Making the Most of Kilimanjaro Climbing Holidays
Our Hints and Tips for Climbing Kilimanjaro!
Our local, expert guides know Kilimanjaro’s routes like the backs of their hands. And it’s this knowledge and expertise that allows us to help you fulfill your dream of trekking to Africa’s highest peak.
From the moment you make contact with us to the jubilation at the summit, and all the way back to the airport transfer, we’re with you every step of the way.
These Tanzania hiking tours are usually once-in-a-lifetime trips, so we treat our guests how we would want to be treated.
We strive to provide life-changing travel experiences. Challenging yourself to summit Kilimanjaro with Roam Wild Adventure will truly change your outlook on life.
Below, we’ve laid out some of the most important points you need to know before making your way to Tanzania.
But if you have any other questions about our Kilimanjaro guided climbs, please feel free to get in touch.
Are you looking for Tanzania walking safaris or 4×4 safari adventures? Learn more about our range of safari tours in Tanzania.
First and foremost, we love giving back to the places we visit and we love it even more when you do too! Embrace a truly life-changing journey and conquer the roof of Africa while doing some good for your favorite charity. We can help any person or group with their charity Kilimanjaro climbs, just get in touch with us to get started.
One thing we need to highlight before we go any further: Mount Kilimanjaro is not a technical climb and no special mountain climbing experience is needed. In fact, out of all the Seven Summits (the highest mountains on each of the seven continents on earth), Kilimanjaro is the only one that can be said to be truly “walkable”. Below are our recommendations on how to prepare for the climb, as it will be challenging but 100% achievable and preparation is the key.
Mt. Kilimanjaro is truly one of the great trekking experiences on earth. But there are several factors that make this a tough but totally achievable climb. The walk itself is strenuous on your muscles and joints, regardless of the number of days you choose. The higher you go, the thinner the air gets and acclimatization is imperative to a successful climb. Nearing the summit, you’ll have roughly half the amount of oxygen per breath than you normally would have. We deliberately include acclimatization days on our climbs to give us the best possible chance for our bodies to adjust and for us to reach the summit. Lastly, the days leading up to the summit push aren’t overly difficult but the last day before summiting is tough both physically and mentally. A midnight start with an ascent over 1500m and a descent of nearly 3000m totalling 16-18 hours is a challenge.
So, as the saying goes, failure to prepare is preparing to fail. We would recommend a minimum of 2 long hikes a week (we recommend increasing this dramatically to almost daily as you approach your date) leading up to your climb with a weighted backpack to help with leg strength and endurance for the long haul of Kilimanjaro. For more specific training information, reach out to our professional team.
Don’t skimp out on expensive equipment as you will suffer the consequences on the mountain. Our best piece of advice is don’t turn up with brand new walking boots, ensure they have been the same ones you have been training in and you are certain you will be comfortable. Next is your head. For the hot temperatures, ensure you have something that provides solid sun protection. As we near the summit, a woolly hat or even a balaclava is highly recommended. A four-season sleeping bag, trekking poles to assist your knees on the way back down, a comfortable daypack, and sunscreen are also high on the priority list.
Good question. Each route has its pros and cons. We offer 5 options (please see our selection below): Lemosho Route, Northern Circuit, Rongai Route, Machame Route, & the Marangu Route.
Lemosho: The Lemosho route is known to be one of the most scenic routes on Mt. Kilimanjaro. This is an eight-day trek, allowing extra time for acclimatization, in turn, making this a very achievable climb. With an overall success rate of 95%, the Lemosho Route is hailed as one of the least crowded and most accessible routes on Kilimanjaro.
Northern Circuit: This relatively new route ascends the more scenic and tranquil western slope of Kilimanjaro and crosses nearly the entire mountain before the summit. This is easily one of the most picturesque paths and tranquil journeys up Africa’s highest point, as there are almost no other groups on the northern face.
Rongai: The upside is: there are very few climbers on the same path as you, adding to the vast, open wilderness and the incredible scenery. The downside? Because of the route profile, it isn’t as easy to acclimatize BUT, as we mentioned before, we do add an extra day to aid acclimatization.
Machame: Due to its high success rate (90% for a 7-day trek), it is one of the better routes to aid acclimatization. The views on this route are incredible and you also get the added challenge of the Great Barranco Wall. If your goal is solely to reach the summit, this should be your choice.
Marangu: The Marangu Route is considered to be one of the easier paths to the summit, given its gradual slope and direct path. Being only 6 days long, it can be slightly more challenging to acclimatize because the paths are more direct than others.
Another good question to ask. Simply put, the area surrounding Kilimanjaro is under monsoon conditions during April and May, and one shorter season in November. We take this into consideration as our tour availability ranges from January through mid-March, mid-June through October, and then December. Outside the monsoon season, the weather is typically dry and clear.
Tanzania has three major international airports: Dar es Salaam (DAR), Zanzibar (ZNZ) and Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO). The latter is the most convenient for Kilimanjaro, sitting only 42 km away from the mountain town of Moshi and 50 km from Arusha. In addition to flights to Tanzania, you may consider flights to Nairobi in Kenya, which is only a 5-hour shuttle bus ride to Arusha or a 1-hour plane ride to JRO. Note, however, that by choosing to fly to Kenya you may need a multiple-entry Kenya visa (if you are flying out of Kenya, too, for example, and spend longer than a fortnight in Tanzania), which can cost as much as $122 USD – thereby reducing or eliminating any saving you may have made in airfares.
In deciding which flights to book, you should take the full trip into consideration. For example, if you would like to spend a couple days in Zanzibar after the climb, it might be best to book one-way tickets from your home to Kilimanjaro Airport for the climb, from Arusha to Zanzibar after the climb, and then from Zanzibar back to your home.
Our Hiking Tours on Kilimanjaro
Lemosho Route
8-Day Trek
$2,849 USD
Northern Circuit Route
9-Day Trek
$3,199 USD
Rongai Route
7-Day Trek
$2,649 USD
Machame Route
7-Day Trek
$2,649 USD
Marangu Route
6-Day Trek
$2,399 USD
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We are actively looking for adventurers to join a fun group on our Lemosho Route Trek starting July 15, 2023.
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Celebrating International Women’s Day with the vibrant and resilient Maasai women of the Simanjiro Region in Tanzania. We were so honored to be part of this amazing event. The women shared their stories with us, telling us about their many accomplishments and also some of the challenges they are facing. These Maasai women have been resourceful and resilient. Using their organizational skills and financial savvy, they have been providing microloans within the community to help primarily with building a school for their children. Their children currently have to walk up to 14km to get to the nearest school. It’s dangerous, as they often set out and return in darkness making them likely to fall victim to wild animal attacks. The long solitary trek to school has also been identified as a major cause of pregnancy in young girls.
Unfortunately, the severe drought this past year has caused additional financial hardship and the school project the women started had to be put on pause. Together through our partnership with @tacceiofficial, we hope to raise awareness of the issues faced in this community and raise funds so that the school can be completed.
Women’s empowerment and advancement are fundamental for a community to thrive. When women are empowered they raise the well-being of their families and the quality of life for the whole community. Positive outcomes in the local economy, healthcare, and eduction are just some of the benefits of providing equanimity and opportunities for women.
If you would like to lend your support, contact us at info@roamwildadventure.com.
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Today we celebrate World Wildlife Day to honor the conservation work being done to protect wildlife and plant life through Partnerships for Wildlife Conservation. We couldn’t let this day go by without giving a shout out to the amazing people working in this field, and especially to our partner, Tanzania Conservation and Community Empowerment Initiative @tacceiofficial #worldwildlifeday #wildlife #conservation #beautifulplanet #animalslover #serengeti #tanzaniaparks #safari #safariphotography #tanzaniasafari
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Our guest and best friend Joe knows how to pack ultralight 😅. Our guides and porters had a good chuckle at the size of the duffel bag. They’re used to seeing duffels of 90L 😁. This equipment may have been small but it was perfect for just the essentials 🔥🔥.
This picture was taken at Pofo Camp on our 9-Day Northern Circuit trek. This was Joe’s 3rd time climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro and we’re happy to say it was another successful summit 💪🙏💯. Congratulations Joe!
Interested in learning more about the Mt. Kilimanjaro Northern Circuit trek? Message us for more information and let us help you plan your trek on this unique Kilimanjaro route 🗻✈️
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Good luck our friends. Let’s go to celebrate our holiday. Let’s challenge our bodies
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This weekend is going to be amazing! Join us at the NY Travel & Adventure Show for FREE with promo code EX23ROAM100. We’re offering several special deals on our tours and giving away some really cool prizes 😃. Booth 141…See you there!
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Your next vacation is waiting! Join us this weekend in New York City at the Jacob Javits Convention Center for the 2023 Travel & Adventure Show. This will be our first year as an exhibitor and we couldn’t be more excited! Travel is BACK!! ✈️
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✨ Meet us at booth #141 to talk about your travel plans for 2023 and beyond! While you’re there, learn about our special deals and take a chance to win one of several amazing prizes…SPOILER ALERT, one of these is a free 3-Day safari 🤩.
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Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was a man with a dream, with hope , with vision and tremendous courage. We honor that man, we honor his legacy. We carry forward Dr. King’s hopes and dreams for a better world that embraces the humanity which binds us all together.
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Thank you so much to our amazing new friends, Giulia and Andrea! We are so happy you enjoyed your Mt. Kilimanjaro hike, Tanzania safari and Zanzibar holiday! We can’t wait to see you again…Kilimanjaro summit all the way to the top!! 🙌🙌❤️❤️. Karibu sana!
From our team at Roam Wild Adventure to you, we hope you have a most joyous holiday season. Wishing you peace, happiness, and health in the new year!
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Thinking of climbing Kilimanjaro and not sure what is the best way to train? Here are a few tips to help you prepare:
1. Do cardio exercises; run, cycle, swim, stair climb...
2. Strength train 2-3 times per week
3. And hike A LOT
Contrary to popular belief, you don't have to do a lot of high-altitude climbing prior to your Kilimanjaro trek. Kilimanjaro is not a technical climb. You just need a good base of hiking on varied terrain and some long endurance hikes under your belt.
High-altitude hiking can affect people in different ways. It depends on your own personal capacity to utilize oxygen efficiently in your body. The best thing to do to prepare is to make sure your cardio-respiratory fitness is good. Your lungs and heart will be working hard to combat the effects of the thin air at high altitudes, so you want your oxygen uptake and lung capacity are optimized.
👉🏽 Follow @roamwildadventure for more Mt. Kilimanjaro training and preparation tips.
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