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At 19,336 feet, snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro is Africa’s highest peak. It is the world’s tallest walkable mountain, and what a walk it is - taking you through five different climatic zones to reach the summit. For maximum success, the climb will take at least six to seven days (any shorter and you will not be properly acclimatised). Routes vary in degree of difficulty, traffic and scenic beauty. The least difficult routes are Marangu and Rongai; the more difficult routes are Machame, Shira and Lemosho. The longer routes may have more difficult hiking but you will be more acclimatised and your chances of reaching the summit are therefore higher. The longer western routes also allow you to start your summit day at a more reasonable hour.
This will truly be the experience of a lifetime - passing through tropical montane rain forest to the snows of the Kilimanjaro summit. All climbs are accompanied by a chief guide, an assistant guide, a cook and porters. Camps are superbly outfitted, including thick foam mattresses for all the igloo tents, a toilet tent, mess tent complete with table and chairs, and high frequency two-way radios for communication with base.
Hartley’s Safaris offer a variety of different Kilimanjaro routes and packages and will be happy to discuss with you which would be most suitable for you to gain the maximum enjoyment of this ultimate adventure.
