Tanzania · Kilimanjaro & Moshi
Mount Kilimanjaro
Uhuru Peak, 5,895 m · Strenuous · from $2,290 per person
About the trek
Africa's highest point and the world's tallest free-standing mountain. No ropes or technical skill needed — just steady legs, patient acclimatisation and a strong crew. We run every route with private guides, oxygen and daily health checks.
Health & safety
Altitude & acclimatisation
- This trek tops out at 5,895 m — altitude sickness (AMS) is the main risk, not fitness.
- Ascend slowly: our itineraries never gain more than 500 m of sleeping altitude per night above 3,000 m.
- Hydrate to 3–4 litres a day and avoid alcohol for the duration of the climb.
- Report any headache, nausea or dizziness to your guide immediately — descent is the only cure that matters.
- Guides carry pulse oximeters and check every trekker morning and evening; bottled oxygen and a hyperbaric bag travel with every departure.
- Ask your doctor about acetazolamide (Diamox) before travel — it speeds acclimatisation for many trekkers.
Medical & insurance
- Travel insurance with emergency evacuation cover to the trek's maximum altitude is a condition of booking.
- Carry a personal first-aid kit plus any prescription medication in your daypack, not your main bag.
- Yellow fever certificate required if arriving from a risk country (including long transits via Kenya); malaria prophylaxis recommended for the lowlands before and after the trek.
- Tell us about any heart, lung or blood-pressure conditions at booking — we will flag the right itinerary pace and, where needed, request a doctor's letter.
On the trail
- Every trek is led by a licensed, Wilderness First Responder-trained guide; hard routes carry a second guide or porter-medic.
- Stay behind the lead guide and in front of the sweeper — never walk ahead of the group alone.
- Pole-pole: the slow, steady Swahili pace is how summits are reached. Walk slower than feels necessary.
- Summit nights start around midnight in sub-zero temperatures — keep water bottles insulated and batteries warm inside your jacket.
- If a guide turns you around for safety, the decision is final and non-negotiable; a second attempt is always cheaper than a rescue.
- Wildlife on the lower slopes is handled by your guide (armed ranger where required by the park) — follow instructions without discussion.
Weather & exposure
- Mountain weather changes in minutes: carry a waterproof shell every single day, whatever the forecast.
- UV intensity at altitude is roughly double sea-level — SPF 50+, a brimmed hat and Category 3–4 sunglasses are essential.
- Leave a copy of your route plan with your emergency contact; our office tracks every group daily.
Guidance is indicative and not medical advice — consult your doctor or a travel clinic 4–6 weeks before departure.
Routes
Lemosho Route
8 days · 70 km · Strenuous · 92% success · Mountain tents, private mess
From $3,150 pp
- Shira Plateau
- Lava Tower acclimatisation
- Barranco Wall
- Quietest first days
Reserve with 50% depositBest for: Highest summit odds
Machame Route
7 days · 62 km · Strenuous · 85% success · Mountain tents
From $2,690 pp
- Whisky Route classic
- Barranco Wall scramble
- Dramatic scenery daily
Reserve with 50% depositBest for: Fit first-timers
Northern Circuit
9 days · 90 km · Strenuous · 95% success · Mountain tents
From $3,690 pp
- Longest acclimatisation
- Remote northern slopes
- Almost no other trekkers
Reserve with 50% depositBest for: Best acclimatisation
Rongai Route
7 days · 73 km · Challenging · 84% success · Mountain tents
From $2,790 pp
- Approach from Kenya side
- Driest route
- Mawenzi Tarn camp
Reserve with 50% depositBest for: Rainy-season departures
Marangu Route
6 days · 64 km · Challenging · 68% success · Mountain huts with bunks
From $2,290 pp
- Hut accommodation
- Shortest itinerary
- Gentle gradients
Reserve with 50% depositBest for: Hut sleepers on a budget
Umbwe Route
7 days · 53 km · Technical · 72% success · Mountain tents
From $2,890 pp
- Steepest ascent
- Rainforest ridge
- For experienced altitude hikers
Reserve with 50% depositBest for: Strong, experienced trekkers
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