How To Climb Mount Kilimanjaro

Have you always wanted to visit Africa? Or climb Kilimanjaro? Well, you can do both. You may be telling yourself that climbing Kilimanjaro is too difficult. However, it is not as daunting as it may seem. By following the steps below you’ll be on your way to the Roof of Africa’s and an adventure of a lifetime.

Step 1 – Choose a time of year to go
Step 2 – Choose a route
Step 3 – Choose the number of days on the mountain
Step 4 – Book a climb
Step 5 – Book a flight
Step 6 – Prepare
Step 7 – Travel to Tanzania
Step 8 – Climb Kilimanjaro

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Step 1

STEP 1: Choose the Time to Go

BEST

September
October

Cheaper Flights
Best Weather

BETTER

January
February
December

Decent Weather
Lodges may cost a little more
Airfare is reasonable

GOOD

June
July
August

Expensive Flights
Coldest Season
Less Crowded

BAD

March
April
May
November

Rainy Season. Only go if you are an experienced backpacker that doesn’t mind the rain.

Step 2

STEP 2: Choose a Route

Private or Group Climb Routes

10-Day Lemosho Private or Group

9-Day Machame Private or Group

11-Day Northern Circuit Private or Group

8-Day Rongai Private or Group

Private Only Climb Routes

9-Day Lemosho Private

8-Day Machame Private

8-Day Marangu Private

12-Day Northern Crater Private

9-Day Rongai Private

Step 3

STEP 3: Choose the Number of Days

6 Days

60%

7 Days

75%

8 Days

90%

9 Days

95%

SUMMIT SUCCESS RATE

A successful summit greatly depends on your ability to acclimate to the high altitude
Spending more days on the mountain gives your body more time to get used to the low oxygen environment

Step 4

STEP 4: Book a Climb

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?

Group Climbs Start at $2,495 See here: https://peakplanet.com/dates-prices/#group
Airfare from the United States ranges from $1,500-$3,000 depending on the time of year, location, and airlines
Remember to tip. Tipping is approximately $300 per person See more here: https://peakplanet.com/tipping-on-kilimanjaro/
Tanzanian Visa is $100 for US Citizens and can be purchased at the airport. We do recommend you do it in advance. Read more here: https://peakplanet.com/faq-items/do-i-need-a-passport-andor-visa-to-get-into-tanzania/

Step 5

STEP 5: Book a Flight

Once you receive a trip confirmation email, you can book your flights.

Fly from the USA

Fly KLM/Delta to Amsterdam to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)
Fly Ethiopian Air from Washington D.C. to Addis Abada to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)
See more options here: https://peakplanet.com/where-do-you-fly-to-climb-kilimanjaro/

Step 6