Mount Kilimanjaro Tanzania

Mount Kilimanjaro is the leading tallest mountain in Africa and the world tallest freestanding Mountain at 5895 meters above sea level. The uniqueness of this beautiful Mountain is its peaks which are covered snows and glaciers despites of the fact that it is located about 330 kilometers south of the Equator. Climb Kilimanjaro is a great challenge and entirely possible for the physically fit travelers looking for something new. In a matter of days you’ll climb Mount Kilimanjaro from the entrance gates through tropical rain forest, alpine meadows, moorlands and desert uplands onto snow and ice.

Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing Routes

There are various routes established to the summit of the Mount Kilimanjaro which varies in the duration of days for a climb.

Machame route is preferred as the most scenic route on Climbing Kilimanjaro as it offers best views and excellent acclimatization. The duration for the entire climb through this route is 7 days.

The Lemosho route takes 8 days to the summit but it is more similar to Machame route after the second camp (Shira Plateau). From the north of the Mountain is the Rongai route which is less travelled but the best during the rainy season as it is more secluded. For those who prefer less climbing challenges there is Marangu route the oldest easiest route up Mount Kilimanjaro. Accommodation along this route is offered in huts with toilets and running water. There are also huts use for dinning which is shared by all climbers from different groups and companies.

If you prefer to climb Kilimanjaro as private or would want to join the group, contact us for more arrangements. We have prepared several Kilimanjaro Climbing Itineraries, altitude profiles, kit lists and other information necessary to help you decide and prepare.