Kilimanjaro Climbing
What Is Mount Kilimanjaro
Mount Kilimanjaro is 5,895 meters (19,341 feet) above sea level. It is the highest free-standing mountain in the world, which is why people call it the ‘Roof of Africa’. Kilimanjaro climbing is a big goal, but a reachable one.
Every year over 40,000 people come to try for the top. The good news is that you do not need technical climbing skills, just a good level of fitness. For many climbers, Kilimanjaro is the first of the Seven Summits.
We at Tanzania Tourism Safaris have been guiding climbers to Kilimanjaro’s summit for over a decade. We put this guide together so you know what to expect and can plan your climb well.
TOP Classic Mount Kilimanjaro climbing Itineraries
Kilimanjaro Climbing Packages
Most Kilimanjaro itineraries take five to nine days. Routes such as Marangu, Machame and Lemosho differ in how hard they are and what you see on the way. Whichever you pick, you climb from rainforest up to alpine desert and finish with the view from Uhuru Peak.
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Kilimanjaro Climbing Routes
There are seven routes up Mount Kilimanjaro. They differ in price, scenery, difficulty, length, crowds, success rate and where you sleep. Of these, 5 are the main routes most climbers use. The Kilimanjaro Routes we recommend most are:
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Marangu Route
The only route where you sleep in huts.
2 packages · 5–6 days from $2,114
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Machame Route
A popular, scenic route, also known as the Whiskey route.
2 packages · 6–7 days from $2,214
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Lemosho Route
The route with the highest summit success rate, at more than 95%.
2 packages · 7–8 days from $2,400
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Northern Circuit Route
The longest of all the Kilimanjaro climbing routes, with the most time to acclimatize.
3 packages · 8–11 days from $1,832
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Rongai Route
The least crowded and quietest route.
2 packages · 6–7 days from $2,024
The other 2 routes: Shira Route · Umbwe Route
Who Can Climb Kilimanjaro?
Most people can, from children over the age of 10 to climbers in their 60s and 70s. What you need most is determination and a real wish to reach the summit. The hard part of Kilimanjaro Climbing is the altitude and how fast you go up, not the walking itself. You will not be on your own: we are with you every step of the way. Our Kilimanjaro Climbing Guides are skilled professionals, and they make a big difference to your chances.
How To Climb Mount Kilimanjaro?
We pick you up from the Airport and take you to your lodge, where you can rest and get ready. Your guide then meets you and goes through every part of your Climb Mount Kilimanjaro Packages with you. Your gear is weighed, and then we drive to the gate where you start Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro. A Kilimanjaro porter and your guide go with you the whole way. Go slowly. The more time you give your body to acclimatize, the better your chance of a successful Kilimanjaro Climbing Summit.
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