Mount Kilimanjaro, located in Tanzania, East Africa, is the highest mountain in Africa, with an elevation of 19,341 feet (5,895 meters). It is the largest free-standing mountain in the world and is one of the Seven Summits.
Its snow-capped peak towers are above the surrounding Savannahs and are part of the Kilimanjaro National Park, which is home to a variety of unique flora and fauna. While it is a dormant volcano, it still serves as an important source of inspiration for climbers and outdoor enthusiasts from around the world.
Kilimanjaro Climbing Routes
There are seven main Mount Kilimanjaro routes that lead to the Summit, Uhuru Peak, one of which starts on the northern side of the mountain and the rest on the southern side. The routes are Marangu, Machame, Lemosho, Shira, Rongai, Northern Circuit and Umbwe.
Hiking Mount Kilimanjaro takes five to nine days to reach the Summit and descend to the finishing point. The more days spent on the mountain, the more likely you will summit successfully because you will become more acclimated to the altitude.
When is the best time to climb Mount Kilimanjaro?
Mountain weather can be unpredictable, and the best time for a Kilimanjaro Hike is during the dry seasons: December to early March and June to October. We don't climb during the height of the rainy season for safety reasons.