Mt. Kilimanjaro
The Roof of Africa — a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the tallest free-standing mountain on Earth.
Africa's Most Accessible High Summit
Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1989, Mt. Kilimanjaro is the tallest free-standing mountain in the world — crowned in snow, yet one of the most accessible high summits anywhere. Most climbers reach the crater rim with little more than a walking stick, proper clothing, and determination. Those who reach Uhuru Point, the true summit, or Gillman’s Point on the crater’s lip, earn their climbing certificate. Surely, this is worth a climb.
Five Climate Zones, One Extraordinary Mountain
From bushland at the base to arctic ice at the summit, Kilimanjaro passes through tropical rain forest, evergreen forest, moorland, and alpine desert — each home to plants found nowhere else on Earth.
Bushland
Dry savanna scrub at the mountain’s base.
Rain Forest
Lush, misty forest teeming with life.
Moorland
Open heath with giant lobelias and groundsels.
Alpine Desert
Stark, high-altitude volcanic terrain.
Arctic Summit
Glaciers and snow crowning the roof of Africa.
A Nearly 98% Summit Success Rate
We partner with an expert Kilimanjaro climbing company — one that runs the highest-quality climbs available, with an unparalleled summit success rate of nearly 98%. They guide the classic routes, including Shira, Machame, and Umbwe, along with several others, and their level of expertise and service is matched by no other operator on the mountain.
- Shira Route
- Machame Route
- Umbwe Route
- ...and other traditional routes
Your Safety Is Our Priority
Every climb is led by a generously staffed team of adventure specialists and assistant guides, certified in Wilderness First Responder Rescue and CPR by the American Heart Association and the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS).
- WFR Rescue & CPR certified guides
- First Aid Kit on every climb
- Oxygen tank carried at all times
- Gamow hyperbaric bags for altitude sickness
