Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa. It is in the northeast corner of Tanzania, close to the border with Kenya. Kilimanjaro is a volcano that is no longer active, and it is one of the biggest in the world. It rises 15,000 feet above the dry plains around it, and over 18,500 feet cover 2.5 square miles of its area. Under its ice dome, snow runs down long valleys that have formed in the sides of the mountain. The top crater of Kilimanjaro, which is called Kibo, is an amazing 1.5 miles across. Uhuru, the tallest mountain in Africa, is at the top of Kibo’s steep rim. In the middle of Kibo is a small, 600-foot-deep hole filled with sulfurous ashes. Kilimanjaro’s smaller second cone, Mawenzi (16,893 ft), is seven miles east of Kibo, on the other side of a long slope. Mawenzi is an old cone with sharp edges that have been worn down by weathering. Even though Mawenzi is lower, it is the harder mountain to climb, and you can’t get close to it without rock climbing and/or snow and ice climbing skills. Mawenzi is Africa’s third-highest peak.
Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing:
We are not the only ones who enjoy the exhilarating experience of climbing Mount Kilimanjaro. Climbing the tallest mountain in Africa will provide you with an experience that will change your life forever. During your ascent, you will have several people accompanying you, including porters, a cook, and an experienced guide. Our trekking teams have the skills and understanding necessary to ensure that our climbs are both safe and enjoyable for our clients. They will be there for you every step of the journey to offer support.
Climbing Routes for Mount Kilimanjaro?
The approach and ascent offer a breathtaking variety of landscapes, ranging from arid scrublands densely populated by African species to verdant forests and floral alpine tundra. When you reach an altitude of 15,000 feet, all of this eventually gives way to snow and rock. Amazingly, the summit crater of Kilimanjaro, also known as Kibo, spans a distance of two and a half kilometers. For your ascent, we offer a variety of varied routes, including the following (click on the route to be directed to the itinerary):
