Trekking Kilimanjaro is like taking a climatic world expedition; from the steamy rain forest on the lower slopes to the Alpine Moorland, and an almost bare desert, concluding with the wintry Arctic summit, just 3 degrees south of the Equator.
Trekking Kilimanjaro can be done from six different routes: Lemosho, Umbwe, Shira, Rongai, Machame, and Marangu (which is the easier one). Depending on which route one wants to take, the standard Kilimanjaro trek can take between 5 to 6 nights on the mountain. The Marangu and Machame are the trekkers’ favorite routes. While the Marangu accommodation is in huts, the Machame route is camping right through. Expert guides, cooks, and potters are included on your trek, no technical equipment is required.
Best Time to Trek Mount Kilimanjaro
Due to its closeness to the equator there is no extreme weather on the mountain Therefore Kilimanjaro can be trekked all year long, however for a more comfortable and enjoyable climb it is best to climb when there are no heavy rains (dry season).The dry seasons months are; from January to mid-March from June to October and December The wet season months are when it is raining heavily which are; from Mid -March to May and November.
Accommodation
Accommodation on Kilimanjaro is mostly camping except for trekkers who take Marangu route. Marangu is the only route of all six routes on Kilimanjaro where you will be sleeping in dormitory style huts.
Potters & Guides
Our potters are simply amazing on the mountain! your welfare is their priority. To us are the most important part of the crew, we train them to love what they do, making them the best companions on the mountain, they are friendly and charming.
Our guides are highly trained and qualified to lead your expedition, We call them the stars of the mountain, they are both physically and mentally equipped to handle both challenging times and crisis on the mountain
Food & Water
You will be amazed with the food served on mountain Kilimanjaro, our cooks are skilled enough to provide the food quality that will leave you wondering and questioning….. “How do they do it?”. it is simply delicious and energizing for your dietary need on the mountain.
Water on Kilimanjaro simply fuel for your day to day trek, our cooks makes sure they provide you with clean boiled water before you start your days trek, however when you have utilized all the waters you may take the water from streams on Kilimanjaro.
