Africa Tanzania

Kilimanjaro National Park

Home to Africa's highest peak, Mount Kilimanjaro, offering various trekking routes with stunning vistas.

  • 62 km
  • 7 days
  • strenuous
  • Best Jan–Mar, Jun–Oct
  • Mountain
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The hike

Home to Africa's highest peak, Mount Kilimanjaro, this park in Tanzania offers several trekking routes leading to the summit. Hiking through different ecological zones, from lush rainforests to alpine deserts, allows trekkers to experience varying climates and breathtaking vistas before reaching the iconic snow-capped summit.

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Plan your trip

Best months: Jan–Mar, Jun–Oct

Permits & fees
You must climb with a licensed operator; park and hut/camp fees are included in their price.
Getting there
Fly to Kilimanjaro International Airport and stay in Moshi.
Good to know
  • Choose 7 days or more — slower climbs reach the summit far more often.
  • Summit night is very cold; bring a warm down jacket and spare batteries.
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Checked October 2026. Distances and times are typical for the route above; conditions, permits and fees change — confirm with the official source before you go.