Would you like to climb Africas highest peak?

 Kilimanjaro is the worlds highest free standing mountain and one of the seven summits.

Here you will easily be able to find out:

- what month is the best?

- what route is the best for you?

- how about fitness and climbing skills? 

All you need is fitness – no climbing skills.

The fitter you are, the easier your ascent will be.

There is no rush up the mountain, but you need to be able to walk uphill 5 to 7 hours per day.

You need no specific climbing expertise or skills: most of the trek is walking. Once in a while you might use a hand to get over an obstacle. 

The minimum age to do these treks is around 10 years. 

The best months for your Kilimanjaro ascent

Kilimanjaro can be climbed all year. Throughout the year temperatures don't vary much.

• June to December are the busiest months, mainly because of the Safari conditions, which are favorable during these months. 2 months booking ahead is highly recommended.

• January and February are the warmest months and can be very recommended.

• April and May are the wettest months. The chances to reach the peak are similar throughout the year.

The routes

Kilimanjaro (5'895 m, 19'341 ft)

Mount Meru (4'565 metres 14'977 ft)

• Mount Meru is a physically harder trek.
• An advantage is that you will combine the trek with seeing Safari animals, because Mount Meru lies in the Arusha National Park
• Therefore Mount Meru is an ideal trek and safari combo
• 4 days, stay in huts (fit people can shorten the trip to 3 days)

Prices

In US$, including transfers from and back to the Kilimanjaro International Airport
and transfer to and back from the trek, first and last night bed&breakfast
accomodation, three-person expedition tents per 2 clients, all meals and
beverages as listed. For more details please study the full list below.

Tips: please add about 10% for tips, which traditionally is offered
to your cooks, assistants and guides

The luxury version (+ 1000 US$) provides a higher acommodation standard after arrival /
before departure and additionally includes hot showers in a shower tent, towel,
pillow, Masai blanket, sleeping bag.

Your Team

We arrange ethically and environmentally sound expeditions to Mt. Kilimanjaro. With the best service, equipment, mountain cuisine and guides that have decades of experience and are medically trained, you can feel safe while trekking with Peponi Expeditions Kilimanjaro.

Throughout your whole life you will never forget this unique experience. We take care from the airport to the peak back to the airport. According to your interest, we additionally organize your safari and/or Zanzibar stay.

Your one and only happy chanting Kilimanjaro guiding team :-)

Your Journey - Your Climb 

Our drive will welcome you arrive at the Kilimanjaro International Airport or at  the Arusha shuttle bus terminus and transport you to your accommodation.

Day 1: Pre-trek briefing and gear check. Drive through Kilimanjaro’s semi-tropical foothills to enter Kilimanjaro National Park and start your trek.

Depending on the chosen trek, you will walk between 4 to 7 hours a day.

Summit day: you will start the last section around midnight and reach Uhuru Peak, the rooftop of Africa. You will be happily standingamong the sparkling glaciers and ice cliffs in the early morning light – you made it! 

After the descent, you will receive your Certificate of Achievement and join our driver for the trip back to town, where your accomodation is waiting.

If your schedule includes your departure the next day, our driver will take you back to the Kilimanjaro International Airport or the Arusha shuttle bus terminus.

Here are the Links to the the different treks in detail:

• Marangu 5 days
• Marangu 6 days
• Machame 6 days
• Machame 7 days
• Rongai 6 days
• Umbwe 6 days
• Lemosho 8 days
• Mount Meru 4 days

Mountain Cuisine

It's important that the food is easy to digest, therefore sandwiches, soups, cooked vegetables and seasonal fresh fruit are good choices with meat such as chicken or beef.

If you are a vegetarian, please let us know by choosing the vegetarian option in our booking form.

What if I'm slow?

We never rush the trek. We like to take in the views and enjoy ourselves. Some trekkers are fast and some are slow, our crew will support you all the way.

Your daypack typically weighs about five to six kilos. If needed, a personal porter can be arranged to help you carry this.

What if I have to come down early?

All Peponi Expeditions And Safari guides and assistant guides are certified and licensed by the Tanzania National Parks. They are medically trained to perform evacuation and first aid. The guides are trained to respond accordingly in a calm way as well as to act quickly at all times. They will guide you down the mountain or to the nearest lower camp as required. They know the mountain perfectly including all of the shortcuts.

Clothes and Gear

For trekking you need

• two pair of liner socks,
• six pair of heavy wool or synthetic socks,
• hiking boots of medium weight,
• one pair of either low or high gaiters made of breathable material,
• sandals or running shoes to use at the camp sites.

For your lower body, you need

• one pair of quick drying hiking shorts,
• one pair of long thermal bottoms of wool or synthetic,
• one pair of comfortable wool, bunting or pile pants,
• rain pants of gortex or waterproof nylon,
• wind pants (optional if you've got rain pants of gortex material),
• lycra or polypropylene made tights,
• undergarments.

For you upper body

• you should avoid cotton, please use items made of pile, synthetic or wool.
• two t-shirts,
• hooded waterproof jacket,
• wind shirt (optional if you've got rain gear made out of Gortex),
• Poncho (optional),
• gloves or mittens.

For your face and head you need the following items:

• wool or pile hat (we recommend models that covers the ears),
• shade hat,
• high quality sunglasses,
• suncreen 30+,
• lip balm spd 15+,
• bandanas for the neck (protection against the sun).

Hydration wise you need at least

• two one litre wide mouthed plastic bottles.

Your gear daypack

• should be a frameless climbing daypack (16-20 litres),
• it should have a waist belt and possibly side pouches to store water bottles.
• You also need a pack cover to protect against rain (this can be a commercial pack cover or a simple plastic bag)

For your best sleeping

• we recommend to invest in a high quality sleeping bag as the temperatures can get down to freezing -20 celsius (-4 F) at night, we recommend a rated 4 season bag. It should be made of high quality synthetic material.
• we recommend to bring a sleeping bag liner
• protect your bag from rain and dust by packing it into a standard stuff sack lined with a plastic garbage bag.
• you will need a mountaineering mattress
• we also advice to bring a few plastic bags in case of encoutering rain.

Additional items:

• Small knife – good for cutting water melons and other exotic fruit.
• Flashlight
• An extra pair of glasses.
• Avoid contact lenses due to the risk of infection.
• Small microfibre towel
• Baby wipes for general hygiene
• Toilet paper for a variety of emergencies
• Toothpaste, toothbrush, dental floss, tampons etc.
• Hiking treats like energy bars and comfort food.
• Camera and battery charger as well as an extra battery or memory card.
• Gifts for children at the orphanages like pens, baloons, second-hand clothes and shoes.
• Mobile phone – or buy a cheap unlocked one and use a Tanzanian SIM.
• Mosquito repellent.

If you forget to bring clothes or gear items, we can assist you in showing you places where you can hire or buy the missing items.

More details and helpful information

Please check our FAQ-page.