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Mount Kilimanjaro

Stand on the roof of Africa

At 5,895m, Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa and the tallest free-standing peak on earth - and the moment you reach Uhuru Peak stays with you for life. As Arusha-based mountain specialists, we run every major route and plan each climb around your fitness, your acclimatisation and your best chance of the summit.

Choose your route

Machame, Lemosho, Marangu or Rongai

Six ways up the mountain, each with its own character. We'll help you choose the route that matches your fitness, timeframe and taste for solitude.

Good acclimatisation

Machame Route

7 Days Moderate-Hard

The scenic "Whiskey Route", dramatic and popular, with excellent acclimatisation.

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Excellent acclimatisation

Lemosho Route

8 Days Moderate

The most beautiful approach, crossing the Shira Plateau, with a long, gradual climb profile.

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Huts, not tents

Marangu Route

6 Days Moderate

The classic "Coca-Cola Route", the only trail with comfortable hut accommodation.

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Quietest approach

Rongai Route

7 Days Moderate

Approaches from the quieter north, ideal in the wetter months. Remote and gentle.

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Longest on the mountain

Northern Circuit

9 Days Moderate

The longest and quietest route, and the most gradual ascent profile on the mountain.

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Steep and direct

Umbwe Route

6 Days Hard

Steep, direct and challenging, for fit, experienced trekkers seeking a raw ascent.

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Sunrise on the summit of Kilimanjaro
Before you climb

Everything you need to reach the summit

Uhuru Peak rises to 5,895m, the highest point in Africa and the tallest free-standing mountain on earth. Reaching it asks less for raw fitness than for heart, patience and the right team beside you, and we have guided climbers to that dawn-lit summit sign for years.

  • Have you ever watched the sunrise break above the clouds?
  • Could you stand on the highest point in all of Africa?
  • Are you ready to discover what you are truly capable of?
  • What story will you bring home from the Roof of Africa?
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Upcoming trips

Join a scheduled group climb

Share the trail (and the cost) with a small international group. Pick a departure below and reserve your place - every climb is guided by our own Tanzanian mountain crew.

13 Aug
13th Aug - 20th Aug
Lemosho Route
Limited places, 2 remaining
19 Aug
19th Aug - 26th Aug
Lemosho Route
Filling fast, 4 left
5 Sep
5th Sep - 10th Sep
Umbwe Route
Guaranteed departure
11 Sep
11th Sep - 17th Sep
Rongai Route
11 spaces left
22 Sep
22nd Sep - 29th Sep
Lemosho Route
Limited places, 5 remaining
4 Oct
4th Oct - 9th Oct
Marangu Route
Limited places, 4 remaining
24 Oct
24th Oct - 30th Oct
Rongai Route
Filling fast, 3 left
13 Nov
13th Nov - 19th Nov
Rongai Route
Open for booking, 7 places
2 Dec
2nd Dec - 8th Dec
Machame Route
9 places available
16 Dec
16th Dec - 24th Dec
Northern Circuit
Only 3 places left
Climb with confidence

Why climb with us

A safe summit is a well-planned one. Here is how we get more of our climbers to the top, and all of them home safely.

Safety first

Daily health checks, pulse oximeters, emergency oxygen and a rescue plan on every climb.

Ethical mountain crews

Fair wages, proper gear and enforced load limits for the porters and guides who carry every climb.

Acclimatise properly

We favour longer routes and "climb high, sleep low" days, the single biggest factor in reaching the summit.

Ready-made treks

Kilimanjaro packages

Fixed departures and private climbs on every major route.

Kilimanjaro questions

Good to know before you climb

Kilimanjaro is a trek, not a technical climb - no ropes or mountaineering skills are needed. The real challenge is altitude, which is why route choice and acclimatisation days matter so much. With good preparation, most reasonably fit people can summit.
Longer routes win. The Northern Circuit (9 days) and Lemosho (8 days) give your body the most time to adjust, and our success rates on them exceed 98%. Shorter routes like the 6-day Marangu have lower averages.
Focus on cardio endurance and long hikes with a daypack, ideally over hills. Practising several consecutive days of walking is more useful than raw speed. We send every climber a full training guide.
Park fees, professional guides, a full mountain crew, all meals and camping or hut accommodation, quality tents and safety equipment, and airport transfers. Personal gear, tips and travel insurance are excluded.
Start your adventure

Ready to reach the summit?

Tell us your dates and fitness level and we'll recommend the ideal route - then guide you every step to Uhuru Peak.

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