Climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro
Kilimanjaro towers at 5,895 m/19,341 ft above sea level. It is the highest free-standing mountain in the world and the "Roof of Africa". Mt Kilimanjaro is one of the most popular travel attractions on the continent. Over 40,000 people visit it every year. It's an incredibly beautiful trek where climbers don't require technical climbing skills. To reach the summit, one needs only a healthy average fitness level.
What to pack
A Kilimanjaro trek takes you through five climatic zones, from tropical forests to Arctic conditions. Temperatures range from -15°C (5°F) at the summit at night to +20°C (68°F) at the base. The weather is unpredictable — sunshine can quickly turn to rain or wind and back again. For a safe and comfortable trek, you'll need proper clothing, footwear, sleeping bag, trekking poles, and other essentials.
The best time to climb
Late December to early March and mid-June to late October are the best times for a Kilimanjaro climb. This is when the Kilimanjaro weather is nearly ideal. Although other months have rain, it doesn't mean there are constant heavy showers. Typically, rains begin in the latter half of the day. This allows trekkers a significant window of clear weather every day during the rainy season. There are also days without any rain.
Where is Mt Kilimanjaro?
Mount Kilimanjaro National Park is in northern Tanzania, East Africa. It is just three degrees south of the equator. While some of the most iconic panoramic shots of Mt. Kilimanjaro have been captured from the Kenyan side, all trailheads lie in Tanzania. Therefore, tourists can only climb Mt Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. The closest airport is Kilimanjaro International Airport. Many Kilimanjaro expeditions begin in Moshi, the capital of the same region.
Our activities include:
- Morning and afternoon game drives
- Bush lunches & dinners
- Spa therapies and wellness treatments
- Dedicated children's activities
- Hot air balloon flights
- Fly and bush camping
- Sundowners in the bush
- Maasai boma experience
- Maasai cultural interaction
- Champagne bush breakfasts
- Walking safaris
- Private day trips to Manyara and
Ngorongoro (at an additional cost)
All Day Hikes
If you are not quite sure whether you are ready for a full Kilimanjaro adventure, you might want to take one of our shorter Kilimanjaro trips via Marangu route. Only one or two days on the mountain will be enough to give you a full picture of what it takes to be part of a Kilimanjaro trekking expedition.
This adventure is perfect if you travel with children who are not ready for the full hike yet, or if your holiday is too short but you still want to enjoy the trip.
On these hikes you will reach the lower camps of Kilimanjaro, delve into pristine tropical wilderness and see breathtaking landscapes around. The trail taken by first Kilimanjaro explorers, Marangu is home to black-and-white colobuses living in the branches of tropical trees growing along the trip.
Experiences
TOUR PACKAGES
Bank name: Eco Bank Tanzania Ltd
Bank Address:
P.o Box 2252 Arusha, Tanzania.
NSSF-Mafao House, Old Arusha Road.
Account name: VUGA ADVENTURE LIMITED
Account Number: 7070002079
Branch Code: 077
Bank Code: 04001
Currency: USD
Swift Code: ECOCTZTZ
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- Price: $3018
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- Forest Birds
- Extra Summit: Cathedral Point (3872 m / 12703 ft)
- Starts in a Tropical Forest
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- Full Moon Climb
- For experienced hikers
- Fewer hikers
- Starts in a Coniferous Forest
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- From: 2025
- Price: $2557
- Features
- Forest Birds
- Starts in a Tropical Forest
- JOIN GROUP
Deposit: $100
- From: 2025
- Price: $3018
- Features
- Forest Birds
- Extra Summit: Cathedral Point (3872 m / 12703 ft)
- Starts in a Tropical Forest
- JOIN GROUP
Deposit: $100
