Embark on a journey with Kilimanjaro Brothers , where adventure and purpose converge. We believe that travel should not only enrich the lives of those exploring but also uplift the communities we touch. That’s why, with every booking you make, you become part of our commitment to making a difference through our Clean Water Project.
We offer a range of safari trekking itineraries that allow you to truly make a different when you travel to Africa. All of our Positive Impact Safaris and trekking include a directly donation and volunteer to one or more of the Positive Impact projects and partnerships we are actively involved in supporting across the continent. Once-in-a-lifetime experiences that aren’t only good for Africa but good for the soul.
Our priority project are include availability of clear water and supporting education
Join us this October as we climb Kilimanjaro for a cause.Together, we’re supporting cancer research
Climbing Kilimanjaro to Provide Bicycles and Transform Communities!
Your decision to explore the wonders of Tanzania with us goes beyond the safari experience. It creates ripples of positive change in the form of clean water for communities in need. We’re proud to invest a portion of every booking into sustainable clean water initiatives.
Ariving Tanzania and Transfer to the Hotel.
Arrive in Tanzania via Kiliamanjaro International Airport(JRO) Kilimanjaro Brothersstaff will pick you up and transfer to m=Moshi town where you will spend the firstnight at Park View Hotel.
Accomodation: Park View Hotel
Londorossi gate to Mti Mkubwa Camp
Elevation: 2,200 ft to 2,780 ft Distance: 6 km | 5 miles
Hiking Time: 3-5 hours Habitat: Rain Forest
A guide and a mountain support crew will arrive at the hotel in the morning in order to meet you and hold another briefing, after which you will travel by vehicle (roughly 3-4 hours) to Kilimanjaro National Park’s western entrance: Londorossi Gate (2,200 m). After the quick formality of acquiring climbing permits and registering with the search and rescue service, the group will start trekking towards the first camp of the route: Mti Mkubwa Camp (2,780 m). Raincoats are necessary on this day in particular, as you will be walking through the rainforest. By the time you reach the camp, our professional mountain crew will prepare everything necessary, put up tents and cook lunch for you.
This will be your first day at this altitude, so it is strongly recommended you heed the following instructions from this point on:
At night you may experience discomfort associated with acclimatization to the high altitude: because of a reduction in your waking breathing pattern, your body gets less oxygen than during the day. Taking altitude into account, you may therefore start feeling sick and have a headache. Pay attention to your own body and tell your guide if you start feeling any symptoms of altitude sickness.
Mti Mkubwa camp to Shira 1
Elevation: 2,780 ft to 3,505 ft Distance: 11 km | 7 miles
Hiking Time: 5-6 hours Habitat: Grassland
An early wake-up, breakfast, and a gradual trek upwards until 3,500 meters; at that point for the first time you will be able to see stunning views of Shira Plateau and Kibo Volcano.
On the whole, the passage from Mti Mkubwa Camp to the second high-altitude Shira 1 Camp (3,505 m) is rather easy and takes about 5-6 hours. This will allow you to start the acclimatization process gradually, which is a mainstay of good trekking. When you reach the camp, your team of specialists will cook you lunch and you will have the chance to rest in your tent or walk around the nearby area.
Shira 1 camp to Shira 2 Camp
Elevation: 3,505 ft to 3,900 ft Distance: 7 km | 4 miles
Hiking Time: 3-4 hours Habitat: Moorland
Departing from Shira 1 Camp (3,505 m) and a light trekking towards the second high altitude camp: Shira 2 Camp (3,900 m). This trek is not difficult and you will be able to enjoy spectacular views of Africa and the unique flora of Kilimanjaro and the surrounding area. Shira 2 Camp is the best place on the trip to see Mount Meru (the fifth summit of Africa), weather permitting.
When you arrive to camp you will have lunch, and after a two-hour rest everyone will complete an acclimatization hike towards Lava Tower Camp that features a 300 meter gain in altitude.
Shira 2 camp to Lava Tower and Descent to Baranco
Elevation: 3,600 ft to 4,630 ft Distance: 7 km
Hiking Time: 3-4 hours Habitat: Moorland
After breakfast you will leave Shira 2 Camp (3,900 m) and start your way to the key point of the route: Lava Tower (4,630 m). This section of the route has a lot of ascents and descents that end in a camp at over 4,600 meters. It might be difficult, and you may feel some discomfort, but in order to successfully acclimate to the altitude you have to spend at least 1–2 hours here, so this is where lunch will be. Then you will descend to Barranco Camp (3,960 m).
Barranco Camp to Karanga Valley Camp
Elevation: 3,960 ft to 4,035 ft Distance: 5 km
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours Habitat: Alpine Desert
Early wake up, breakfast and the start of summiting Barranco Wall (we recommend you leave the camp as early as possible to avoid crowds of the other groups). Hiking up the gorge wall is not difficult and only takes around an hour. After the climb you can have a rest and take photos in front of the Kibo volcano.
Then you start a more difficult hike to Karanga Camp, which features numerous ascents and descents during the route, but don’t worry: our guides are experts at choosing an optimal pace for the group. After reaching the camp you will be offered warm lunch.
Karanga Valley Camp to Barafu Camp
Elevation: 4,035 ft to4,640 ft Distance: 6 km
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours Habitat:Alpine Desert
In the morning after breakfast you begin your way to Barafu Camp (4,640 m), the starting point for a night summiting to Uhuru Peak (5,895 m). Our team will set up a camp for you ahead of time, including tents and sleeping bags, so you can relax. After regaining strength, you have to complete an acclimatization hike towards the intermediate Kosovo Camp (4,800 m) and then back to Barafu Camp, where you will be served a hot dinner. It is better to spend the remainder of the day resting and sleeping before a night summit hike.
Hiking to ascent to Uhuru Peak and Descent to Millennium Camp
Elevation: 4,640 ft to 5,895 ft Distance: 15 km
Hiking Time: 8-12 hours Habitat: Arctic
Departure from Barafu Camp (4,640 m) at night and the start of summiting Kilimanjaro: Uhuru Peak (5,895 m). Technically the climb is relatively simple; however, the most challenging part is the high altitude. Each pair of climbers will get a personal guide for the entire ascent to monitor your physical and mental conditions. After your successful ascent to Uhuru Peak – the top of Mount Kilimanjaoro and the last point of the climb on the Lemosho Route, you can descend to the nearest glacier if desired. Then you will return to Barafu Camp and after a 2-hour rest continue your descent to Millennium Camp (3,820 m).
Descent from Millennium Camp to Mweka Gate
Elevation: 3,820 ft to 1,650 ft Distance: 12 km
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours Habitat: Rain Forest
After a warm breakfast, you will head for the park’s exit: Mweka Gate (1,650 m). After your descent the whole group will gather to congratulate you, followed by offering you a chance to share your opinions on the climb in the guestbook. Lastly, we will present you with your commemorative certificates in our office and provide you a transfer back to the hotel.
Transfer to Airport and Departure
Rest in the hotel and transfer to the airport.
The total distance covered is 70 Km or 42 miles.
End of the climb.
Ariving Tanzania and Transfer to the Hotel.
Arrive in Tanzania via Kiliamanjaro International Airport(JRO) Kilimanjaro Brothersstaff will pick you up and transfer to m=Moshi town where you will spend the firstnight at Park View Hotel.
Accomodation: Park View Hotel
Londorossi gate to Mti Mkubwa Camp
Elevation: 2,200 ft to 2,780 ft Distance: 6 km | 5 miles
Hiking Time: 3-5 hours Habitat: Rain Forest
A guide and a mountain support crew will arrive at the hotel in the morning in order to meet you and hold another briefing, after which you will travel by vehicle (roughly 3-4 hours) to Kilimanjaro National Park’s western entrance: Londorossi Gate (2,200 m). After the quick formality of acquiring climbing permits and registering with the search and rescue service, the group will start trekking towards the first camp of the route: Mti Mkubwa Camp (2,780 m). Raincoats are necessary on this day in particular, as you will be walking through the rainforest. By the time you reach the camp, our professional mountain crew will prepare everything necessary, put up tents and cook lunch for you.
This will be your first day at this altitude, so it is strongly recommended you heed the following instructions from this point on:
At night you may experience discomfort associated with acclimatization to the high altitude: because of a reduction in your waking breathing pattern, your body gets less oxygen than during the day. Taking altitude into account, you may therefore start feeling sick and have a headache. Pay attention to your own body and tell your guide if you start feeling any symptoms of altitude sickness.
Mti Mkubwa camp to Shira 1
Elevation: 2,780 ft to 3,505 ft Distance: 11 km | 7 miles
Hiking Time: 5-6 hours Habitat: Grassland
An early wake-up, breakfast, and a gradual trek upwards until 3,500 meters; at that point for the first time you will be able to see stunning views of Shira Plateau and Kibo Volcano.
On the whole, the passage from Mti Mkubwa Camp to the second high-altitude Shira 1 Camp (3,505 m) is rather easy and takes about 5-6 hours. This will allow you to start the acclimatization process gradually, which is a mainstay of good trekking. When you reach the camp, your team of specialists will cook you lunch and you will have the chance to rest in your tent or walk around the nearby area.
Shira 1 camp to Shira 2 Camp
Elevation: 3,505 ft to 3,900 ft Distance: 7 km | 4 miles
Hiking Time: 3-4 hours Habitat: Moorland
Departing from Shira 1 Camp (3,505 m) and a light trekking towards the second high altitude camp: Shira 2 Camp (3,900 m). This trek is not difficult and you will be able to enjoy spectacular views of Africa and the unique flora of Kilimanjaro and the surrounding area. Shira 2 Camp is the best place on the trip to see Mount Meru (the fifth summit of Africa), weather permitting.
When you arrive to camp you will have lunch, and after a two-hour rest everyone will complete an acclimatization hike towards Lava Tower Camp that features a 300 meter gain in altitude.
Shira 2 camp to Lava Tower and Descent to Baranco
Elevation: 3,600 ft to 4,630 ft Distance: 7 km
Hiking Time: 3-4 hours Habitat: Moorland
After breakfast you will leave Shira 2 Camp (3,900 m) and start your way to the key point of the route: Lava Tower (4,630 m). This section of the route has a lot of ascents and descents that end in a camp at over 4,600 meters. It might be difficult, and you may feel some discomfort, but in order to successfully acclimate to the altitude you have to spend at least 1–2 hours here, so this is where lunch will be. Then you will descend to Barranco Camp (3,960 m).
Barranco Camp to Karanga Valley Camp
Elevation: 3,960 ft to 4,035 ft Distance: 5 km
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours Habitat: Alpine Desert
Early wake up, breakfast and the start of summiting Barranco Wall (we recommend you leave the camp as early as possible to avoid crowds of the other groups). Hiking up the gorge wall is not difficult and only takes around an hour. After the climb you can have a rest and take photos in front of the Kibo volcano.
Then you start a more difficult hike to Karanga Camp, which features numerous ascents and descents during the route, but don’t worry: our guides are experts at choosing an optimal pace for the group. After reaching the camp you will be offered warm lunch.
Karanga Valley Camp to Barafu Camp
Elevation: 4,035 ft to4,640 ft Distance: 6 km
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours Habitat:Alpine Desert
In the morning after breakfast you begin your way to Barafu Camp (4,640 m), the starting point for a night summiting to Uhuru Peak (5,895 m). Our team will set up a camp for you ahead of time, including tents and sleeping bags, so you can relax. After regaining strength, you have to complete an acclimatization hike towards the intermediate Kosovo Camp (4,800 m) and then back to Barafu Camp, where you will be served a hot dinner. It is better to spend the remainder of the day resting and sleeping before a night summit hike.
Hiking to ascent to Uhuru Peak and Descent to Millennium Camp
Elevation: 4,640 ft to 5,895 ft Distance: 15 km
Hiking Time: 8-12 hours Habitat: Arctic
Departure from Barafu Camp (4,640 m) at night and the start of summiting Kilimanjaro: Uhuru Peak (5,895 m). Technically the climb is relatively simple; however, the most challenging part is the high altitude. Each pair of climbers will get a personal guide for the entire ascent to monitor your physical and mental conditions. After your successful ascent to Uhuru Peak – the top of Mount Kilimanjaoro and the last point of the climb on the Lemosho Route, you can descend to the nearest glacier if desired. Then you will return to Barafu Camp and after a 2-hour rest continue your descent to Millennium Camp (3,820 m).
Descent from Millennium Camp to Mweka Gate
Elevation: 3,820 ft to 1,650 ft Distance: 12 km
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours Habitat: Rain Forest
After a warm breakfast, you will head for the park’s exit: Mweka Gate (1,650 m). After your descent the whole group will gather to congratulate you, followed by offering you a chance to share your opinions on the climb in the guestbook. Lastly, we will present you with your commemorative certificates in our office and provide you a transfer back to the hotel.
Transfer to Airport and Departure
Rest in the hotel and transfer to the airport.
The total distance covered is 70 Km or 42 miles.
End of the climb.
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Getting the right Kilimanjaro gear list that will make you to travel safe and comfortable. Being cold, wet and miserable does not increase your summit chances.
What you pack for your Kilimanjaro climb is vitally important to your health and the success of your trek.
This Kilimanjaro gear list consists of items that are necessary on a Kilimanjaro climbing, climbs to high altitude . These items are not optional , they are essential for your comfort and safety. Click Here To View All Mountain gear list you need to bring
We provide variety, quality, fresh fruits and food on the Kilimanjaro climb with a lot of carbohydrates, food diet for vegans and vegetarians as well as special food for client with food allergy, Halal and Kosher are offered.. As you are trekking for between 6-9 hours a day (before summit day you’ll be burning allot of calories and as you are at altitude – even more than you would at sea level.
We ensuring that you are well fed, so you’ve enough energy to get to the top. On all of our Kilimanjaro climbs you will be fully supported by a team of chefs, and cooking porters whom will cater for every dietary requirement and you will have 3 hot cooked meals a day, plus a plentiful supply of water and hot drinks.
Kilimanjaro Full moon climb in a cloudless full moon night without a doubt is an unforgettable experience. The once-in-a-lifetime view of the glaciers glittering in the moonlight is absolutely stunning.
In October 2024, the weather on Mount Kilimanjaro typically varies with altitude due to its varying ecological zones. Here’s a general idea of what you might expect:
Base of the Mountain (around Moshi): The temperatures are usually warm during the day, ranging from around 20°C to 30°C (68°F to 86°F), and cooler at night, dropping to around 10°C to 15°C (50°F to 59°F).
Mountain Slopes (up to 2,000 meters): Temperatures are generally mild, with daytime highs ranging from 15°C to 25°C (59°F to 77°F) and cooler nights.
Montane Forest (2,000 to 2,800 meters): Temperatures during the day can vary between 10°C to 20°C (50°F to 68°F), and at night it can drop to 5°C to 10°C (41°F to 50°F). Expect occasional rain showers.
Heath and Moorland (2,800 to 4,000 meters): Days are cooler with temperatures ranging from 5°C to 15°C (41°F to 59°F), and nights can be cold, dropping to around 0°C to 5°C (32°F to 41°F).
Alpine Desert (4,000 to 5,000 meters): Daytime temperatures are usually below 10°C (50°F), often cooler due to higher altitude. Night temperatures can drop well below freezing, ranging from -5°C to -10°C (23°F to 14°F).
Summit Zone (above 5,000 meters): Extremely cold conditions prevail, with daytime temperatures rarely rising above freezing (0°C or 32°F), and night temperatures can plummet to -10°C to -15°C (14°F to 5°F).
October is generally a good month to climb Mount Kilimanjaro in terms of weather, as it falls between the two rainy seasons (the ‘short rains’ in November and December and the ‘long rains’ from March to May). However, temperatures decrease significantly with altitude, so climbers should be well-prepared for cold conditions, especially at higher elevations.
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