Mount Kilimanjaro
Tanzania
Fun facts
- Africa's highest peak at 5,895m
- Can be climbed without technical gear
- Five distinct climate zones from base to summit
- Glaciers are rapidly retreating due to climate change
Is this right for you?
Crowd LevelMedium
Budget Range$1200-$4000/day
Conservation8/10
Safety7/10
Best Months to Visit
JanuaryFebruaryJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctober
Honest trade-offs
- Expensive climbing fees and guides required
- Altitude sickness is common
- Success rate only 65% on popular routes
- Physically and mentally demanding
How to get there
From Kilimanjaro AirportRoad
Duration: 1 hour
To Moshi or Marangu gate
From ArushaRoad
Duration: 1.5 hours
Most climbers base in Moshi
Location
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