The base of Kili measures 50-80 km. Apart from its dramatic geological features and beautiful vegetation, Mount Kilimanjaro is also notable for its plentiful bird life inhabiting the rich forest zone. The game animals which can be seen especially in West Kilimanjaro include elephant, buffalo, eland, leopard, colobus and blue monkeys. May. The best time to climb is from August to November. The ascent can be made by any reasonably fit person with the assistance of a guide and porters via the gentle Marangu route.
Every climber is required by law to have a registered guide.
The itinerary below introduces the most commonly traversed route, the Marangu route. You will notice that the distance per day is moderate, this is to allow time for acclimatization. By starting slowly, climbers are less likely to suffer from acute altitude sickness, the primary reason for unsuccessful attempts. Please contact us for complete itineraries of the other routes. The route begins at the National Park Marangu Gate at 1800 m.