The highest point in Africa, Kilimanjaro, is perhaps one of the best-known mountains in the world. It is the easiest of the Seven Summits and definitely the most climbed one.
Kilimanjaro is like an island, standing tall and sentinel surrounded by the hot, dry plains of Tanzania. An expedition to climb the world’s highest free-standing mountain is a veritable smorgasbord of African culture and scenery, providing a fabulous excuse to visit this wild continent.
Overview
At 5,895 meters (19,341 feet) Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa and the tallest freestanding mountain in the world; it is one of the Seven Summits. The snow-capped peak of Africa is a dormant volcano and can be found inside the Kilimanjaro National Park of Tanzania. To climb Kilimanjaro is a great challenge and entirely feasible for the active traveler or keen walker looking for something new. In a matter of days, you’ll climb Kilimanjaro from the hot plains of Africa through grasslands, tropical rain forest, alpine meadows, moorlands and desert uplands onto snow and ice.
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There are 7 main Mount Kilimanjaro routes which lead to the summit, Uhuru Peak, one of which starts on the Northern side of the mountain and the rest on the Southern side. After making the decision to climb Kilimanjaro, you’ll need to choose your route.
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Machame Route Kilimanjaro
6 nights / 7 days Climb
- Trek Grading: 5 (Moderate)
- Ages: 10+
- Activity Type : Trek
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Lemosho Route Kilimanjaro
6 nights / 7 days Climb
- Trek Grading: 5 (Moderate)
- Ages: 10+
- Activity Type : Trek
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Marangu Route Kilimanjaro
6 nights / 7 days Climb
- Trek Grading: 5 (Moderate)
- Ages: 10+
- Activity Type : Trek
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Rongai Route Kilimanjaro
6 nights / 7 days Climb
- Trek Grading: 5 (Moderate)
- Ages: 10+
- Activity Type : Trek
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Northern Circuit Route Kilimanjaro
7 nights / 8 Days
- Trek Grading: 5 (Moderate)
- Ages: 10+
- Activity Type : Trek
