Arrive at Kilimanjaro Airport and transfer to Moshi at the foot of Kilimanjaro — final checks, a good meal and an early night before the climb. Descend, then drive on to Moshi at the foot of Kilimanjaro — final checks, a good meal and an early night before the climb.
Set out from the gate and start the climb through Kilimanjaro's rainforest — the first of several days on the roof of Africa.
Steady days walking through Kilimanjaro's climate bands, gaining height and acclimatising as you go.
Steady days walking through Kilimanjaro's climate bands, gaining height and acclimatising as you go.
Steady days walking through Kilimanjaro's climate bands, gaining height and acclimatising as you go.
Steady days walking through Kilimanjaro's climate bands, gaining height and acclimatising as you go.
A midnight start for the final push to Uhuru Peak at 5,895m, sunrise over the glaciers, then the long descent begins.
Descend, then drive on to Moshi at the foot of Kilimanjaro — final checks, a good meal and an early night before the climb.
Drive back to Arusha for your onward journey — or add Zanzibar if you're not ready to leave.
The warmer dry window — quieter trails and good summit odds. Brief afternoon cloud is common.
The most reliable months on the mountain — cold but stable, and the busiest. Book the route ahead.
Route support on the mountain for Kilimanjaro climbers; the ascent itself is in huts and tents.
A handsome lodge on Kilimanjaro's lower slopes — a comfortable, well-run base around the climb.
A comfortable base hotel at the Machame gate, a calm place to rest before and after the climb.
A friendly garden lodge in Moshi, easy and good value for climbers and safari transits.
A leafy garden hotel in Moshi, a relaxed base for pre- and post-climb nights.
A garden lodge minutes from Kilimanjaro Airport — the easy overnight for late arrivals or early flights.
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