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Rising majestically above the African plains, the mountain is in Tanzania, East Africa, about 350km from the equator. The nearest towns are Moshi and Arusha.
Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest freestanding mountain in the world and the highest mountain in Africa. Its highest point is Uhuru Peak on the Kibo crater at 5,895m/19,340ft above sea level.
The overall time will be determined by the route that you select. There are other versions, such as 5-day, 6 days, or 7-day trips on various itineraries. Our travel specialists will assist you in selecting the best route for your needs. The trip up Kilimanjaro takes between five and nine days on average.
No person younger than 10 years is allowed according to Kilimanjaro National Park authorities’ rules. If 10 or older, they may only proceed as high as Horombo Huts (3700m) or Shira Camp (3900m) if they are accompanied by one of their parents. Kilimanjaro-Experience prefers its climbers to be 14 years and older when they attempt the summit. Climbers older than 70 years are required to show a medical certificate.
The ordinary individual, on the other hand, can successfully climb and summit Mount Kilimanjaro. You don’t need to be extremely fit and no technical climbing abilities are required.
Kilimanjaro is a “walk-up,” or a hiking peak that can be reached without the need of an ice ax, ropes, or harnesses. All the routes are walking routes only
Water originates from mountain streams and is brought up the mountain by porters.
Before you drink it, we purify all of the water by boiling it and adding purification tablets to make it safe.
Of course, just let us know in advance and we will be happy to adapt our meals accordingly. Though if your needs are very very specific then you may have to bring specialty foods with you. If in doubt, please discuss your needs with our staff when making your booking.
Our meals are specifically designed for climbing Kilimanjaro. This means a focus on providing foods which are high carbohydrate, high energy foods.
Every day, our chefs will make three delicious, healthy meals, as well as snacks and afternoon tea. Delicious vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and other specialized meals are available. Please notify us in advance. Please inquire for further information or a sample meal.
Accommodation while climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro is either in tents that are set up at public campsites on the mountain or in huts made out of alpine wood and everything is pretty much basic.
The majority of the routes use tents as the preferred way of accommodation apart from the Marangu route which is the only route that you will entirely use huts to sleep in. At the Marangu route, tents are not allowed or used.
The other routes, namely, Shira, Rongai, Machame, Northern Circuit, Umbwe Western Breach, Lemosho and Kilema biking route, use camping tents for accommodation.
There are public toilets at every camp stop on your Kilimanjaro trek, they are simple, hole-in-the-ground types wooden shacks that require squatting and offer little to zero privacy.
The ‘portable private loo’ is the second choice. This equates to a real chemical toilet (complete with a seat!) housed under its own modest tent for complete privacy (if not soundproofing). A portable private toilet is only for you and your group’s use.
There are no permanent shower or bathing facilities available on Mount Kilimanjaro. Our team will provide you with a daily bowl of hot water and a hand wash station at each camp every morning and evening. However, our luxury Mt. Kilimanjaro climbing packages offer showers, that are typically portable and set up at campsites. These showers are not as comprehensive as those in hotels but will provide warm water and a private space to freshen up after a day of trekking Mt. Kilimanjaro
While climbing Kilimanjaro, don’t rely on your phone for communication. You may or may not have cell phone reception. The capacity to make or receive phone calls, messages, and emails is questionable. It is prudent to expect that you will not have any service.
Wi-Fi connection on Kilimanjaro is available and only accessible on the Marangu Route, where trekkers will be able to post photographs, check email, and surf the web. Adventurers used to enjoy stable Wi-Fi up to 12,205 ft/3,600m (Horombo Hut) when ascending the summit from 2022 but as from 2023 Wifi is available all up to the summit i.e Uhuru Peak, courtesy of TTCL.
Kilimanjaro has no charging stations. To charge electrical items, you’ll need battery packs, solar panels or mobile power-bank. To maintain battery life, please bring the appropriate cords and keep electrical things warm while on the mountain.
It’s a good idea to bring your phone. It functions as a clock and an alarm clock. Even if your camp manager wakes you up in the morning, you’ll want to know what time it is when you wake up at dawn. Even if you pack a decent camera, having your phone ready for quick photographs along the road is a good idea.
Our mountain crew is paid fairly, but they also rely on tips to supplement their income. Our tipping recommendations are consistent with KPAP and are merely suggestions. The normal tipping suggestions shown below should be divided among everyone in your company. We suggest that you offer gratuities to crew members personally and directly at the end of your climb. It is a good idea to have some lesser denomination bills to help with fund splitting. At your briefing, we will present a tipping guide with precise crew numbers, as well as envelopes to enable you split money into individual amounts.
In order to help you calculate a rough total tipping amount, we work with ratios of at least one guide per two clients and approximately four porters per client. Please remember porters carry food, gas, tents, etc. in addition to your personal luggage.
Upon inquiry, you’ll receive a detailed equipment checklist and guidance to help you prepare. Many of our guests find they already have some of the items we recommend, for example, hiking boots, base layers, warm hat, fleece sweaters, and gloves.
We will send you a comprehensive equipment checklist, including items available for hire, upon inquiry. Prices are for the duration of the climb, not per day, and costs can be paid in USD$ cash at your briefing.
All equipment is of good quality, however, we advise bringing your own walking boots, socks, and base layer clothing, as these will inevitably be a better fit than items you hire.
Gaiters stop water entering your walking boots if it rains; protect your trousers from damage, especially in scree; stop dust and scree entering your boots, especially on the descent from the summit; and protect your legs from nettles in the rainforest.
Trekking poles provide a variety of advantages, especially if you have knee or hip problems. They lessen the stresses on your body, especially while going down steep hills, according to scientific research. Walking uphill with poles increases power and endurance by distributing energy production over more muscle regions. They aid with balance on rough paths and enhance posture, which can aid in breathing.
We’ll help you customize your own itinerary for a once in a lifetime adventure in Tanzania.