Mount Kilimanjaro National Park is in northern Tanzania, East Africa. It’s not far from the equator, just three degrees south. While the most famous views of the mountain are often from Kenya, all the starting points for climbing it are in Tanzania. So if you want to climb Mount Kilimanjaro, you have to do it from Tanzania. The nearest airport is Kilimanjaro International Airport.

Most people start their Kilimanjaro adventures from Moshi, which is the main city in the region.

The best times to climb Kilimanjaro are from late December to early March and from mid-June to late October. During these periods, the weather on Kilimanjaro is usually great.

Even though other months may have rain, it doesn’t mean it’s raining heavily all the time. Usually, the rains start in the afternoon. This means climbers still get a good chunk of clear weather every day during the rainy season. Plus, there are days without any rain at all. We offer discounted climbs during the wet season.

Mount Kilimanjaro is super tall, reaching 5,895 meters high! But when you want to climb it, you don’t start from the very bottom. Most hotels near Kilimanjaro are already quite high up, around 700 to 1,000 meters above sea level. The starting points for the trails are even higher, at 1,600 meters and up.

Because Kilimanjaro is so high up, it’s one of the few places in East Africa where you can see snow. The snowy top of Kilimanjaro is really amazing to see!

People think that after Ernest Hemingway saw Kilimanjaro, he named his famous story “The Snows of Kilimanjaro.” The title talks about the faraway peak of the mountain. It represents something you want but can’t get, like having really good intentions. In the story, the main character dreams about going to the top of Kilimanjaro, which stands for finding peace or getting a fresh start.

Kilimanjaro is a safe climb when you give yourself enough time to acclimatise and travel with a tour operator that uses well-trained guides. Our guides are well trained in knowing how to keep you safe on the mountain, and you should always listen to their advice.