About the destination
Kilimanjaro is the highest free-standing mountain on Earth and the highest point in Africa. Five distinct ecological zones — cultivation, rainforest, heath, alpine desert and arctic summit — packed into a single trek to Uhuru Peak.
Why visit
No technical climbing, no ropes — just a long, well-supported walk to the roof of Africa. Our Machame route includes an acclimatisation day, full mountain crew, oxygen and summit pulse-ox checks. Around 85% of our climbers summit.
Wildlife & landscape
- Black-and-white colobus monkey in the rainforest zone
- Blue monkey, bushbuck
- Endemic Kilimanjaro tree-hyrax
- Lobelias and giant groundsels of the alpine zone
Things to do here
Machame 'Whiskey' Route
7-day scenic route over the Shira Plateau via Barranco Wall — best for acclimatisation and views.
Summit Night to Uhuru Peak
Midnight start, sunrise on Stella Point, then the rooftop of Africa at 5,895 m.
Marangu & Lemosho Alternatives
Marangu (hut-to-hut, 5 days) or Lemosho (8 days, highest success rate) on request.
Top highlights
Uhuru Peak 5,895 m
Machame route
Full mountain crew
Glaciers & alpine desert
