Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing

Kilimanjaro is a free-standing, snow-capped dormant volcano; It is the highest mountain in Africa, located in northeast Tanzania in Kilimanjaro region. It is also commonly known as the roof of Africa, as it towers over East Africa, and the whole continent. Kilimanjaro rise to 5,895m or 19,340 feet above sea level, More than 50,000 mountaineering climb Kilimanjaro every year so it has become a very popular challenge and the experience slightly crowd.

HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO CLIMB KILIMANJARO
This does depend on route, but the fastest assent can take 4 nights, though most people take 6-8 nights depending on route

BEST TIME TO CLIMB KILIMANJARO
March to end of May is the long wet season on Mt Kilimanjaro and not a very great time for trekking although if you are looking for discounted price and rain doesn’t matter this is time for you. The rest of the year is the best time to climb the mountain. After all if you want to be in a good chance of reaching the summit on a clear day  and to get an amazing view from the highest point in Africa consider climbing and summiting on full moon dates.

HOW FIT DO YOU NEED TO BE TO CLIMB KILIMANJARO?
It is possible to climb Kilimanjaro using any route to the summit without relying on any professional climbing equipment. Although you should be good in both Mental and  physical fitness and at least have an experience of multi-day trekking or walking trips prior to undertaking a Kilimanjaro climb. Most days involve 4 – 7 hours of walking at altitude The most challenging day of your Climb will be the summit day which will take up to 18 hours up and down, The trails are generally clear and well maintained, although they can be slippery  and muddy on the rain forest zone.

FOOD AND WATER ON KILIMANJARO

Staying hydrated and well fed on your climb is very vital especially when you are in high altitude, we encourage  our climber to eat as much as possible especially at lower elevations from day 1 as when you go above 3500m the chance of losing appetite is very high, on all our climb we provide Fresh, organic ingredients  throughout the entire trek, nutritionist-designed meals include an optimal balance of complex carbohydrates, protein, and fats, Unlimited purified drinking water provided daily.

NB:  Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and kosher diets can be provided with advance notice during booking.