Kilimanjaro Climbing Packages
Challenge Yourself to Africa's Highest Peak
What does Kilimanjaro mean?
The name "Kilimanjaro" has uncertain origins, but it is believed to come from the Swahili and Chaga languages, possibly meaning "mountain of greatness" or "shining mountain." Various theories exist, reflecting the region’s rich cultural history.For more details, check out our article that explores the meaning of the name “Kilimanjaro”.
Where is Mount Kilimanjaro located?
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.
How tall is Mount Kilimanjaro?
Uhuru Peak, the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, stands tall at 5,895 meters (19,341 ft). Yet, this doesn't mean you'll be starting your climb from the very base. Most hotels near Kilimanjaro are at an altitude of 1,000 meters (3,300 ft) above sea level. The trailheads begin at elevations of 1,600 meters (5,250 ft) and above. Due to its altitude, Mt Kilimanjaro is among the few places in East Africa to see snow.
How do I get to Mt Kilimanjaro?
The easiest way to reach Mt Kilimanjaro is by flying into Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) in Tanzania. From there, it's a 50-minute drive to Moshi where most climbs begin. Major airlines such as Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, KLM, Ethiopian Airlines, and Air France offer flights to JRO.
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.
How tall is Mount Kilimanjaro?
Uhuru Peak, the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, stands tall at 5,895 meters (19,341 ft). Yet, this doesn't mean you'll be starting your climb from the very base. Most hotels near Kilimanjaro are at an altitude of 1,000 meters (3,300 ft) above sea level. The trailheads begin at elevations of 1,600 meters (5,250 ft) and above. Due to its altitude, Mt Kilimanjaro is among the few places in East Africa to see snow.
How do I get to Mt Kilimanjaro?
The easiest way to reach Mt Kilimanjaro is by flying into Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) in Tanzania. From there, it's a 50-minute drive to Moshi where most climbs begin. Major airlines such as Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, KLM, Ethiopian Airlines, and Air France offer flights to JRO.
7 Days Machame Route - "Whiskey Route"
Most Popular & Scenic Route
Machame Route is the most popular route on Mount Kilimanjaro “the whiskey route”. Approaching the mountain from the south, the scenic trail offers incredible views and varying landscapes with beautiful forests, of which sometimes some birds species and some Black and white colobus monkeys can be spotted . Considered relatively difficult, steep and challenging, particularly due to its shorter itinerary, the route is better suited for more adventurous hikers, but also offers the best chances for acclimatization.
From $1,950 per person
Descent is made via the Mweka route.
The six day variation combines days four and five, going from Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp without staying at Karanga.
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Ask for your customized itinerary when booking!
Machame Route is the most popular route on Mount Kilimanjaro “the whiskey route”. Approaching the mountain from the south, the scenic trail offers incredible views and varying landscapes with beautiful forests, of which sometimes some birds species and some Black and white colobus monkeys can be spotted . Considered relatively difficult, steep and challenging, particularly due to its shorter itinerary, the route is better suited for more adventurous hikers, but also offers the best chances for acclimatization.
From $1,950 per person
Descent is made via the Mweka route.
The six day variation combines days four and five, going from Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp without staying at Karanga.
INCLUDES
- Transport from/to park gate & airport transfer
- Pre & post climb accommodation (B&B) in Moshi/Arusha
- Park, camping & rescue fees
- Tents& mattress
- Professional English-speaking guide(s); porters & cook
- Water; tea and coffee with meals
- Chemical portable Toilet
- Flights
- Travel insurance
- Visa and passport fees
- Increases in park fees where applicable
- Personal equipment
- Sleeping bags
- Tips for guide(s), porters & cook
- Soda and Alcoholic beverages
Ask for your customized itinerary when booking!
6 Marangu Route - "Coca-Cola Route
Easiest & Comfortable Route (Huts)
Known as the “Coca-Cola” route, the Marangu route is a classic trek on Mount Kilimanjaro. It is the oldest, most well established route. Many favor the Marangu route because it is considered to be the easiest path on the mountain, given its gradual slope. It is also the only route which offers sleeping huts in dormitory style accommodations.The minimum days required for this route is five, although the probability of successfully reaching the top in that time period is quite low. Spending an extra acclimatization day on the mountain is highly recommended when climbing Klimanjaro using the Marangu route.
From $1,800 per person
Marangu is favored only during the rainy season, where the hut accommodations are preferred over wet ground, or for those who only have five days to climb Kilimanjaro
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Ask for your customized itinerary when booking!
Known as the “Coca-Cola” route, the Marangu route is a classic trek on Mount Kilimanjaro. It is the oldest, most well established route. Many favor the Marangu route because it is considered to be the easiest path on the mountain, given its gradual slope. It is also the only route which offers sleeping huts in dormitory style accommodations.The minimum days required for this route is five, although the probability of successfully reaching the top in that time period is quite low. Spending an extra acclimatization day on the mountain is highly recommended when climbing Klimanjaro using the Marangu route.
From $1,800 per person
Marangu is favored only during the rainy season, where the hut accommodations are preferred over wet ground, or for those who only have five days to climb Kilimanjaro
INCLUDES
- Transport from/to park gate & airport transfer
- Pre & post climb accommodation (B&B) in Moshi/Arusha
- Park, camping & rescue fees
- Tents& mattress
- Professional English-speaking guide(s); porters & cook
- Water; tea and coffee with meals
- Chemical portable Toilet
- Flights
- Travel insurance
- Visa and passport fees
- Increases in park fees where applicable
- Personal equipment
- Sleeping bags
- Tips for guide(s), porters & cook
- Soda and Alcoholic beverages
Ask for your customized itinerary when booking!
8 Days Lemosho Route
Most Beautiful & Scenic Route
The Lemosho route is considered the most scenic trail on Kilimanjaro, granting panoramic vistas on various sides of the mountain. As one of the newer routes, Lemosho is a superb choice for your climb. It is our preferred route due to its ideal balance of low crowds, beautiful scenery and a high summit success rate. We specializes in guiding on the Lemosho route. Most of our clients climb Kilimanjaro using this route and they consistently report that they loved it. Thus, Lemosho is highly recommended
From $2,100 per person
The route approaches Mount Kilimanjaro from the west, beginning with a long drive from Moshi to Londorossi Gate. From there, the first two days are spent trekking through the rain forest to Shira Ridge. The Lemosho route crosses the entire Shira Plateau from west to east in a pleasant, relatively flat hike.
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Ask for your customized itinerary when booking!
The Lemosho route is considered the most scenic trail on Kilimanjaro, granting panoramic vistas on various sides of the mountain. As one of the newer routes, Lemosho is a superb choice for your climb. It is our preferred route due to its ideal balance of low crowds, beautiful scenery and a high summit success rate. We specializes in guiding on the Lemosho route. Most of our clients climb Kilimanjaro using this route and they consistently report that they loved it. Thus, Lemosho is highly recommended
From $2,100 per person
The route approaches Mount Kilimanjaro from the west, beginning with a long drive from Moshi to Londorossi Gate. From there, the first two days are spent trekking through the rain forest to Shira Ridge. The Lemosho route crosses the entire Shira Plateau from west to east in a pleasant, relatively flat hike.
INCLUDES
- Transport from/to park gate & airport transfer
- Pre & post climb accommodation (B&B) in Moshi/Arusha
- Park, camping & rescue fees
- Tents& mattress
- Professional English-speaking guide(s); porters & cook
- Water; tea and coffee with meals
- Chemical portable Toilet
- Flights
- Travel insurance
- Visa and passport fees
- Increases in park fees where applicable
- Personal equipment
- Sleeping bags
- Tips for guide(s), porters & cook
- Soda and Alcoholic beverages
Ask for your customized itinerary when booking!
7 Days Rongai Route
Quiet & Less Crowded Route
The Rongai route is the only route that approaches Kilimanjaro from the north, close to the Kenyan border. Though gaining popularity amongst climbers, this route still experiences low crowds. Rongai has a more gradual slope than the mountain’s other routes. It is the preferred route for those looking for an alternative to the popular Marangu route, for those who would like a more remote hike, and for those who are climbing during the rainy season (the north side receives less precipitation)
From $2,100 per person
Rongai is a moderately difficult route, and is highly recommended, especially for those with less backpacking experience.
INCLUDES
Ask for your customized itinerary when booking!
The Rongai route is the only route that approaches Kilimanjaro from the north, close to the Kenyan border. Though gaining popularity amongst climbers, this route still experiences low crowds. Rongai has a more gradual slope than the mountain’s other routes. It is the preferred route for those looking for an alternative to the popular Marangu route, for those who would like a more remote hike, and for those who are climbing during the rainy season (the north side receives less precipitation)
From $2,100 per person
Rongai is a moderately difficult route, and is highly recommended, especially for those with less backpacking experience.
INCLUDES
- Transport from/to park gate & airport transfer
- Pre & post climb accommodation (B&B) in Moshi/Arusha
- Park, camping & rescue fees
- Tents& mattress
- Professional English-speaking guide(s); porters & cook
- Water; tea and coffee with meals
- Chemical portable Toilet
- Flights
- Travel insurance
- Visa and passport fees
- Increases in park fees where applicable
- Personal equipment
- Sleeping bags
- Tips for guide(s), porters & cook
- Soda and Alcoholic beverages
Ask for your customized itinerary when booking!
9 Days Northern Circuit Route
The Ultimate Kilimanjaro Experience
The Northern Circuit is the newest of the eight established routes to climb Kilimanjaro. It’s also the longest route on the mountain and the only route that allows you to see Mount Kilimanjaro from all four sides. Some operators advertise the Northern Circuit route as the easiest of all Kilimanjaro routes due to its longer itinerary and relaxed pace. It’s true that this trail offers good acclimatization without very challenging daily transitions. However, if you don't have experience with long hiking trips, the 9-day journey may be more fatiguing compared to shorter itineraries
From $2,440 per person
Is the longest route in terms of time and distance traveled. The days spent at around 13,000 feet are great for acclimatization, resulting in the highest success rates for all routes on Mount Kilimanjaro, is one of the best routes on Kilimanjaro.
INCLUDES
Ask for your customized itinerary when booking!
The Northern Circuit is the newest of the eight established routes to climb Kilimanjaro. It’s also the longest route on the mountain and the only route that allows you to see Mount Kilimanjaro from all four sides. Some operators advertise the Northern Circuit route as the easiest of all Kilimanjaro routes due to its longer itinerary and relaxed pace. It’s true that this trail offers good acclimatization without very challenging daily transitions. However, if you don't have experience with long hiking trips, the 9-day journey may be more fatiguing compared to shorter itineraries
From $2,440 per person
Is the longest route in terms of time and distance traveled. The days spent at around 13,000 feet are great for acclimatization, resulting in the highest success rates for all routes on Mount Kilimanjaro, is one of the best routes on Kilimanjaro.
INCLUDES
- Transport from/to park gate & airport transfer
- Pre & post climb accommodation (B&B) in Moshi/Arusha
- Park, camping & rescue fees
- Tents& mattress
- Professional English-speaking guide(s); porters & cook
- Water; tea and coffee with meals
- Chemical portable Toilet
- Flights
- Travel insurance
- Visa and passport fees
- Increases in park fees where applicable
- Personal equipment
- Sleeping bags
- Tips for guide(s), porters & cook
- Soda and Alcoholic beverages
Ask for your customized itinerary when booking!
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