Tanzania
Mount Kilimanjaro
Area to Visit
Mount Kilimanjaro
Your Dream African Safari Specialist
Overview
The highest mountain in Africa, snow caped and world’s highest free standing volcano. It comprises of two dormant volcanoes (Kibo 5,895m a.m.s.l and Mawenzi 5,149m a.m.s.l) and one extinct volcano (Shira 3,962m a.m.s.l) respectively. The origin of the word is not well known but it said to be a combination of the Swahili word Kilima meaning “Mountain” and the KiChagga word Njaro, loosely translated as “Whiteness” giving the name “White Mountain”.
Its size is 1,712Km2 and was declared as a National Park in 1973, officially opened for tourism in 1977, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1987 and Natural Wonder of Africa in 2013. Climbing to the top which is far up into the sky it’s a life time experience that no one can forget.
The Park is endowed with a diverse variety of attractions ranging from terrestrial wilderness to permanent glaciers on the mountain peaks.
The park is endowed with various tourism activities that visitors can do during their visit. The activities includes; Mountain Climbing to the Summit (MC), Paragliding, Nature Walking Safaris (Short Walking Safaris (SWS)),
Long Walking Safaris (LWS), Mawenzi Technical Climbing (MTC), Picnicking, Filming, Non-Summit Bound Climbers, Crater Camping and Mountain Cycling (MB).
Frqeuntly Asked Questions
When is the best time to Climb Mount Kilimanjaro?
The best time to climb mount Kilimanjaro is during the dry season.
What are the best months to climb Kilimanjaro?
The best months to visit are from June to mid of october.
How much does it cost to climb Kilimanjaro?
Mount Kilimanjaro climbing cost ranges between US $1,800 for a cheap tour operators up to US $6000
How many days does it takes to climb mount Kilimanjaro?
It takes a minimum of 5 days to reach the summit of mount Kilimanjaro and then back to the starting point of the mountain. This depends on the route you choose and the experience of the climbers. Contact us for more personalized advice based on your interests.
