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Mt Kilimanjaro

The famous ice-capped equatorial mountain, Kilimanjaro, is the highest free-standing mountain in the world sitting at 5895m. With several different routes to reach the top which suit most fitness levels, the biggest challenge is acclimatisation, and your mental ability to succeed. Many see climbing Kilimanjaro as a‘ bucket list’ challenge. Loftily looking over the African plains, Kilimanjaro will forever challenge those who dare to climb her.

Marangu Route 7 days / 6 nights

Also known as the“ Coca Cola” Route, this is the busiest route on the mountain, and uses the same route for ascending and descending. Stay in comfortable communal huts. Horombo Hut is a great acclimatisation spot, therefore giving you a better chance of summitting.

Departures: Moshi / Daily

Inclusions: 4 nights in mountain huts, 2 nights base hotel in Moshi, all meals, porters and professional guide, hut fees, park & rescue fees

Price Guide From: $ 2859

Umbwe Route 8 days / 7 nights

One of the least utilised routes up the mountain. This is probably the most beautiful route to ascend on, and is significantly shorter than the other routes. It also makes the distances covered between overnights at altitude shorter and avoids a lot of the crowding experienced at some sites while in season.

Departures: Moshi / Daily

Inclusions: 5 nights camping, 2 nights base hotel in Moshi, camping equipment, all meals, porters and professional guide, park & rescue fees

Price Guide From: $ 3299

Rongai Route

Shira Route

Machame Route 8 days / 7 nights

The Machame Route offers some of the best scenery – ascending the western side of Kilimanjaro and descending down the south face. This is a camping route with porters to assist with camping equipment, meals prepared by cooks, and accompanied by professional mountain guides.

Lemosho Route Uhuru Peak

The price guide shown is per adult for twin share, based on low season travel. Specials or surcharges may apply depending on travel date.

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