Kilimanjaro Trek - Nyange Adventures

BEST VALUE KILIMANJARO ETHICAL TREK

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My trek to Kili was absolutely fantastic! I really cannot fault Nyange's organization in the slightest. I feel they really went out of their way to make sure everything went as smoothly as possible. Special thanks to my guide Francis, and also the owner Praise who was super friendly.

Crazy Nomad

Kili trek client

Our Machame Trek to Kili was a big success! First, a big thank you to the owner Praise for being so nice and helpful. And of course, thank you as well to the whole Kili crew. Our two guides Francis and Richard, our cook and all the porters. You guys rock! It was definitely not easy to climb Kili but it was made easier with your help.

heidi

Kili trek client

Overview

Rich in diverse fauna and flora, Mount Kilimanjaro stands at 5,895 metres making it the tallest mountain in Africa and the world’s highest freestanding mountain.

Conquering Mt. Kilimanjaro is mostly a matter of fitness and determination mixed in with how well your body adjusts to the high altitude. Our staff are well trained in recognizing signs of altitude sickness – the biggest enemy to a successful summit.

Your health will be expertly monitored along the way. By listening to your guides and heeding their advice, you will have the greatest opportunity for a successful and healthy climb.

Kilimanjaro routes

There are several routes to choose from, taking anything from 5 to 10 days depending on your abilities, budget and time. These are: Machame (6 or 7 days), Marangu (5 or 6 days), Rongai (6 or 7 days), Umbwe (6 days), Lemosho (7 to 9 days) and Northern Circuit (9 to 10 days)

We usually recommend both the 7 Day Machame and 8 Day Lemosho routes asgood options for climbers of all abilities. Not only are these routes known for being incredibly scenic, they also both have very high success rates as they allow your body to adjust to the altitude over several days.

Preparations

Climbing Kilimanjaro involves passing through several climate zones, from equatorial rainforests surrounded by banana and coffee plantations, to near arctic conditions. This makes packing the right layers vital. We’ve prepared a page with relevant details for you to prepare a Mount Kilimanjaro climb.

December – February

Regarded by some as the best time to climb
Favorable weather conditions
Good visibility from the summit

March – June (low season)

Weather can be rainy
Despite being wetter, it is not cooler
Visibility is good

July – August (high season)

These months see a drop in temperature
Usually no rain
Busier season, seeing more groups on the mountain

September – November

Weather is fair
Generally little rain
Fewer groups on the mountain

Safety & Success rate

Your safety is one number one concern, and we have some of the best guides in town who are accompanied by the best mountain safety equipment and evacuation procedures.

On the mountain we make sure:

You eat and drink properly
We check your oxygen levels twice a day
We brief you on every aspect of safety and healthy practices
We observe for any signs of altitude sickness and act accordingly
We follow all emergency procedures when needed

Our success rate is 98%

This means most of the clients succeed in reaching the summit
This is because we observe early signs of altitude sickness which is a major cause of people not making to the top
However, we don’t risk the lives of our clients, that’s why some do not make it to the top.

Kilimanjaro Itineraries

7 days Machame

A route used by more than 50% of Kilimanjaro trekkers. Machame route is a great option for you especially if you do it with this 7 days itinerary.

6 Days Marangu

The only Kilimanjaro route that you can sleep in huts. A relatively easier route,but very challenging on the summit day.It’s perfect if you are afraid of high slopes.

8 days Lemosho

The Lemosho route starts on the western side of the mountain just beneath the Shira Route. This is one of the most scenics and highly recommended for good acclimatization.

6 days Machame

A route used by more than 50% of Kilimanjaro trekkers. Machame route is a great option for you especially if you do it with this 7 days itinerary.

5 Days Marangu

The only Kilimanjaro route that you can sleep in huts. A relatively easier route,but very challenging on the summit day.It’s perfect if you are afraid of high slopes.

7 days Lemosho

The Lemosho route starts on the western side of the mountain just beneath the Shira Route. This is one of the most scenics and highly recommended for good acclimatization.

6 days Umbwe

Short and steep, the Umbwe route is considered the most challenging route on the mountain. Traffic on this route is very low, which might make it an attractive route to climbers. However, due to its quick ascent up Mt. Kilimanjaro it has one of the lower success rates for reaching the summit.

9 Days Northern Circuit

The Northern Circuit Route follows the Lemosho trail in the beginning, approaching the mountain from the west. However, instead of following the southern traverse the Northern Circuit traverses the mountain around the northern slopes.

BEST VALUE KILIMANJARO ETHICAL TREK

Overview

Kilimanjaro routes

Preparations

Safety & Success rate

Kilimanjaro Itineraries

7 days Machame

6 Days Marangu

8 days Lemosho

6 days Machame

5 Days Marangu

7 days Lemosho

6 days Umbwe

9 Days Northern Circuit

Frequent Asked Questions

CAN CHILDREN CLIMB KILIMANJARO?

CAN YOU LEAVE EXCESS LUGGAGE BEHIND WHILST TREKKING KILIMANJARO?

WHAT IS THE RECOMMENDED WEIGHT FOR OUR DAY PACK?

What should I pack for my climb

WHAT IS THE WEATHER LIKE ON MT KILIMANJARO?

WHAT IS THE WEIGHT LIMIT FOR LUGGAGE ON KILIMANJARO CLIMBS?

DO WE TIP THE MOUNTAIN CREW?