Kilimanjaro
The roof of Africa, the climb of a lifetime
THEKilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa, peaking at 5895m above sea level. It is located in the northeast of Tanzania, on the border with Kenya. It is made up of 3 volcanoes: theShira (3962m), theMawenzi (5149m) and theKibo, which we climb up toUhuru peak (5895m).
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There are several routes to climb it. We favor three: the wayMachame, the wayLemosho and the wayMarangu.
- The wayMachame is the most popular. The chances of success are high, the landscapes are splendid and it offers good acclimatization.
- The wayMarangu has the most infrastructure. We don't sleep in tents there but in huts. It is also the cheapest because it is the shortest. The ascent is done in 5 days, so acclimatization is less good and the chances of success lower.
- The wayLemosho also offers magnificent landscapes and good acclimatization. The advantage is that it is less busy than the other routes.
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The ascent can be done all year round, although the periods when the climate is best are January, February and September. From March to early June, the rainy season can make the ascent more difficult, the same for the month of November. July and August are also a good time but it is the cold season in Tanzania. So there is something for everyone and of course let's not forget that the weather is always uncertain in the mountains.
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Machame Way
6 days
Day 1 - Reception at the airport - night in Arusha
Day 2 - Machame gate (1790m) to Machame camp (3010m)
Distance 10.8 km - Duration 6 hours
Day 3 - Machame camp to Shira camp (3845m)
Distance 5.4 km - Duration 5 hours
Day 4 - Shira camp to Barranco camp (3960m)
Distance 10.8 km - Duration 8 hours
Day 5 - Barranco camp to Barafu camp (4640m)
Distance 9.5 km - Duration 9 hours
Day 6 - Barafu camp at the top of Uhuru peak (5895m)
and descent to Mweka camp (3100m)
Distance 16.5 km - Duration 12 - 15h
Day 7 - Mweka camp at Mweka gate (1630m) - night in Arusha
Distance 9 km - Duration 4 hours
Day 8 - Transfer to the airport
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From $1800
* price per person based on 2 participants
Lemosho Way
7 days
Day 1 - Reception at the airport - night in Arusha
Day 2 - Londorossi gate (2360m) to Mti Mkubwa camp (2780m)
Distance: 6 km - Duration 4 hours
Day 3 - Mti Mkubwa camp to Shira 2 camp (3840m)
Distance: 16 km - Duration 8 hours
Day 4 - Shira 2 camp at Lava Tower (4630m) at Barranco camp (3960m)
Distance: 12 km - Duration 8 hours
Day 5 - Barranco camp to Karanga camp (3950m)
Distance: 5 km - Duration 4 hours
Day 6 - Karanga camp to Barafu camp (4640m)
Distance: 6 km - Duration 5 hours
Day 7 - Barafu camp at the top of Uhuru peak (5895m)
and descent to Mweka camp (3100m)
Distance 16.5 km - Duration 12 - 15h
Day 8 - Mweka camp at Mweka gate (1630m) - night in Arusha
Distance 9 km - Duration 4 hours
Day 9 - Transfer to the airport
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From $2050
* price per person based on 2 participants
Marangu Way
5 days
Day 1 - Reception at the airport - night in Arusha
Day 2 - Marangu gate (1860m) to Mandara hut (2700m)
Distance: 8 km - Duration 4 hours
Day 3 - Mandara hut to Horombo hut (3700m)
Distance: 12 km - Duration 6 hours
Day 4 - Horombo hut to Kibo hut (4700m)
Distance: 9 km - Duration 6 hours
Day 5 - Kibo hut at the summit Uhuru peak (5895m)
and descent to Horombo hut (3700m)
Distance 21 km - Duration 10 hours
Day 6 - Horombo hut at Marangu gate (1860m) - night in Arusha
Distance 20 km - Duration 5 hours
Day 7 - Transfer to the airport
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From $1600
* price per person based on 2 participants