Kilimanjaro

At 19,330 ft Mt.Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa and the world's largest free-standing mountain. The view of Kilimanjaro rising up from its flat surrounding plains with its distinctive snow-capped peak is one of Africa's iconic sights.

Even more significant is that it is the highest mountain anywhere in the world that can be ascended by somebody on foot without the need for any specialised mountaineering experience or equipment. This makes it an irresistable challenge for many visitors who travel from far and wide to try and reach the summit.

Climbing Kilimanjaro is a serious undertaking and we can help you in understanding the different route options, pre-climb preparation, day to day experiences along with all clothing, equipment and safety precautions.

Our experience is extensive having been involved in planning climbs for over 10,000 customers in the last 10 years.

On the left is a short summary of the routes which we can offer.

We would recommend the Rongai route for climbers who are less that totally confident about their fitness and/or are hoping to complete the climb within a week.

For those who are more confident about their physical ability and have the time and budget to benefit from extra altitude acclimatisation should look at the Lemosho or Shira North Route

Climbing Kilimanjaro is not for the feint hearted and requires ample consideration and preparation. Click on our Preparation Guide to see how best get yourself ready for the climb ahead.

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Due to the rugged terrain and the limited acclimatization time, fitness plays...
The Machame (Whiskey) Route is the most popular camping route on Kilimanjaro....
The Lemosho Glades route is one of the lesser used initial ascent routes on K...
The Shira route is one of the least used initial ascent route on Kilimanjar...
The Marangu Route is a well-travelled path through the rainforest at Mar...

Trekking Preparation Guide

Mind and Body Preparation Prior to commencing or altering your physical rou...
When you arrive in Tanzania, you should be as healthy as possible. No one wit...
You will ascend to high elevations on your trek. This presents additional phy...
You should pack two sets of clothing: one for safari and one for the trek. Yo...
Underwear Underwear. You should have one pair for each day of the c...
Sleeping bag (rated for 0 degrees F) Sleeping pad (inflatable pad)...
The following equipment can be rented for your climb. It is all high quality,...
Below is a list of necessary trekking items which cannot be rented (in case o...
From the thick canopy of the tropical forest which girdles the base of Kili t...
It is customary to tip your mountain porters and guides. Tips are paid at the...
Any trekking route on Kilimanjaro besides the Marangu Route is a full-fledged...

If you are interested in this region, or any of our other Tanzania safari locations, do contact us on our telephone number: +44 (0)1548 854 125 or email us on info@safariandbeach.com.

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