Mount Kilimanjaro climbs

FROM PRICE: $ 1335

Mt Kilimanjaro - 5 to 6 day hike plus 2 nights at base hotel

A life adventure challenge. Do it for charity or just do it.

5, 6 or 7 day climbs ascending Mt Kilimanjaro along various routes involving walking on average eighty kilometres. A physically demanding journey that could change your life forever but is absolutely achievable if you set your mind to it. Whichever route and however long you take, you'll summit at Uhuru Peak at 5896m.

Where is it?

Mount Kilimanjaro and the associated Kilimanjaro National Park are located in the northern regions of Tanzania, straddling the border with nearby Kenya. At 5,896m (19,336 feet), Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa.

What is the best time of year to go?

The higher slopes of the mountain are always cold. The town of Moshi is low lying and hot by day, cool by night althought it can be quite humid. The climbs can be done anytime of the year although it is much more difficult during rainy season specifically March through to May.

How to get there

The hikes start and end at the Keys Hotel in Moshi. Additional transfers and extensions are easily organised and almost all of our guests continue onwards to enjoy a safari or some time on the beach.

You'll need a transfer from Arusha town in Tanzania to Moshi at the start and the end of the climb.

Tips and Notes

Most people climb the "Marangu Route" or tourist route as it is known locally. It is usually the cheapest option with the best facilities but is more trampled than any of the other routes.

Go to a list of Kilamanjaro climbs and contact us for prices on the route options Machame (8 day), Mweka (4 nights), Shira (4 to 6 nights), Rongai (7 day), Londorossi (8 day) or Umbwe (8 day).

Add a relaxing 7 day Zanzibar beach break after you've completed this incredible challenge.

Altitude sickness may affect some from around the 3rd day onwards. We'll provide a full training programme on booking your climb.

Price includes: accommodation at base hotel on a dinner, bed,breakfast basis; transfers to the park gate/return, accommodation in mountain huts, porters and guides, all food on the mountain, park and hut fees, mountain rescue fees.

Price excludes: travel insurance, tips (budget USD120-USD140 per person), drinks and items of a personal nature.