Climb Kilimanjaro Packages

"It was a dream come true, standing on top of Kilimanjaro, absolutely mind-blowing"

Imagine this: You, standing on top of the tallest freestanding mountain in the world, 19,341 feet above sea level, with Africa and the world at your feet. But wait, it gets better! Whether you're a seasoned trekker or a first-time climber, Kilimanjaro has a route just for you and Travel Africa has the perfect package to match. Let's break down the awesome paths to the top:

1. Marangu Route (Hutted) - 6 Day Hike (8 Day Package): Perfect for beginners, this route offers cosy communal huts and is the most straight forward route on Kili. It's the quickest way up and down, but don't let that fool you – the views are just as spectacular!

2. Machame Route - 6 Day Hike (8 Day Package): Machame is one of the most popular and scenic routes, taking in the western and southern faces of Kili! The route takes you past the scenic Shira Plateau and Lava Tower before descending down to Barranco where you may enjoy impressive views of the Kibo Glaciers before the final steep stretch up to the summit.

3. Rongai Route - 6 Day Hike (8 Day Package): Want a quieter path with fewer crowds? Rongai starts from the north and offers a unique perspective of the mountain. It's a a quieter lesser-used route, great for novice hikers and has great wildlife spotting opportunities. It has a relatively gentle gradient and short daily stages. It passes through farmland and forest, past Alpine moorland to the beautiful summit cone, all the while offering hikers amazing views of Kenya stretching below and Mawenzi Peak towering above.

4. Umbwe Route - 6 Day Hike (8 Day Package): Umbwe is one of the shortest routes to the southern glaciers and the western breach of Kibo. Your first two days are steeper, but shorter, than on other routes. The climb is quite taxing due to the relatively fast ascent to higher altitudes, but the rewards are plentiful; fewer people, pristine forest, greater chance of seeing wild animals and birds make it a great experience for fit hikers.

5. Lemosho Route - 8 Day Hike (10 Day Package): Starting on the western side of the mountain, your rewards are the possibility of seeing wildlife on the lower slopes and possibly being the only climbers. The route is perfect for those who want to take a slightly longer, more relaxed approach to climbing Kili. It meets up with the Machame route on Day 3.

6. Londorossi Route - 8 Day Hike (10 Day Package): The hike starts on the Western side of Kili and takes you through the pristine rainforest to the Shira Plateau where it meets up with the Machame Route traversing the south side of the mountain. The Londorosi Route is the longest route but less crowded and provides the most spectacular scenic views of both Shira Plateau and the Western Breach Wall.

So, get training, pack your bags, lace up those hiking boots, and get ready for the adventure of a lifetime.

Choose between the six packages below, or let us know if you want some tweaks and we can create a customised package just for you.

Travel Africa uses a very well-established operator who abides by all codes of conduct and has a superb reputation for Kilimanjaro climbs.