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Mount Kilimanjaro Tours

  • A large adult elephant with snow covered Mount Kilimanjaro in the background makes for a great photo on your Tanzania safari.
  • On the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro
  • Porters play a very important role on all Mount Kilimanjaro tours.
  • Glacier on top of Mount Kilimanjaro
  • At the summit

With three volcanic cones, Kibo, Mawenzi and Shira, Mount Kilimanjaro is located in Kilimanjaro National Park near the town of Moshi in Northern Tanzania. At 5,895 m (19,341 ft), it is the highest mountain in Africa and the highest free-standing mountain in the world. This could be an experience to be combined with a Tanzania safari.

The first successful recorded ascent of Kilimanjaro happened in 1889. Together, on the third attempt of German geology professor Hans Meyer and the first attempt of Austrian mountaineer Ludwig Purtscheller, the two men reached the highest summit on 6 October 1889, confirming that Kibo had a crater at the top filled with ice. Edward Oehler and Fritz Klute climbed the summit of Mawenzi in 1912 which meant that sixty-four years after European discovery, both of Kilimanjaro’s main peaks had been conquered.

The 20th century witnessed a move from exploration to tourism. Todayon a Tanzania vacation, there are six official trekking routes that attract visitors from around the world. Despite its fame, Kilimanjaro is often underestimated because it can be walked and is therefore not technically a climb. However, many mountaineers dispute this saying that the high elevations, low temperatures and occasional high winds make the mountain very physically demanding.

Mount Kilimanjaro has captured the interest of explorers and tourists alike for over a hundred years and remains one of the most popular destinations in Tanzania.

 

 

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Learn about the history and culture of Tanzania, the must-try food and drink, and what to pack in your suitcase. Read about Tanzania's nature and wildlife, weather and geography, along with 'Country Quickfacts' compiled by our travel experts. Our globetrotting tips, as well as our visa and health information will help ensure you're properly prepared for a safe and enjoyable trip. The only way you could possibly learn more is by embarking on your journey and discovering Tanzania for yourself. Start exploring… book one of our Tanzania safaris today!

 

Extend Your Trip

After your African Safari, why not consider one of Goway's Europe tours or Egypt tours en route from Tanzania or perhaps a stopover in Dubai on one of our United Arab Emirates tours

 

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Mount Kilimanjaro

  • Kilimanjaro Climb: Machame Route

    MODERATE | PRIVATE-GUIDED: The Machame Route is one of the most beautiful routes to the top of Kilimanjaro, the world's highest free-standing mountain. This steady, privately guided 8-day ascent maximizes your chances of reaching the summit, while you enjoy the fantastic scenery of the southwestern and southeastern faces en route.
    Duration:
    8 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 2,609
    Trip Type:
    Active & Adventurous, Private Experiences
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  • Kilimanjaro Climb: Rongai Route

    MODERATE | PRIVATE-GUIDED: The Rongai route ascends Kilimanjaro from the north-eastern side of the mountain along the Kenyan border. As one of the lesser-travelled routes, it retains a sense of unspoiled wilderness and offers a different perspective by approaching it from the north. It is a long drive to the starting point but the rewards are the fantastic views and the likelihood that you will be one of the few climbers.
    Duration:
    8 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 2,803
    Trip Type:
    Active & Adventurous, Bucket List Travel Ideas, Private Experiences
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  • Premium Kilimanjaro Climb: Rongai Route

    FIRST-CLASS | PRIVATE-GUIDED: Ascend to the top of Africa on this Tanzania adventure for seasoned climbers. Brave the elements and ever-shifting landscapes as you climb Mount Kilimanjaro, the tallest mountain on the continent, and enjoy the most spectacular view in Africa from Uhuru summit.
    Duration:
    8 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 6,234
    Trip Type:
    Active & Adventurous, Bucket List Travel Ideas, Private Experiences
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