supports only mosses, lichen and a few hardy birds. Finally, the vegetation gives way to the glaciers of Kibo and Mawenzi on 'the roof of Africa' - Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania
Snow capped Uhuru Peak on Kibo is the ultimate quest for climbing Mount Kilimanjaro.
Climb Mount kilimanjaro at any time of the year.
However, it can be muddy within the lower level rain forest during the rainy season which extends from March to May and also November.
August to October and December to February are the warmest and driest months for climbing Mount Kilimanjaro with clear sky's. It is therefore the busiest time for Kilimanjaro trekking holidays.
Whatever the time of year you choose for your Kilimanjaro trekking holiday, good equipment is necessary to ensure your comfort and safety.
A reasonably fit individual with stamina, strength and determination, stands a good chance of successfully reaching the summit of Kilimanjaro.
Don't expect luxury as facilities on Mt Kilimanjaro trekking routes are basic. On Marangu route there are shared mountain huts for sleeping, a communal dining area and toilet blocks with cold water taps (not at Kibo Hut).
All other Kilimanjaro climbing routes are camping only. Everything, including water, has to be carried by hard working porters. Long drop tolets are provided en-route and in the designated camping sites.
Mount Kilimanjaro trekking routes
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Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro on Marangu route is a gradual ascent on well maintained tracks. Hiking towards the summit there is a steep zig-zag scree path up to Gilman's Point. The route then flattens out for the final hike around the crater, Marangu 'the coca cola route' is the most popular route. More details can be found on the Kili trekking Marangu route page
Kilimanjaro trekking on Machame route is very scenic and has the highest summit success rate because of the up and down nature of the Kilimanjaro climb - hiking high and sleeping low is good for acclimatization. There is a challenging almost sheer wall to climb, Baranco wall. However, it's easier than it looks. More details are available for Kili trekking on Machame route
To climb Mount Kilimanjaro on Rongai route the adventure begins with a rough drive to the eastern slopes of Mt. Kilimanjaro. The road can be difficult in bad weather. The beginning of the ascent is easy and gradual for but trekking days get longer. The Rongai route joins Marangu route at Kibo Hut for the summit ascent. Check out Kilimanjaro trekking on Rongai route program page for more details
Shira route on Mount Kilimanjaro is also known as Londrossi or Shira Plateau route. The 6 day (5 night) western Kilimanjaro approach route starts with a 4X4 drive through the forest to the trail-head beneath the Moram barrier. The route transverses Shira Plateau to join Machame route climbers for the summit ascent via Barafu and Stella Point. Read more details on the Shira route Kilitrekking program.
To climb Kilimanjaro on Lemosho route starts with a rough drive through western Kilimanjaro to Lodrossi gate. Remote and spectacular with dramatic gorges and views of West Kilimanjaro. Lemosho climbers join Machame route for the summit ascent after a tough hike on Shire Plateau (weather exposed). See Kilimanjaro trekking on Lemosho route for more information
Umbwe route is a spectacular and one of the least used Kilimanjaro climbing routes with steep gorges, glaciers and panoramic views. The Kilitrekking gains altitude quickly and involves some tough scrambling. Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro on Umbwe route will require a good level of fitness and stamina as climbers must be prepared for a steep ascent which may increase problems with altitude sickness. For more information on Mt Kilimanjaro trekking on Umbwe route check out the program page
There is also a more challenging Mt Kilimanjaro trekking route - Circuit Route includes the rarely visited northern slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro. Remote and beautiful, Kilimanjaro trekking on Circuit route is the only climb where on some sections the only people you are likely to see are your climb partners and your Kilimanjaro trekking crew. More details of the route can be found on the Kilitreks Circuit route program page
Adding an extra Mount Kilimanjaro climbing day above 3,000m on any of the above routes will help the body to adjust to the altitude and give you an added opportunity to explore and enjoy your Mt Kilimanjaro climb.
NOTE: The Western Breach route, also known as Arrow Glacier, remains closed to non-technical climbers, due to rock instability.
Within this web site you will find information on planning a Mt Kilimanjaro trek, increasing your level of fitness for climbing Kilimanjaro, as well as help with choosing Mount Kilimanjaro climbing routes
Information on climbing Mount Meru or Oldonyo Lengai can be found on the Add-on Activities page
Page update 08/12/09
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