Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro is a challenging yet achievable adventure for many trekkers. It’s the highest mountain in Africa at 5,895 meters (19,341 feet) and doesn’t require technical climbing skills, making it popular among adventurous travelers. Here’s an overview of what you should know:
At 5,895m, Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest freestanding mountain in the world and tallest mountain in Africa. Located in Tanzania, Mount Kilimanjaro is one of the Seven Summits and is popular with both experienced and lesser-experienced trekkers, requiring no technical mountaineering skills or equipment. This is not to say that climbing Kilimanjaro is an easy feat and we recommend checking out our Kilimanjaro Training Plan before embarking on one of our once-in-a-lifetime trips to Kilimanjaro, Tanzania