Introduction

Kilimanjaro; is the highest free standing mountain in the world and the highest peak in Africa, Kilimanjaro is also the highest 'walkable' mountain in the world and is a massive draw for trekkers. At 4566m compared to 5895m, Meru is Kilimanjaro's little sister, but is still an impressive free standing volcano, at the centre of the otherwise only mildly interesting Arusha National Park.

Silhoutte Kilimanjaro

East Africa's highest mountains are volcanic in origin, created by the same forces that caused the Rift Valley. Kilimanjaro is the most recent of these, starting  form 1 million years ago and still growing. Mount Meru is older. Ngorongoro Crater is the collapsed caldera of a volcano that would have been as high as Kilimanjaro is today. Ol Doinyo Lengai is the only active volcano in Tanzania.

View of Mount Meru in Arusha - Tanzania

Mount Kilimanjaro
Tanzania is blessed with the highest mountain in Africa, namely the great Kilimanjaro. Tanzania also has Mount Meru and Mount Hanang. Mount ranges such as the Pares, Usambaras and Udzungwa offer incredible trekking through rainforests, which are considered the Galapagos of plant life, hosting endemic species not seen elsewhere in the world.

Mount Kilimanjaro is Africa's highest mountain and the highest free-standing mountain in the world. Its highest peak Kibo stands at 5895 metres, yet it is not just accessible to serious mountaineers. Climbing Kilimanjaro is an incredible experience and is hopefully something that you will remember all your life. The climb to the roof of Africa requires fitness, endurance and perseverance but should not cause undue problems as long as climbers realize that it is a serious endeavour and listen to the experience and advice of their guides. The summit of Kilimanjaro is 500 meters higher than Everest Base Camp, so do not attempt to climb Kilimanjaro unless you are reasonably fit, nor if you have heart or lung problems – although asthma suffers are generally alright. The key to climbing Kilimanjaro successfully is ‘Pole Pole' – ‘Slowly Slowly' (Especially during the first two days.) ascending too quickly leads to altitude sickness. Very fit people can be more prone to altitude sickness because they ascend too fast.

Our selected team of guides and porters will use their years of experience to guide you safely up the mountain. There are a number of routes to climb Kilimanjaro, we specialize in three different routes each offering distinct experiences of climbing this mythical mountain.

For more information on the various trekking routes & detailed itineraries (Click here)

Climb Kilimanjaro using Marangu Route / Machame Route / Lemosho Route