Mount Kilimanjaro
★ 4.8🇹🇿 MoshiSuggested visit 5-8 daysBest season January to March and June to October, with steadier weather
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Africa's highest peak and the world's tallest freestanding mountain, with equatorial glaciers above rainforest.
Overview
At 5,895 metres, Kilimanjaro is the highest peak in Africa and the tallest freestanding mountain in the world. It spans five climate zones, from farmland and rainforest at the base through moorland and alpine meadow to glaciers at the summit. The Marangu and Machame routes are the most popular, with summit attempts usually taking five to eight days to allow acclimatisation. It joined the World Heritage List in 1987.
History
Formed by volcanic activity some 750,000 years ago, it was first climbed in 1889 by the geographer Hans Meyer and the mountaineer Ludwig Purtscheller.
Highlights
- •The summit at Uhuru Peak
- •Crossing five climate zones
- •Equatorial glaciers at the top
- •The Marangu and Machame routes
Practical tips
- •Build in enough acclimatisation days — do not rush the summit
- •Bring warm layers, waterproofs and a head torch
Practical information
- Best time
- June-October
- Tickets
- Climb packages about USD 1,500-3,000
- Opening hours
- By arrangement
- Local food
- Nyama choma, banana stew, ugali
- Getting around
- Most climbs start from Arusha or Moshi with transfers included.
- Visa
- A visa is required, available as an e-visa or on arrival.
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