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Kilimanjaro Climbing

The Kilimanjaro (=”White Mountain”) with its 5896m above sea level is not only the highest mountain of Africa, but also the highest stand-alone mountain on earth. It is located in the north-east of Tanzania and is covered with snow on its peak. In 1987 it has been declared to UNESCO world natural heritage.

During the climb you are going to hike through different areas of climate, literally spoken from the tropics to the arctic.  On a level of 2700m there is mountain forest, a little bit above there is moorland with a vegetation of moorland herb, from 4000m on there is alpine area covered with mooses and lichenics. Just before the peak there is the transition to ice and snow- the roof of Africa.

The prices are valid from a minimum number of 2 persons:

Uhuru Peak Kilimanjaro

 

Marangu Route - 6 days on the mountain

This route is also called the “Coca Cola Route” as it is the only one where you can stay in huts during climbing. A simple route with a beautiful landscape. It takes about 5- 6 days.
  
Price per person: from 1.150 Euro

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Machame Route - 7 days on the mountain

The Whiskey Route is a bit more challenging than the Marangu Route, but it offers a very beautiful and diversified landscape. It is the second common route. Accommodation is in tents- it takes about 6- 7 days.


Price per person: from 1300 Euro

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Rongai Route - 6 days on the mountain

The Rongai Route starts in the north and leads over the peak down on the Machame Route towards the Mweka Gate. It is one of the easiest routes, however, only a few hikers are using it. It is the perfect route to get away from the “crowds”.


Price per person: from 1275 Euro

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Lemosho Route - 7 days on the mountain

The Lemosho Route weaves its way slowly from the west upwards to the Uhuru Peak and offers a magnificent view towards Kenya and the Mount Meru. It is also used by less climbers. 

Price per person: from 1450 Euro


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Checklist for Kilimanjaro Trekking

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