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Mount Kilimanjaro
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Mount Kilimanjaro

Africa's highest peak — and the world's tallest free-standing mountain.

Best time
January–March & June–October
Suggested length
6–9 days on the mountain
Climate
From tropical (30°C at the base) to alpine (-20°C at the summit at night).
Overview

Why Mount Kilimanjaro

At 5,895 m Uhuru Peak is Africa's roof, and a non-technical climb that takes trekkers through five climatic zones — from rainforest to glaciated summit — in under a week.

Seven routes lead to the crater rim. The choice of route determines difficulty, scenery and your acclimatisation profile.

What you'll see & do

Top attractions, activities and highlights

Top attractions

  • ·Uhuru Peak
  • ·Lava Tower
  • ·Barranco Wall
  • ·Shira Plateau
  • ·Crater Camp

Recommended activities

  • ·Multi-day trekking
  • ·Crater Camp expeditions
  • ·Photography on Shira

Wildlife & cultural highlights

  • ·Five vegetation zones
  • ·Glaciers
  • ·Mawenzi peak
  • ·Sunrise above the clouds
Sample journeys

Tour packages we can build for you

7 daysfrom $2,390

Machame Route Climb

The 'whisky route' — classic, scenic, with high success rates.

8 daysfrom $2,790

Lemosho Route Climb

Better acclimatisation, less foot-traffic, our most recommended route.

9 daysfrom $3,190

Northern Circuit Climb

The longest and highest-success route — recommended for first-timers at altitude.

Through the lens

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Practical

Travel tips from our local team

  • Choose Lemosho or Northern Circuit for the best acclimatisation profile.
  • Add 2–3 nights of safari before the climb to acclimatise gently.
  • Tip porters fairly — the KPAP guidelines are a good reference.
Good to know

Frequently asked questions

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