KILIMANJARO MOUNTAIN
Africa’s highest peak, a world-class trek that mixes rainforest, alpine desert and glaciated summit scenery.
Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak at 5,895 m, towers above Tanzania’s northern plains. Known as the “Roof of Africa,” it offers an unforgettable trek from lush rainforest to icy summit no technical climbing required, just determination and adventure.
Why climb Kilimanjaro?
- Reach one of the Seven Summits (highest point on Africa).
- Dramatic ecological zones in a single climb: rainforest → heath/moorland → alpine desert → arctic summit.
- No technical mountaineering required on standard routes good for fit trekkers.
Quick Facts & Routes (overview)
Routes (overview)
- Marangu — the classic “hut” route; shorter (5–6 days), popular, moderate difficulty.
- Machame — scenic and steep; 6–7 days common; strong success rates with 7-day option.
- Lemosho — beautiful, quieter, excellent acclimatisation; 7–8 days (or more).
- Rongai — approaches from the north; drier side; 6–7 days; steady gradient.
- Northern Circuit — longest route with the best acclimatisation; 8–10+ days; high success rates.
- Umbwe — steep and technical, recommended only for experienced trekkers and guide teams.
Sample itineraries
7‑day (Machame-style) — popular balance of time + acclimatisation
- Day 1: Moshi → Machame Gate → Machame Camp
- Day 2: Machame Camp → Shira Camp
- Day 3: Shira → Barranco Camp
- Day 4: Barranco → Karanga Camp
- Day 5: Karanga → Barafu Camp
- Day 6: Summit (midnight) Uhuru Peak → Mweka Camp
- Day 7: Mweka → Mweka Gate → Moshi
8–9 day (Lemosho/Northern Circuit) — higher summit success
- Adds an extra acclimatisation day and longer traverses through scenic high plateaus.
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