Mount Kilimanjaro stands at 5895 m and 4,900 meters high from its base, being the highest mountain in Africa “The roof of Africa” . It is a free standing mountains. Mt Kilimanjaro is located in north Tanzania, in Kilimanjaro region, just 40km from Moshi Town, around 1 hour drive and about 120km, 3 hrs drive from Arusha Town. The distance and time spent depend on which gate one wants to start the climbing.
There are routes that lead to mt. Kilimanjaro summit
- Marangu route
- Mwika route
- Machame route
- Lemosho route
- Umbwe route
- Rongai route
- Shira route
The duration taken to reach the Mt. Kilimanjaro summit ranges from 5 – 8 days, depending on various factors
- Route
Some routes are longer and more challenging than others. - Weather
Rainy make the paths slippery. Several stops have to be made to wait for rain to stop. But dry season is best for Mt. Kilimanjaro climbing. - Age
Young people do trek faster than most older people. We will recommend you the number of days according to your ages. - Personal Preference
Some mountain climbers prefer to stay longer on the mountain despite the fact that they might have chosen the shortest and simplest route.