Kilimanjaro National Park
Pushed up right against the northern border with Kenya is Kilimanjaro National Park – and its name says it all. This protected area encapsulates Africa’s largest mountain, Kilimanjaro, and the surrounding flora and fauna.
While most national parks in Tanzania boast the Big Five and other iconic African animals, Kilimanjaro is more prominent for seeing mountain animals. Often, these are smaller animals like duikers, hyrax, or bushbucks, but there are some larger animals further down in the grassland like elephants, buffalo, and primates.
How high is Kilimanjaro?
Once you have reached the summit, you will be standing 5,895m or 19,340 feet high as Kilimanjaro is the highest free-standing mountain in the world. By comparison, Everest's highest peak is 8,848m above sea level. It is also commonly known as the roof of Africa, as it towers over East Africa, and the whole continent for that matter. It is so big, that if you stand at the bottom, you usually can't really see it...
Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro Cost
There are two choices when beginning to think about climbing Kilimanjaro - whether to go on a fixed departure climb with a group, or to go on a private climb. Per person the fixed departure dates begin at around $2,500 per person. Private climbs vary depending on how many climbers you are, and also which route. If you are a group more than 2, it could even be better value to do a private climb, but please do let us know and we can do the maths for you. We do not choose the cheapest operator, but one we have been working with for 20 years and trust wholly to take the best care of our clients.
The best time to climb Kilimanjaro: Mount Kilimanjaro Weather
March to end of May is the wet season on Mount Kilimanjaro and not a great time for trekking. The rest of the year is good though with the absolute peak season being similar to the best game viewing from July through to the end of October. Afterall, you want to be in with a chance of catching your summit on a clear day to get an amazing view from the highest point in Africa.
