Karibu Tanzania-Mount Kilimanjaro
Mt. Kilimanjaro is the crown of Tanzania. Rising abruptly from the open plains, capped by snow and frequently fringed by clouds, it is 19,344 feet (5985m), it is the highest mountain in Africa and the highest walk able summit in the world. The diameter of its base is an incredible 40 miles.
Kilimanjaro is a dormant, but not extinct volcano. Ominous rumbles can sometimes be heard and gases emerge from the fume holes in the crater. Although just three degrees south of the Equator, the peaks of both Kibo and Mawenzi have permanent caps of snow and ice.
During their time on the mountain, climbers pass from tropical to artic environment in just a few days. The various trails first pass through lush rainforests before reaching heather and open moor land where giant lobelia and huge, cactus-like groundsel grow. Above this moor land is the almost lunar landscape of an alpine desert, which stretches between the two peaks of Kibo, the flat-topped dome at the center and Mawenzi, a group of jagged point and pinnacles on the eastern side. Inhospitable as this ‘moonscape’ may seem, animals such as herds of elands thrive there.
The highest point on Kibo, and indeed the whole of Kilimanjaro, is Uhuru Peak, with its spectacular hanging glaciers and stupendous views of the African plains some 20,000 feet below. Also on Kibo is the slightly lower peak of Gillman’s point. These are the goals for most trekkers. The peaks of Mawenzi are for mountaineers only.
With the help of porters and a guide, it is possible to walk all the way to the summit without specialized mountaineering equipment – or experience – and Kilimanjaro can be conquered by any reasonably fit person. There are several different routes including Marangu, the easiest climb and therefore the most popular, Machame, Lemosho, Rongai and Umbwe. The total climb normally takes five to six days and involves four or five overnight stays in comfortable mountain huts & camping. Fees, payable in US dollars, include park entrance and accommodation for climbers, guides and porters and other items as agreed in the package between the clients and the local operator.
Kilimanjaro can be climbed at any time of the year but the best time is considered to be from July to October and January to March. It is wet in the rainforest during the rain in April, May, June and November. December through February is the warmest months.
Select one of the link below for your mount Kilimanjaro route desire?
Why select route?
 Machame Route |
Marangu Route |
| Lemosho Route |
Umbwe Route |
| Londorossi Route |
Rongai Route |
