Kilimanjaro National Park

Size: Over 1500 square kilometres.

Location: Northern Tanzania near Moshi.

Known for: Home to the highest mountain in Africa.

Best Time: December to February or July to September.

To Do: Trekking, walking, birding, camping and cycling.

Altitude: 5,895 m / 19,240ft

Wildlife Highlights

Kilimanjaro National Park house Africa’s highest mountain and the tallest free standing mountain in the world, this mountain is dominated by the stunning panorama that it provides.

Standing at 5,985m tall, this is one of the world most accessible summits, but still reaching the summit (Uhuru peak) is the massive achievement, but its lower reaches can be explored without any formal climbing training or professional equipment.

Beyond the climbing experience, Kilimanjaro offers the opportunity to explore a number of distinct climate zones as it ascends from the tropical savannah all the way up to the icy Arctic of its peak.

Details of Kilimanjaro National Park

Standing at 5,985m tall, this is one of the world most accessible summits, but still reaching the summit (Uhuru peak) is the massive achievement, but its lower reaches can be explored without any formal climbing training or professional equipment.

Beyond the climbing experience, Kilimanjaro offers the opportunity to explore a number of distinct climate zones as it ascends from the tropical savannah all the way up to the icy Arctic of its peak.

When to Visit?

Mountain climbing can be done throughout the year. However, the best time is mid June-October and December-mid March.

How to get there?

123 km, a two hours drive from the city of Arusha or 48 km, an hour drive from Moshi town to Marangu Gate and 86km one hour and half drive from Kilimanjaro International Airport.

Activities

Mountain Climbing

Birding

Camping

Walking Safari

Cycling

Filming

Tourist Attractions

Kibo Peak

Mawenzi Peak

Montane Forest

Shira Peak

Shira Plateau

The Above Trip Includes

When selecting your accommodation for your itinerary, it's important to bear in mind that the type of accommodation you choose can have a substantial impact on the overall cost of your trip. It will also determine whether your itinerary falls into the budget, medium, or luxury category. We recommend that you consult with our safari expert to identify the accommodation options that best align with your budget and requirements.

Meals

Full Board: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Transport

4x4 Landcruiser with Pop-up roof

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