Climb the most legendary summit on the planet

At 5895 meters, Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest peak in Africa and, as such, one of the Seven Summits. It is also a peak that is accessible to experienced trekkers. The short duration of the expedition, from 7 to 10 days, requires a good knowledge of oneself and a controlled pace of ascent to optimize acclimatization and avoid acute mountain sickness (AMS). It is by far the most popular high-altitude summit on the planet, with nearly 40,000 trekkers, and we see a success rate of 70% to 90% depending on the route.

Kilimanjaro offers five main routes: Marangu, Machame, Lemosho, Rongai, and the Northern Circuit, which bypasses the caldera to the north. We have chosen three routes for their variety of landscapes, approach, and style: 7 days via the Machame route on the southwest slope and 7 days via the wild Rongai route on the north slope. The Northern Circuit route offers an optimized approach for acclimatization in 9 days, and is also wild.

Located on the equator, Kilimanjaro can be climbed practically all year round. However, November, April, and May are best avoided as they are the wettest months.

But Kilimanjaro is first and foremost a landscape of rare beauty. In fact, Mount Kilimanjaro is not just a single peak. As with many volcanoes, several craters have formed over the course of different eras. Mount Meru (4566 m) dominates the city of Arusha. Located 70 kilometers from Kili, it belongs to the same volcanic system. Kilimanjaro itself has three craters: Shira (3962 m), Mawenzi (5149 m) and finally Kibo, with its main summit, Uhuru Peak (5,892 m), the focus of our attention.

Combined climbs are possible with its larger neighbors, Mount Kenya (5199 m) and Mount Stanley (5109 m) in Uganda, respectively the second and third highest peaks in Africa. We have made this our specialty.

And don't forget, with a minimum 3-day extension, the legendary safaris of East Africa are available to reward you for your climb: Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania, Masai Mara or Amboseli in Kenya.

More than just a climb, Mount Kilimanjaro is a journey.

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05/09/2022

Africa Ascent of Kilimanjaro at 5895 meters Machame route

Fantastic trip with Expeditions Unlimited. Great organization throughout the journey, the guides went out of their way to make the experience unforget...

Stan F.

Africa

Ascent of Kilimanjaro at 5895 meters Machame route

Climb this legendary summit via the southwest face and the beautiful Machame route in 7 days, for better acclimatization. From the Shira Plateau to the Baranco Wall, a beautiful route.

Duration: 11 days

Physical difficulty:Challenging

Expedition:Essential

Technical difficulty:Easy

Activity:Trekking peak

Group size:from 2 to 12 participants

Guaranteed next departure on 19/10/2025

price from€2,650

International flight not included

Eléphants devant le Kilimandjaro à Amboseli

Ascension du Kilimandjaro à 5895 mètres en Tanzanie

Africa

Ascent of Kilimanjaro and mount Kenya

Climb this legendary summit via the southwest face and the beautiful Machame route in 7 days, for better acclimatization. From the Shira Plateau to the Baranco Wall, a beautiful route.

Duration: 17 days

Physical difficulty:Challenging

Expedition:Exclusive

Technical difficulty:Climbing - Easy (F)

Activity:Trekking peak

Group size:from 4 to 6 participants

Guaranteed next departure on 11/12/2025

price from€5,600

International flight not included

Africa

Ascent of Kilimanjaro to 5895 meters Rongai route

Climb Kilimanjaro via its northern slope in 7 days, with breathtaking views over the Kenyan plains. The wild and little-used Rongai route reaches the Mawenzi volcano before the summit assault.

Duration: 11 days

Physical difficulty:Challenging

Expedition:Original

Technical difficulty:Easy

Activity:Trekking peak

Group size:from 4 to 6 participants

Guaranteed next departure on 17/12/2025

price from€2,750

International flight not included

Africa

Ascent of Kilimanjaro at 5895 meters Northern Circuit Route

Climb Kilimanjaro via its western slope in 9 days. The Northern Route is a rare and little-used route, particularly beautiful, and designed to reach the summit with the best acclimatization.

Duration: 13 days

Physical difficulty:Challenging

Expedition:Original

Technical difficulty:Easy

Activity:Trekking peak

Group size:from 4 to 6 participants

Last seats for the next departure of 14/01/2026

price from€3,350

International flight not included

Climb Kilimanjaro at 5895 meters

Trek to Africa's highest peak

Climb the most legendary summit on the planet

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Africa

Ascent of Kilimanjaro at 5895 meters Machame route

Africa

Ascent of Kilimanjaro and mount Kenya

Africa

Ascent of Kilimanjaro to 5895 meters Rongai route

Africa

Ascent of Kilimanjaro at 5895 meters Northern Circuit Route

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