KILIMANJARO

5895m/19341ft. The roof of Africa. One of Seven Summits. 

Mount Kilimanjaro (Uhuru Peak) is located in Northern Tanzania and is the tallest free standing mountain in the world. Unlike other mountains, Kilimanjaro does not require any technical skills to summit; however, it is often a battle against the altitude more so than a test of one’s physical endurance. Our route offers five distinct climate zones with unique vegetation and wildlife and scenery. Following the first expedition to Kilimanjaro by Europeans Hans Meyer and Ludwig Purtscheller in 1889, the mountain has become a major climbing destination for adventurers worldwide. There are many paths to Uhuru Peak, the summit of Kilimanjaro with varying days to the summit. Khangri Experience offers two different routes: the Machame Route and the Lemosho Route. 

Lemosho Route: 9 days from Arusha to Arusha

Distance: 76 Km/ 47.5 Miles

Elevation Gain: 12,340 feet

Length of Trip: 14 days

The Lemosho route offers one of the longest paths to the top of Kilimanjaro, allowing ample time for acclimatization. Typically taking seven days to summit, and give an opportunities spent night at the crater after summiting and check the ash pet in the crater. this route begins on the western side of the mountain and is one of the least traveled paths to the top. Access begins in Moshi or Arusha, requiring a check in at the Lemosho trial head Gate. Beginning in a lush rainforest then weaving through heather and pine trees, climbers reach the Shira Plateau and the gateway to the 300-foot Lava Tower, a picturesque volcanic rock formation and one of the highlights of the route. After traversing Shira Plateau and the Southern Circuit, a nocturnal wake-up call at Kosovo high camp 15,800ft is the precursor to the final, seven-hour ascent to Uhuru Peak.

Machame Route: 7 days from Arusha to Arusha

Distance :64 Km/39 Miles

Elevation gain:16,044ft

Length of trip: 12 days

This route begins on the southern side of Mt. Kilimanjaro. Machame is a popular route well-known for its incredible scenery. As a result, it is also the route with the most traffic.

Lead Expertise:

Our lead guide Lakpa Rita has summited Kilimanjaro six times, with 3 of those summits in 2022.

Lakpa’s mountaineering background of over 30 plus years makes him very fit for this climb and is well equipped to handle the challenges that arise in any high altitude endeavor. 

Safari:

After the climb, we also provide a four day safari through the game parks of Tanzania.