Climbing Kilimanjaro
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Climb Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest mountain, trek Mount Meru, or add a summit to your safari, with experienced local mountain guides.
Standing on the roof of Africa is one of the great travel achievements. Our mountain treks are led by certified guides who have climbed Kilimanjaro and Meru many times, with experienced cooks and porters and a strong focus on safety and acclimatisation.
Choose your route and length: longer routes give your body more time to adjust to the altitude and greatly improve your chance of reaching the summit.
Every itinerary is an example: we tailor the days, parks and lodges to you.
Tanzania · 6 days
Mandara Hut · Horombo Hut · Kibo Hut
Tanzania · 7 days
Machame Camp · Shira Cave Camp · Barranco Camp · Karanga Camp
Tanzania · 6 days
Umbwe Camp · Barranco Camp · Karanga Camp · Barafu Camp
Tanzania · 7 days
Simba Camp · Kikelewa Camp · Mawenzi Tarn · Kibo Hut
Tanzania · 7 days
Shira 1 Camp · Shira 2 Camp · Barranco Camp · Karanga Camp
Tanzania · 9 days
Big Tree Camp · Shira 1 Camp · Shira 2 Camp · Moir Hut Camp
Tanzania · 4 days
Miriakamba Hut · Saddle Hut
Tanzania · 5 days
Lake Natron
Tanzania · 10 days
Mandara Hut · Horombo Hut · Kibo Hut · Ngorongoro
Tanzania · 11 days
Machame Camp · Shira Camp · Barranco Camp · Karanga Camp
| Route | Days | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Lemosho | 7 to 8 | Scenery, quiet trails and excellent acclimatisation |
| Machame | 6 to 7 | Varied landscapes; the most popular route |
| Marangu | 5 to 6 | Hut accommodation instead of tents |
| Rongai | 6 to 7 | A drier, quieter approach from the north |
| Umbwe | 6 | A steep, direct route for experienced trekkers |
Compare every route in detail, check your fitness with our calculator and download the packing list on our Kilimanjaro page.
FAQ
Still wondering about something? Our team in Arusha answers every message personally.
You do not need climbing experience, but you should be able to walk for six to eight hours a day for several days. Regular hiking and cardio training in the months before help a lot.
Success depends mostly on the length of your route and how slowly you climb. Longer routes of seven or eight days have much higher summit rates than five-day climbs.
Park and camping fees, guides, cooks and porters, tents and meals on the mountain, and transfers. Each climb page lists inclusions and exclusions in full.
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