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Mount Kilimanjaro trekking
Stand on the Roof of Africa
Climb to Uhuru Peak at 5,895 metres on a route chosen for your fitness, pace and the scenery you want, with an experienced mountain crew beside you.
Uhuru Peak
5,895 m, Africa’s highest point
Classic routes
Marangu, Machame, Rongai, Lemosho
Mountain crew
Guides, cooks and porters
4 to 8 days
Including a Mount Meru climb
All Kilimanjaro climbs
Every Kilimanjaro and Meru climb
Itineraries from the classic Marangu huts to the scenic Lemosho route. Open any climb for the daily stages.
- Mount Kilimanjaro, Lemosho Route, Shira Plateau, Uhuru Peak
- 8 Days 7 Nights
- Mount Kilimanjaro, Rongai Route, Uhuru Peak
- 6 Days 5 Nights
- Mount Kilimanjaro, Rongai Route, Mawenzi Tarn, Uhuru Peak
- 7 Days 6 Nights
- Mount Meru, Arusha National Park
- 4 Days 3 Nights
- Mount Kilimanjaro, Marangu Route, Uhuru Peak
- 5 Days on the Mountain
- Mount Kilimanjaro, Machame Route, Uhuru Peak
- 6 Days 5 Nights
Choose your route
Which way to the summit?
Longer routes give your body more time to adjust to the altitude and usually improve your chances of reaching the top.
5 to 6 days
Classic routes
The best-known paths, from hut stays on Marangu to the scenic Machame.
6 to 8 days
Quieter, longer routes
More time to acclimatise, fewer crowds and wilder scenery.
4 days
Mount Meru
Tanzania’s second highest peak, a great warm-up or a climb in its own right.
On the mountain
From the rainforest to Uhuru Peak
What a typical Kilimanjaro climb looks like.
Day one
Into the rainforest
A drive to the park gate, then a gentle walk through lush forest.
The climb
Heath and alpine desert
Climbing slowly through changing landscapes as your body adjusts.
Summit night
Uhuru at sunrise
A midnight start to reach the summit as the sun comes up.
Descent
Down and celebrate
A long walk down, then a hot shower and your summit certificate.
Good to know
Preparing for Kilimanjaro
Good preparation is the biggest factor in a successful summit.
Train ahead
Build stamina with regular long hikes in the months before your climb.
Pole pole
Walk slowly, drink plenty and tell your guide early if you feel unwell.
Best seasons
January to early March and June to October are usually the driest months.
Pack for the cold
Summit night is well below freezing, so warm layers, gloves and a hat are essential.
Your summit story starts here
Tell us your dates, fitness and preferred route, and we will help you choose the climb that suits you best.
