Trekking
Mount Kilimanjaro Trekking
Climb to Uhuru Peak at 5,895 metres on the Lemosho, Machame, Rongai or Marangu route, or warm up on Mount Meru.
5,895 metres
Uhuru Peak, the roof of Africa.
Four routes plus Meru
Pick the scenery and pace that suit you.
4 to 8 days
Longer routes improve summit chances.
Choose your climb
Six climbs, including Mount Meru, from four to eight days.
- Mount Kilimanjaro, Lemosho Route, Shira Plateau, Uhuru Peak
- 8 Days 7 Nights
- Mount Kilimanjaro, Rongai Route, Uhuru Peak
- 6 Days 5 Nights
- Mount Kilimanjaro, Rongai Route, Mawenzi Tarn, Uhuru Peak
- 7 Days 6 Nights
- Mount Meru, Arusha National Park
- 4 Days 3 Nights
- Mount Kilimanjaro, Marangu Route, Uhuru Peak
- 5 Days on the Mountain
- Mount Kilimanjaro, Machame Route, Uhuru Peak
- 6 Days 5 Nights
Pick your route
Each route has its own scenery, pace and character.
Lemosho route
A remote western start across the Shira Plateau, over eight days.
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Machame route
Nicknamed the whiskey route, with big views and steep days.
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Rongai route
A drier, quieter approach from the north.
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Marangu route
The classic route, with huts instead of tents.
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Mount Meru
A four-day climb in Arusha National Park, ideal for acclimatising.
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Uhuru Peak
The summit sign at sunrise, the goal of every Kilimanjaro route.
On the mountain
How a Kilimanjaro climb works
A proven rhythm designed around acclimatisation.
Arrive and rest
A night in Arusha or Moshi before the climb begins.
Climb high, sleep low
Daily stages give your body time to adjust to altitude.
Summit night
A midnight start to reach Uhuru Peak around sunrise.
Descend and celebrate
Head down, collect your summit certificate and celebrate.
Planning your climb
Preparation makes the summit far more likely.
Training
Build up with long hill walks carrying a day pack.
Altitude sickness
Go slowly, drink water and speak up early. Your guides check on you every day.
When to climb
January to mid-March and June to October are the driest seasons.
Gear
Layers, a warm down jacket, waterproofs and broken-in boots.
Your Summit Is Waiting
Tell us your route, dates and fitness level, and we will plan the climb around you.