DESTINATION GUIDE // TANZANIA
Mount Kilimanjaro
Africa highest point at 5,895 metres and the tallest freestanding mountain in the world. No ropes, no technical climbing, just altitude and patience.
5,895m
SUMMIT HEIGHT
5-9 days
TREK LENGTH
7
ROUTES
65%
SUMMIT SUCCESS
Jan-Mar
BEST MONTHS
Quick answer: Mount Kilimanjaro stands 5,895 metres above sea level in northern Tanzania, near Moshi. It is a dormant volcano and the highest point in Africa. No technical climbing skill is needed, but altitude makes it a serious undertaking. Treks take five to nine days depending on route.
OVERVIEW AND LOCATION
Mount Kilimanjaro At A Glance
Kilimanjaro is a walk rather than a climb, which is exactly why it catches people out. The difficulty is altitude, not terrain. You pass through five climate zones in under a week, from farmland and rainforest to alpine desert and finally arctic conditions at the summit. Longer routes have markedly higher success rates because they allow more time to acclimatise.
| Detail | At a glance |
|---|---|
| Location | Kilimanjaro Region, northern Tanzania, near Moshi |
| Nearest airport | Kilimanjaro International, about 1 hour from the trailheads |
| Summit | Uhuru Peak, 5,895 metres |
| Main routes | Machame, Lemosho, Marangu, Rongai, Northern Circuit |
| Typical duration | 6 to 8 days, longer routes have better success rates |
| Time zone | EAT, GMT +3 |
WILDLIFE AND ACTIVITIES
What You Will See and Do
Five Climate Zones
Farmland, rainforest, heath and moorland, alpine desert and finally the arctic summit. Very few places let you walk through that range in a week.
Choosing a Route
Machame is popular and scenic. Lemosho and the Northern Circuit are longer with the best acclimatisation and highest summit rates. Marangu is the only route with huts.
Combining With Safari
Most people pair the trek with three or four days on the northern circuit, or a week on Zanzibar afterwards. Both work well as recovery.
BEST TIME TO VISIT
When To Go
| Months | What to expect | Crowds |
|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar | Warmest and clearest, quieter on the mountain | Medium |
| Jun to Oct | Dry season, busiest and coldest at altitude | High |
| Apr to May | Long rains, slippery and cold, not recommended | Low |
| Nov | Short rains, mixed conditions, few trekkers | Low |
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