Kilimanjaro Trekking

Astride the equator yet permanently snow-capped at 5895m (19340ft) high, Mount Kilimanjaro is Africa's roof top and the world's highest free standing mountain which can be climbed by any physically fit person. John Rebmann, a German missionary, was one of the first westerners to explore the mountain in 1841. He announced to the world the existence of Great Mountain "capped in a glacier".

To avoid altitude sickness and failure, it is important to acclimatize by ascending slowly and steadily. It is best to plan a stay at a hotel in Moshi or Arusha rather than climbing directly after arrival. Due to the altitude, a minimum of five days is strongly recommended, however most people do six days for acclimatization reason, hence higher chance of reaching the summit!

Trekking Kilimanjaro

Kilimanjaro is the world's tallest free standing mountain.

Climbing mt. Kilimanjaro is a must for trekkers/ mountaineers.

Kilimanjaro can be climbed at any time of the year.

Kilimanjaro has a permanent snow-cap.

Successful climb of Kilimanjaro requires good health and fitness.

Any moderately fit person can summit mount Kilamanjaro.

At least 6 days of trekking is recommended for trekking mt. Kilimanjaro.

Mount Kilimanjaro is not a technical climb. No adventure activities like cycling, skiing or paragliding are allowed on Kili.

Kilimanjaro International Airport in Tanzania, is the closest Airport to fly into/out.

Mount Kilimanjaro climbing routes:

The most popular and easy way up and/or down.

MACHAME ROUTE

Scenic, the most beautiful... the next most popular.

MWEKA ROUTE

The most direct, fastest and steepest route to the summit.

WESTERN BREACH ROUTE

Spectacular and beautiful route.

UMBWE ROUTE

Relatively short, steep and scenic.

LEMOSHO ROUTE

Most fascinating and scenic.

RONGAI ROUTE

Rarely used, spectacular views over Masai plains of Kenya.

Our land arrangements INCLUDE:

• Guarantee Price, Guarantee Departure.

• Arrival and departure Kilimanjaro Airport transfers, including complimentary transfers if you choose not to be on group flights.

• Free scheduled bus shuttle Nairobi-Arusha-Nairobi

• 2 nights accommodations in a mid-class hotel (Bed and Breakfast), before and after the climb

• Accommodation in mountain tents/huts.

• Meals as indicated on itineraries (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)

• All park fees, including mountain rescue fees, and government taxes.

• Services of our own trained English-speaking mountain guide, and a skilled cook, and enough numbers of porters for your luggage, food, and water, and a dinning tent.

• Transport from your hotel to the mountain, and back to your hotel

• Group maximum of 12 climbers

• Use of radio/cell phones to increase your safety

• Discount available for group of 3 or more!

Our land arrangements EXCLUDE:

• Items of a personal nature such as passport, visa, traveler's insurance, medical evacuation insurance (a 50$ value).

• Tips to guides and porters.

• International airfare

• Emergency Oxygen: If you may want this to be included in your climb, then add $190/person (or $210/group). Kindly, let us know at the time you make a booking and not afterwards.

• Portable toilets: If you do not want to use public toilets which some of climbers have been complaining about being dirty, then add $110/person (or $180/group) for a portable toilet. Kindly, let us know at the time you make a booking and not afterwards.