Africa’s Highest Peak

• Elevation: 5,895 meters (19,341 feet) above sea level.
• Significance: highest free standing Mountain in the world and the tallest in Africa.
• One of the Seven Summits the highest mountains on each continent.

 Location

• Country: Tanzania
• Nearest Towns: Moshi and Arusha
• National Park: Kilimanjaro National Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site)

Popular Routes to the Summit: There are 7 main trekking routes, each with different scenery, difficulty, and success rates:

Route Duration Difficulty Scenery Notes;

• Marangu 5-6 days Medium Moderate only route with hut accommodation.
• Machame 6-7 days High Excellent Most popular, scenic & steep.
• Lemosho 7-8 days Medium Excellent Great acclimatization.
• Rongai 6-7 days Medium Good Drier side of the mountain
• Northern Circuit 8-9 days Moderate Exceptional Longest & best acclimatization
• Shira 7-8 days Medium Excellent Starts high, joins Lemosho Umbwe 5-6 days Difficult Scenic Very steep, for experienced trekkers

Why Visit Kilimanjaro?

• Bucket-list achievement for hikers and adventurers.
• Unique ecological zones: rainforest, moorland, alpine desert, and arctic summit.
• Non-technical climb — no ropes or special equipment needed (just good fitness).
• Breathtaking sunrise from Uhuru Peak.

 Best Time to Climb

• Dry seasons:
• January to early March
• June to October
• Avoid the rainy seasons (April–May and November

Travel Tips

• Permit required – must be part of a guided trek.
• Altitude sickness is real choose longer routes for better acclimatization.
• Pack layers – you’ll go from hot to freezing temperatures.