Conquering the Incomparable Mount Kilimanjaro

Mount Kilimanjaro Climb/Trek

 

Kilimanjaro from Amboseli National Park, Kenya

Uhuru Peak Mt. Kilimanjaro, Tanzania at 19,340 Ft

Marangu Huts on Kilimanjaro Route, Tanzania

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Climbing Kilimanjaro

Many routes lead to the summit—Barafu, Machame and Umbwe are some of our favorites—but we’ll help you choose the trek that’s right for you, based on your experience, desires, fitness level and the time of year. A climb requires a minimum of six nights but we’ll also recommend extra nights at altitude for greater acclimatization.

 

These treks are non-technical and no mountain experience is necessary, but you should be fit and hardy. Our camp staff will carry your gear, keep you well fed and comfortable, and do their absolute utmost to get you wisely to the summit. Combine the mountain with a full safari, or perhaps add a few days of high altitude game viewing before the climb to shake off jet lag and savour the adventure ahead. However you plan it, the experience of legendary Kilimanjaro will be entrenched in your memory for years to come.

 

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There are 5 Kilimanjaro Climb/Treks available from African Spice Safaris

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Marangu Trek - Kilimanjaro (7 Days/ 6 Nights)

Easy Climbing Marangu Trek is the most popular route

 

Marangu Trek is the most popular route up Mount Kilimanjaro, and is in fact probably followed by 90% of all climbers. Despite the human traffic, it can be fun to come together with climbers from all over the world. It has a well-defined path, which has been well set out resulting to a 'climber friendly trekking experience'. Marangu Trek is a very scenic route with good views of Mawenzi and excellent chances for viewing wildlife. Accommodation on this route is in mountain huts providing basic adequate shelter.

 

Price Per Person : 1,555 US Dollars | Click Here For Full Details

 

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Umbwe Trek - Kilimanjaro (7 Days/ 6 Nights)

Fairly steep route, and is recommended for the very fit or experienced trekker

 

Umbwe Trek starts on the southern side of Mount Kilimanjaro at Umbwe Gate. This is a fairly steep route, and is recommended for the very fit or experienced trekker. Steep forest paths give way to heath and moorland before becoming rocky, and this is where the trek becomes more challenging. Approach to the summit is via Barafu and Stella Point with the descent being via Mweka.

 

Price Per Person: 2,055 US Dollars | Click Here For Full Details

 

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Shira Trek - Kilimanjaro (8 Days/ 7 Nights)

Only recommended for trekkers who are already acclimated to altitude

 

Shira Trek starts at an altitude of 11600ft (3500m), and should only be endeavored by trekkers who are already acclimatized, or know from previous trekking or climbing experience that they can tolerate altitude. From the trailhead, the route heads east across the center of the Shira Plateau, where one is often likely to spot big game such as elephants and buffalos. The route then joins up with Machame Trek at Shira Camp, and approaches the summit via Stella Point descending via Mweka Camp.

Price Per Person: 2,340 US Dollars | Click Here For Full Details

 

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Rongai Trek - Kilimanjaro (7 Days/ 6 Nights)

Gaining popularity, one of the easiest routes up Mount Kilimanjaro

 

Rongai Trek is rapidly gaining popularity, and is considered to be one of the easiest routes up Mount Kilimanjaro. It is the only route starting from the north side of the mountain at Rongai, a small village close to the Kenyan border. The climbing conditions are drier on the northern side of the mountain, and there are fantastic sweeping views over the broad flat Maasai lands. Overnights are spent camping in tents. The summit is reached via the east side of Kibo and the descent is via the Marangu Trek.

 

Price Per Person: 2,185 US Dollars | Click Here For Full Details

 

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