Mount Kilimanjaro stands at 5895m(919,340ft) it is the highest mountain in Africa. Mount Kilimanjaro is located at 3.07S, 37.35E. There are two peaks: Mawenzi-5149m and Kibo–5895m.
Kilimanjaro is the world’s tallest free standing mountain and it’s a must adventure for trekkers and mountaineers all over the world. It is surrounded by rain forest and is home to many animals such as Elephants, Buffaloes, Rhinos, Leopards, and Monkeys. Monkeys and Elands are the only animals that can be seen at the You can undertake your climb any time of the year since its free all year around however there is usually a lot of rain during April, May and November which makes trekking even more challenging. its a snow capped mountain which is permanent. Mount Kilimanjaro is not a technical climb and adventure activities such as cycling, skiing or paragliding is not permitted. internationally you can fly to Kilimanjaro airport to which is the nearest to make your climb or trek

Mt. Kilimanjaro Routes with their advantages

Marangu Route The main tourist route and by far the most popular route and some claim the easiest route to Uhuru Peak. The 5-day option, which is available on this route, makes it the least expensive route on the mountain. A 6-day option with an extra day of acclimatisation is however also available. This is the only route, which provides comfortable sleeping huts, equipped with beds and mattresses at every campsite. Mineral water, soft drinks, beer and chocolates are also sold at every camp. All the camps on this route have radio contact with the Park Headquarters.	Machame Route This is probably the most scenic and most beautiful route to the summit. The 6-day route is however physically more challenging than the Marangu route. The day walks are longer and steeper, however the summit night is one hour shorter. The scenic traverse of the Western Breach offers some stunning views! Only tented accommodation available, which can be less comfortable and will require a good sleeping bag and hiking mattress.
Umbwe Route This route is one of the shorter but also one of the more difficult routes to reach Uhuru peak--but quiet spectacular. Umbwe is known for its caves. The first night you actually sleep at the Umbwe Cave Camp with two more caves that can be visited on route the following day. Also sometimes used as a descending route. Mweka Route This route can only be use as a descending route for all the western routes.	Shira Route The Shira Plateau is one of the most scenic and most fascinating areas on Kilimanjaro. Depending on the weather conditions you can drive by 4 wheel drive vehicles, to within a 1/2 hours walk of Shira Hut (4000m). Even this drive is very spectacular indeed and offers some magnificent views of Mt Meru and the Great Rift Valley in general. Game is often sighted and the road features some striking vegetation changes ranging from forest, grassland, heath to moorland. The fast ascend by vehicle to about 4000m will require additional acclimatisation, after which it will be possible to ascend Uhuru Peak either via the Western Breach or via the Barafu hut.
Rongai (Naro Moru) Route You can start this route from both the Tanzanian side of the border or from Rongai in Kenya, but all park fees and arrangements must be made at the Marangu gate. The route may only be used for ascend and the Marangu route must be used for descend. There are several big caves along the route, which are used by the porters to overnight for the first two nights.	Lemosho Route It is a remote, unspoiled and very beautiful route to the Roof of Africa. The forest around the Lemosho Glades is rich in big game animals such as elephant and buffalo, which may sometimes require a game ranger to accompany climbers on the first day. This route is however a long route which requires 7-days for a comfortable completion, which also makes it more expensive.
Technical climbs No Technical climbs or adventure activities such as paragliding, cycling or skiing are aloud on Mt. Kilimanjaro.	Western Breach / Arrow Glacier An alternative final ascend route which can be taken from all of the western routes, sleeping at magnificent Arrow Glacier on your summit night. The western Breach poses a very difficult walk up steep scree with some rock scrambling occasionally required. Snow cover makes scree easier but an ice axe is then required. It is also possible to sleep an extra night inside the Kibo Crater!
Mount Tanzania Climbing Itineraries
5days Mount Meru climbing 5 Days / 4 Nights - Umbwe Route, Down Mweka Route 6days Kilimanjaro Climb - Machame Route 7 days Kilimanjaro climbing Marangu route. WL 041 8 days Kilimanjaro climbing Machame route 7days Mt.Kilimanjaro Climbing- Marangu Route 7 Days / 6 Nights - (WL 041) Mount Kilimanjaro Climb - Lemosho Route - Down Mweka Route 10 Days / 9 Nights.