Rising up 5,895 meters in elevation, Mount Kilimanjaro towers over the surrounding Serengeti. Heading up the Lemosho route to the summit of Africa is one of the best ways to see this iconic peak.

Over the course of our 8 days together, we will make a scenic approach to the foot of the mountain, spending our first two days hiking through thick rainforest until we reach one of the world’s highest plateaus.

From here, we will cross the elevated moorlands, getting a chance to see some of Africa’s most iconic wildlife as we go.

Finally, we will reach the foot of the mountain and spend the next three days traversing the steep and loose scree slopes until we are within striking distance of the summit.

Sometimes newer is better, and in the case of the Lemosho Route on Mount Kilimanjaro (5,895m), that is definitely the case.

Not to take anything away from the older, classic routes like Marangu and Machame, but the Lemosho Route is so incredible, it is irresistible for anybody hoping to climb to the summit of the Tanzanian Peak. Absolutely stunning, the views you will get throughout the Lemosho Route are breathtaking. Furthermore, this route offers the best success rate of summiting the mountain of all the available routes. And finally, this route is quite remote, thus providing climbers with a far more intimate, tranquil and reflective ascent than they would get on the other routes.

We will be approaching the summit from the east, and throughout the journey, you will be visiting a number of camps, where you can settle for the night. When we reach the summit, you will get to enjoy panoramic views that have to be seen to be believed. We will then descend along the Mweka Trail.

We invite you to climb the highest mountain in Africa, Mount Kilimanjaro via the scenic Machame route. For 7 days, you’ll hike on steep scree slopes while enjoying incredible views of the neighbouring peaks and also get to sleep in tents for a complete mountain experience!

Also known as the Whiskey route, the Machame route is a challenging route popular among many climbers. Keep in mind that all this medium grade trek requires is a fit body and a high spirit! The climb is not technical, however, previous climbing experience is definitely welcome.

The journey will begin at Machame gate. Located at the southern base of the mountain, the gate leads onto a lush rainforest. The trail further leads onto Shira Plateau, before winding along the southern circuit, offering spectacular views all along.

As you’ll rise, you’ll see a dramatic shift in the landscape with rainforest giving way to moorland. We’ll climb up the Great Barranco Wall and pass underneath the Heim and Kersten glaciers to reach the Karanga Camp. At the camp, you’ll have ample time for acclimatization, so you don’t have to worry.

The last days of the trek will take us to Barafu Camp where we’ll prepare for the daunting summit hike.

The final leg of the journey is a bit strenuous but equally thrilling. We’ll start just past midnight and climb up scree slopes for a good 4-5 hours to get to the crater rim, Stella Point to see an enchanting sunrise. The spot also offers wonderful views of Mawenzi peak. Another climb of an hour or so takes us to Uhuru Peak- a great accomplishment indeed!

The magnificent and towering Kilimanjaro is one of the most famous and popular mountains in the world, and I will guide you on a thrilling, fun and exciting 6-day trek to the summit via the Marangu Route, the oldest and most popular route to the summit owing to its quicker time, hut accommodation and exquisite, superb scenery.

Mount Kilimanjaro, nestled within the Kilimanjaro National Park in Tanzania, is a mountain standing 5895m high and is famous for being the highest mountain in Africa. Ascending to the summit of the mountain is an immensely popular activity, with people also wanting to bear witness to the massive glaciers that dot the landscape.

Our adventure begins in nearby Moshi Town, and we then head to the starting point of our trek, the Marangu Gate.

The first 2 days of the trip are spent trekking through rainforest, mud, rain and fog to reach the Mandara Hut (2700m), before heading onwards to the Horombo Hut (3720m). There is the opportunity to hike through moorlands full of exotic local plants and animals, and day 3 is fully devoted to acclimatizing to the immensely high altitudes you will encounter in the upper reaches of the mountain.

The next day there is the choice of 2 routes to the Kibo Hut (4700m), the upper route and lower route, with the main discernible difference being the trekking time.

After a night in this hut we then tackle the summit of Kilimanjaro, the best and most exciting part of the trip, as we spend 8 physically and mentally challenging hours trekking to Uhuru Peak (5895m), where you will feel on top of the world looking out over the clouds and the African countryside, making sure you get as many photos as possible!

Our fun-filled adventure ends on day 6 as we head back down to the starting point, proud and happy at having accomplished such a beautiful achievement.