National Park
Kilimanjaro National Park
Africa's highest mountain, from rainforest to ice
- Summit
- Uhuru Peak, about 5,895 m
- Status
- UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Climate zones
- Five, from farmland to arctic summit
- From Arusha
- About 1.5 to 2 hours to the Moshi area
- Best for
- Treks of 5 to 9 days
The protected slopes of Kilimanjaro, rising from farmland through rainforest, moorland, and alpine desert to the summit zone at Uhuru Peak.
Wildlife and nature
- Colobus monkeys
- Blue monkeys
- Many bird species
- Mountain flora
Sightings depend on season, location, and chance. None are guaranteed.
Highlights
Five climate zones
A trek can cross cultivation, rainforest, moorland, alpine desert, and the summit zone. Few journeys cover so much in so few days.
Routes for different trekkers
Machame, Lemosho, Marangu, Rongai, and the Northern Circuit each offer a different character and pace.
Acclimatization
A longer route generally gives more time to adjust to altitude. No operator can guarantee a summit.
Forest and farmland
The lower slopes hold colobus monkeys, birdlife, waterfalls, and coffee-growing villages worth visiting too.
Things to do
- Multi-day treks
- Rainforest walks
- Materuni Waterfalls and coffee tour
When to go
- January to March and June to October
- Generally the drier trekking seasons.
- April to May and November
- Wetter months with fewer trekkers. Choose dates with guidance.
Good to know
- Choose route length first: more days usually means better acclimatization.
- Check that your travel insurance covers high-altitude trekking and emergency evacuation.
- Add a rest day or Zanzibar after the climb.
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