About Kilimanjaro
At 5,895 metres, Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa and the tallest free-standing mountain in the world. It rises alone from the plains above Moshi and Arusha, and on a clear morning its snow-capped summit is visible from many miles away.
A trek to the top passes through five distinct ecological zones: cultivated farmland, montane rainforest, heath and moorland, alpine desert, and finally the frozen summit zone. You do not need mountaineering experience to reach the top, but you do need good fitness, the right pace, and time to acclimatise, which is why route choice matters.
We help you choose between routes such as Machame, Lemosho, Rongai and the Northern Circuit, and can combine your climb with a safari beforehand or a few days on Zanzibar afterwards to recover in comfort.
Highlights
- Summit at Uhuru Peak, 5,895 m above sea level
- Trek through five climate zones in a single journey
- Choice of routes to suit your fitness and schedule
- Experienced mountain guides and support crew
- Easy to pair with a safari or beach extension
At a glance
- Region
- Northern Tanzania, near Moshi
- Height
- 5,895 m (Uhuru Peak)
- Best time
- Jan – Mar and Jun – Oct
- Suggested stay
- 6 – 9 days on the mountain
- Recognition
- UNESCO World Heritage Site
Visit Kilimanjaro your way
Tell us your dates and interests and we will build a private itinerary around this destination.