Kilimanjaro Trekking
Kilimanjaro Trekking
About Kilimanjaro Mountain
At 5896m Mt Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest mountain and one of the continent’s magnificent sights, It has three main volcanic peaks, Kibo, Mawenzi, and Shira. The name itself “Kilimanjaro” is a mystery wreathed in clouds. It might mean Mountain of Light, Mountain of Greatness or Mountain of Caravans.
Above the gently rolling hills and plateaux of northern Tanzania rises the snowy peak of Mt. Kilimanjaro, it’s slopes and glaciers shimmering above the rising clouds. Kilimanjaro is located near the town of Moshi and is a protected area, carefully regulated for climbers to enjoy without leaving a trace of their presence. The mountain’s ecosystems are as strikingly beautiful as they are varied and diverse. On the lowland slopes, much of the mountain is farmland, with coffee, banana, cassava, and maize crops grown for subsistence and cash sale. A few larger coffee farms still exist on the lower slopes, but much of the area outside the national park has been subdivided into small plots. Once inside the park, thick lowland forest covers the lower altitudes and breaks into alpine meadows once the air begins to thin. Near the peak, the landscape is harsh and barren, with rocks and ice the predominant features above a breathtaking African view.
Kilimanjaro Trekking Packages
6 Days Kilimanjaro Trekking Rongai Route
Day 1 Rongai route 6 days – Rongai Gate (1950m) – 1st Caves Camp (2600m) Hiking time: 5 hours Distance: Approximately 8 kilometers Habitat: Montane Forest After an early breakfast at your hotel, you will be picked up from Arusha (1400m) and driven to the Marangu Gate...
5 Days Kilimanjaro Trekking Marangu Route
Day 1: Arusha (1400 m) – Marangu gate at (1,980 m) – Mandara Hut (2700 m) Walking approx. 12 km in 5 hours over montane forest and low alpine zone (moorland). After breakfast at your lodge in Arusha, we will pick you up and drive to Marangu gate via Moshi town &...
6 Days Kilimanjaro Trekking Machame Route
For those who only have six days to climb Kilimanjaro, the Machame route is the best choice because of its acclimatization profile. Compared to other six day routes, the Machame route exposes the climber to higher elevations quicker (day three) which kickstarts the...
7 Days Kilimanjaro Trekking Machame Route
DAY 1: LONDOROSSI GATE TO FOREST CAMP •Elevation (ft): 7,800ft to 9,500ft •Distance: 6 km •Hiking Time:3-4 hours •Habitat: Rain Forest We depart Moshi for Londorossi Gate, which takes about 4 hours, where you will complete entry formalities. Then drive to the Lemosho...
7 Days Kilimanjaro Trekking Rongai 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...
8 Days Kilimanjaro Trekking Lemosho Route
DAY 1: LONDOROSSI GATE TO FOREST CAMP •Elevation (ft): 7,800ft to 9,500ft •Distance: 6 km •Hiking Time:3-4 hours •Habitat: Rain Forest We depart Moshi for Londorossi Gate, which takes about 4 hours, where you will complete entry formalities. Then drive to the Lemosho...