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TANZANIA DESTINATION

Mount Kilimanjaro

Stand on Africa's highest summit with a carefully paced trek.

WHY VISIT

A place that stays with you.

Trek through changing ecological zones to Uhuru Peak with experienced crews and acclimatization-focused routes.

At 5,895 metres, Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa and the world's tallest free-standing mountain. No technical climbing is required, which makes Uhuru Peak one of the great achievable summits for fit, well-prepared trekkers.

The trek passes through five distinct zones: cultivated foothills, montane rainforest, heath and moorland, high alpine desert and the glaciated summit. Each day feels like a new landscape.

Acclimatization matters more than speed. Longer routes such as the Lemosho (7 to 8 days) and Machame (6 to 7 days) allow a gradual ascent and give the best chance of reaching the summit safely.

Uhuru PeakLemoshoMachame
Mount Kilimanjaro seen above acacia trees on the plainsAerial view of the Kilimanjaro summit crater and glaciersTrekking tents at a high camp below Kilimanjaro's glaciers
COMPARE THE ROUTES

Choose your way
to the summit.

More days on the mountain generally give your body more time to adapt to altitude. We will recommend a route for your experience.

RouteTypical lengthSceneryCrowdsBest for
Lemosho itinerary7–8 daysExceptionalModerateScenery and acclimatisation
Machame itinerary6–7 daysExcellentBusyA varied, popular climb
Northern Circuit8–9 daysExceptionalQuietSolitude and extra time to adapt
Rongai6–7 daysGoodQuietA gentler northern approach
Marangu5–6 daysGoodBusyMountain huts instead of tents
Umbwe6–7 daysDramaticQuietFit, experienced trekkers
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WILDLIFE & HIGHLIGHTS

What you can see in Kilimanjaro.

  • Colobus monkey
  • Blue monkey
  • Giant groundsel
  • Lobelia
  • White-necked raven
  • Four-striped grass mouse

Getting there.

Treks start from Moshi or Arusha, both within about an hour of Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO). A Kilimanjaro trek combines well with a northern circuit safari or Zanzibar.

Kilimanjaro questions.

Which Kilimanjaro route is best?

For most trekkers we recommend the Lemosho or Machame route because their longer itineraries and 'climb high, sleep low' profiles help acclimatization. The best choice depends on your time, experience and preferred scenery.

How hard is it to climb Kilimanjaro?

It is a non-technical trek, but altitude makes it a serious challenge. Good fitness, a longer route, steady pacing and an experienced crew all improve your chances. No route can guarantee a summit.

Safaris featuring Kilimanjaro.

Kilimanjaro rising above high moorland
9days
Mid-range
Kilimanjaro Trek

Kilimanjaro Machame Route Trek

Arusha · Kilimanjaro

The classic scenic climb to Uhuru Peak, with an extra day on the mountain to help you adapt to altitude.

From$2,450per person
Snow-capped Kibo peak of Mount Kilimanjaro rising above the moorland
10days
Mid-range
Kilimanjaro Trek

Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route Trek

Arusha · Kilimanjaro

A quieter western approach with eight days on the mountain, giving you more time to adapt and enjoy the scenery.

From$2,790per person