About Mount Kilimanjaro

Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa and the world’s tallest free-standing mountain. Located in northern Tanzania, this iconic dormant volcano reaches 5,895 meters (19,341 feet) at its peak — Uhuru Peak on the Kibo cone. It's one of the most sought-after trekking destinations for adventurers across the globe.

Climate & Ecological Zones

• Cultivation Zone (800–1,800m): Farmland with banana, maize, and coffee plantations.


• Rainforest (1,800–2,800m): Lush forest filled with monkeys, birds, and butterflies.


• Heather & Moorland (2,800–4,000m): Scenic trails with heather and giant lobelias.


• Alpine Desert (4,000–5,000m): Barren and rocky with extreme temperatures.


• Arctic Zone (5,000m+): Snowfields, glaciers, and freezing winds at the summit.

Popular Trekking Routes

• Machame Route: 6–7 days – Most scenic and popular.


• Lemosho Route: 7–8 days – Great acclimatization and quiet trails.


• Marangu Route: 5–6 days – Huts instead of tents, moderate difficulty.


• Rongai Route: 6–7 days – Remote, dry side of the mountain.


• Northern Circuit: 9 days – Longest and most gradual for acclimatization.