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Kilimanjaro

Also called Mount Kilimanjaro, Uhuru Peak, Kibo, Kaiser Wilhelm Peak

Kilimanjaro Region, Tanzania · International climbs in Tanzania

Pesos are approximate, at rates from Exchange Rate API.

Height
5,895 m
Usually
5D4N or 7D6N
Difficulty 7/9 (7/9 · Difficult)

Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa. Its summit, Uhuru Peak on the Kibo cone, stands at 5,895 m. It is a snow-capped volcanic mountain made of three volcanoes: Kibo, Mawenzi and Shira. It lies in Kilimanjaro National Park, a World Heritage Site, and every climb must be guided by a licensed operator.

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Climbing it

  1. Machame Route

    Difficulty 7/9 · Major (7/9 · Difficult)
    • Usually 6D5N or 7D6N
    • Traverse
    • Guide required
    • Registration TZS 178,850

    Fees as of Nov 2026

  2. Marangu Route

    Difficulty 7/9 · Major (7/9 · Difficult)
    • Usually 5D4N or 6D5N
    • Back trail
    • Guide required
    • Registration TZS 178,850

    Fees as of Nov 2026

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Where its facts come from

Its history
  1. OpenStreetMap node 32059197

    Backs: Summit on the map, Other names

  2. Attractions - TANAPA Kilimanjaro

    Backs: Height

  3. Mount Kilimanjaro - Wikipedia

    Backs: areas

  4. About Kilimanjaro - TANAPA

    Backs: Description

  5. Visitor Guide - TANAPA Kilimanjaro

    Backs: Description