KILIMANJARO
There are 8 recognised Kilimanjaro routes and we’ve selected the best for our Kilimanjaro treks, with built-in acclimatisation features & excellent summit success rates. All are fully supported climbs with a UK leader, a medic, the best local Kilimanjaro teams of guides, cooks, & porters – and with high quality private camping facilities on the mountain.
All Kilimanjaro itineraries have the final tough 1000+ metre climb to the summit starting at around midnight – and reaching the crater edge as the sun rises; this provides some welcome warmth, sufficient time to head on & up to Uhuru Perak at 5895m, time for those special photos – and of course plenty of time to descend in daylight to a more hospitable altitude & warmer environment for a welcome night’s sleep after a tough, and unforgettable, couple of days!
Our Kilimanjaro itineraries for our Group departures are fully inclusive – with good hotels (pre & post climb), lots of food, camping equipment – and are available with airline flights (with full ATOL protection) or as a ‘land only’ package, and we offer Safari and Zanzibar trip extension options. If you have reasonable size group, and want a private ‘Bespoke Trip’ you can choose a Kilimanjaro route, and then we can tailor accommodation options & any extra services to make it your own special Kilimanjaro Challenge!
Approaches Kilimanjaro from the West & joins the Machame Route. Our most popular route - and for good reasons as it's the 'classic' Kilimanjaro climb with varied scenery & good acclimatisation.
Enters the Kilimanjaro National Park in the South and heads through the rain forest. A tougher 6 day trek via the Barranco Wall up to high camp, then Stella Point and on to Kilimanjaro's summit.
Starts in the north near the Kenya boarder. Quieter with more wildlife & shorter distances on the first few days of the Kilimanjaro climb. Summits via Gillman's Point & exits the Park via Marangu Gate.
Accessed via Lemosho Route & heads clockwise around the north side of Kilimanjaro with views over Kenya & remote camp sites. Joins the Rongai Route at Gilman's Point en route to summit.
Takes the quiet & remote Northern Circuit Route and adds 'deluxe' Kilimanjaro services - including: a shower, personal porter, single tent, thick air mattress, a training weekend - and much more!
'Twin peak' challenge with 4 day climb of Mount Meru first, then 7 days up the Machame Route on Kilimanjaro before the final push to the summit. A tough challenge if you're up for one!
Machame Route
... the shorter, sharper way up
To climb Kilimanjaro on our 10 day Machame itinerary you can join one of many Group trips, and even summit on New Year’s day for a celebration with a difference! The 6 day trek is our shortest, and very achievable if you’re in reasonable shape & determined. It heads in from the south through the rain forest – acclimatises by heading up to the ‘Lava Tower’ & down to Barranco Camp – approaching the summit of Kibo via the famous Barranco Wall, then Barafu Camp, up to Stella Point, and finally around to Uhuru Peak at 5895m.
Lemosho Route
... the classic way up
Climb Kilimanjaro on our 11 day Lemosho Route itinerary by joining one of many Group trips. The Lemosho Route is the most popular, heads in from the west and traverses all the way to the east on Kilimanjaro’s southern side – providing a fantastic varied trek with changing views. From day 3 it’s identical to the Machame Route (including Lava Tower acclimatisation) – but has an extra day prior to arrival at high camp, which adds time for acclimatisation, and for many makes the final push to the summit feel less pressurised.
rongai Route
... the quieter way up
Join a Group trip to climb Kilimanjaro on our 11 day Rongai Route itinerary. The Rongai Route approaches from the north east, close to the Kenyan border – and is one of the least frequented trails on Kilimanjaro – so it’s quieter with more wildlife to be seen. The first few days are also relatively short, and there’s a full acclimatisation day at Mawenzi Tarn – which perhaps all makes for a more ‘relaxed’ start compared to other routes. The tough push to the summit is via Gillman’s Point, and then on past Stella Point to Uhuru Peak.
Northern Circuit
... the best of Kilimanjaro
In 2019 – 10 years after the 1st Comic Relief climb – more ‘celebs’ returned to Kilimanjaro – to take on the fabulous Northern Circuit. Our 8 day trekking itinerary is an unforgettable journey around all sides of the mountain – approaching Kilimanjaro from the west via the Lemosho Route – and then heads around the quiet north side with remote camping, with beautiful scenery & views over the Kenya plains. The summit is reached via Gillman’s Point – and with 8 days trekking it provides excellent acclimatisation.
Kilimanjaro Expedition
... mt Meru & the tough way up
A tough Kilimanjaro Challenge if you’re up for it! First we climb Tanzania’s 2nd highest peak over 4 days – the impressive 4,560 metre Mount Meru which provides excellent acclimatisation & preparation. Then, after a day’s rest, it’s off to Kilimanjaro – and tackling the Machame rout eover 7 days, with a night of camping inside he glacial crater rim at over 5,750m. This Kilimanjaro itinerary is for those looking for something longer, tougher, and an unforgettable expedition style experience!
Deluxe Kilimanjaro
... climb Kili in style!
Our ‘Deluxe’ Kilimanjaro Climb brings together the stunning Northern Circuit Route (8 days trekking) with a few welcome home comforts and extra services, to give you an exclusive & memorable experience, and letting you focus on getting to the 5895 metre summit in a bit of style! The Northern Circuit approaches from the west via the Lemosho Route, and is one of the quieter Kilimanjaro routes incorporating the rarely visited northern slopes that overlook Kenya, with remote camp sites & wonderful views.
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Deposit (included in costs below) paid online to sign up: £295
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Deposit (included in costs below) paid online to sign up: £395
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Deposit (included in costs below) paid online to sign up: £395
With flights = £4,095 total (£395 deposit & £3,700 balance)
Land only = £3,495 total (£395 deposit & £3,100 balance)
For ‘Land Only’ Packages, the fundraising target is reduced by £1200
Deposit (included in costs below) paid online to sign up: £495
With flights = £4,595 total (£495 deposit & £4,100 balance)
Land only = £3,995 total (£495 deposit & £3,500 balance)
For ‘Land Only’ Packages, the fundraising target is reduced by £1200
Registration deposit (included in costs below): £295
With flights = £3,695 total (£295 deposit & £3,400 balance)
Land only = £3,095 total (£295 deposit & £2,800 balance
For ‘Land Only’ Packages, the fundraising target is reduced by £1,200
Registration deposit (included in costs below): £295
With flights = £3,295 total (£295 deposit & £3,000 balance)
Land only = £2,695 total (£295 deposit & £2,400 balance)
For ‘Land Only’ Packages, the fundraising target is reduced by £1200
Deposit (included in costs below) paid online to sign up: £295
With flights = £3,495 total (£295 deposit & £3,200 balance)
Land only = £2,895 total (£295 deposit & £2,600 balance)
The above is for Flights Included packages, for ‘Land Only’ Packages, the fundraising target is reduced by £1200