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CLIMB KILIMANJARO

Tanzania is home to Africa’s highest mountain, Mount Kilimanjaro. Climbing Kilimanjaro is tough but accessible challenge and of course a wonderful achievement. It is celebrated as  one of the world’s greatest natural wonders: a snow covered mountain on the equator, an ocean of green forest surrounded by dry savannah. Climbing Kilimanjaro is like walking from the equator to the North Pole in a week, providing dramatic changes in vegetation and animal life day by day.
We offer four routes up Kilimanjaro; Machame, Lemosho, Marangu and Rongai. Choosing which route to take all depends on your mountain experience, what you’d like to experience along the way, acclimatisation considerations and price.
We work closely with the Mount Kilimanjaro Porters society to promote the welfare and rights of porters climbing Mount Kilimanjaro and to ensure fair payment and work conditions. At Venture East Africa we aim to raise public awareness regarding the proper treatment of porters on Kilimanjaro by ensure fair and ethical treatment of their porters, by providing/giving climbing gear free of charge, and offering educational classes to empower and motivate porters and mountain crew.
Our lead Mountaineer, Ramadani has over a decade of experience, leading hundreds of successful climbs up the mountain. Before you arrival in Tanzania, we will schedule an introductory Zoom call Ramadani so you know exactly what to expect on your climb to the roof of Africa.

Available Packages

Kilimanjaro – Machame Route
Tanzania , Tanzania, United Republic of
The most popular route to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro these days is Machame route, and for good reason. This trail offers stunning views, a reasonable challenge, and plenty of time to acclimate, making it a good choice for those who have a bit of extra time in their schedule. Machame route has been nicknamed the “Whiskey Route” because it is often perceived as being tougher than Marangu route, which is often referred to as the “Coca-Cola” route. Unlike that trail however, camping is allowed on Machame, which means trekkers will be sleeping in tents all the way to the summit. Trekkers who take the Machame Route pass several well known Mount Kilimanjaro landmarks while en route, including the famed Lava Tower and Shira Plateau. The route wanders up and down a series of valleys and ridges, which make the walk a bit more strenuous, but rewards hikers with some of the best views on the mountain. It is for that reason that Machame route is widely considered to be the most scenic of all of the routes up Mount Kilimanjaro, providing unique and varied landscapes to pass through on each and every day. The trail starts on the south side of the mountain, passes underneath the Southern Ice Field and makes its summit approach from the Barafu Camp.
Kilimanjaro – Lemosho Route
Tanzania , Tanzania, United Republic of
Lemosho route is one of the best routes for acclimatization. The route is less used and a beautiful way up to the Shira Plateau. The route is one of the few where groups may be accompanied on the first day by an armed ranger, as the forests around the Lemosho Glades are inhabited by buffalo, elephant and other wildlife. The minimum duration for the Lemosho route is 6 days, however we strongly recommend hiking the route in 7 days. The additional 7th day will give your body more time to acclimatize, reducing the effects of altitude sickness and give you more time to rest before attempting the summit.
Kilimanjaro – Rongai Route
Tanzania , Tanzania, United Republic of

Rongai route ascends Mount Kilimanjaro from the north-eastern side of the mountain, along the border between Tanzania and Kenya. The rongai route retains a sense of unspoiled wilderness.

The Rongai route is the only route that approaches Kilimanjaro from the north. Rongai route is truly one of the more remote and wild trails on the entire mountain. Despite that however, this route offers trekkers plenty of advantages, making it a very appealing option for those looking for a unique experience on Africa’s tallest peak.

Due to its remote nature, the Rongai Route is among the least visited of all of the trails on Mount Kilimanjaro. Those who choose this path will experience peace and quiet for much of the trek, encountering few other climbers prior to reaching the Kibo Camp, at which point the trail merges with the Marangu Route for the final push to the summit.

Before that happens however, travelers will often have the path completely to themselves for hours or even days at a time, making this a good choice for those looking for solitude in a unique wilderness setting.

From $1,200.00
Kilimanjaro – Marangu Route
The Marangu Route is known as the “tourist route” or “Coca Cola Route”, due to its popularity and fact that coca cola used to be sold in all the huts along the way. This is one of the easiest routes up the mountain, following a steady, gradual slope until the last night – when the incline significantly increases. The route has a low success rate, due to the fact that the five day climb doesn’t allow for sufficient acclimatisation. Also, the Marangu Route, attracts lots of tourists who are unprepared and untrained, resulting in many people having to turn around before reaching Uhuru Peak. The Marangu route is also the only route on the mountain that uses the same path up and down – so expect it to be busier than other options. However, this is the only route with dormitory style huts along the way, and camping is not permitted. So, if you can’t bear the thought of camping for a week, then this option is for you!
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    WHAT IS INCLUDED?

    • All park fees and taxes
    • Hotel lodging the night before and the night after the climb with breakfast included (double occupancy)
    • Transport to and from the hotel and trailhead
    • Airport pickup and drop off
    • Tents (double occupancy)
    • Sleeping pad
    • Private toilet tent
    • All meals and water on the mountain
    • Support personnel (guides, cooks and porters)
    • Kilimanjaro SAR evacuation insurance

    NOT INCLUDED?

    • Airfare to Tanzania
    • Tips for guides and porters
    • Sleeping bags and other personal gear
    • Rental gear
    • Visa
    • Travel Insurance
    • Drinks and/or snacks
    • Lunch and dinner at hotel

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