Mount Kilimanjaro Climb

At jaw draping height of 19,341 feet/5,895 meters, the snow-capped Mt. Kilimanjaro of Tanzania is the world’s tallest free-standing mountain. It’s also the world’s tallest walkable mountain. Don’t get us wrong, Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing means successive days of trekking in a wilderness environment at high altitudes, and this inevitably comes with risks. For many of our guests, the climb will be a once-in-a-lifetime experience, well outside their comfort zone.

Mt. Kilimanjaro Climbing Routes & Success Rate

The safety and success of your Kilimanjaro Climb Routes depend largely on the skills and experience of your guides. We want you to know that you can have complete faith in their capabilities because we ensure they are trained, experienced, and certified to the highest industry standards.

As one of the premier Kilimanjaro Tour Operators, African Scenic Safaris focuses on four famous Kilimanjaro Routes and has regular climbs to Climb Kilimanjaro via Rongai Route, Lemosho Route, Northern Circuit Route, and Machame Route.

Best Time To Climb Kilimanjaro

  • Trekking on Kilimanjaro year-round is very possible. However, from June to March is known to be the Best Time To Climb Kilimanjaro where April, May are known to be wet seasons. Therefore, it not an ideal but still possible period for Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing.
  • August to October is also the Best Months To Climb Kilimanjaro. But you’ll find the highest traffic during August and September because of the summer holidays.

Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro Cost

Mt. Kilimanjaro Climbing can be an expensive venture based upon the route, the season, and duration. Also, your accommodation or purchase of any extra equipment.

If dilemmas like “Is Climbing Kilimanjaro Safe or not ?” are pledging your mind, then the answer would be ‘yes, if you follow the set rules laid out by your Climb Kilimanjaro Guide while Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, nothing can stop you from that mesmerizing sunrise view of Uhuru peak.

For more information about Kilimanjaro Travel Safety or our exclusive Kilimanjaro Climbing Package please contact us.

Various Kilimanjaro Routes Comparison

Get the best Comparison between all Kilimanjaro Routes.

Route Name

Difficulty Level

Length (km)

Duration (days)

Crowds

Price (USD)

Success Rate (%)

Northern Circuit Route

Moderate to Hard

90

9-10

Low

$2,500-3,500

95

Lemosho Route

Moderate to Hard

70

8-9

Low to Moderate

$2,000-3,000

91

Machame Route

Hard

62

7-8

High

$1,800-2,500

85

Marangu Route

Moderate

72

5-6

High

$1,500-2,000

80

Rongai Route

Moderate

65

6-7

Low to Moderate

$2,000-2,500

88

Umbwe Route

Very Hard

53

6-7

Low

$1,800-2,500

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