Established
1973
Size
1,688 km²
Elevation
1,830–5,895 m
Ecosystem
Montane Forest, Alpine, Glacial
Best Time
January – March, June – October
Entry Fee
$70 per adult/day
About Kilimanjaro National Park
Mount Kilimanjaro is Africa's highest peak at 5,895 meters and the world's tallest freestanding mountain — a snow-capped volcanic giant rising dramatically from the East African plains. Kilimanjaro National Park protects the mountain above the tree line and its six distinct ecological zones. Remarkably, Kilimanjaro requires no technical climbing skills, making it the world's highest walkable summit attracting 35,000+ climbers annually. The journey through five climate zones in 5–9 days has been described as traveling from the equator to the Arctic.
What Makes It Special
Africa's highest peak (5,895 m)
World's tallest freestanding mountain
No technical climbing required
5 climate zones
UNESCO World Heritage
Wildlife & Species
Things to Do
Best Time to Visit
Peak Season
Best wildlife viewing
JanFebJulAugSepOct
Shoulder Season
Fewer crowds, good value
JunMar
Green Season
Lush landscapes, birding
AprMayNovDec
Where to Stay
Aishi Machame Hotel
Mid-RangePurpose-built pre-climb base with mountain views and gear storage.
From $150/night / night
Kaliwa Lodge
LuxuryBoutique coffee estate lodge on Kilimanjaro's slopes with Uhuru Peak views.
From $350/night / night
Kilimanjaro Mountain Huts
BasicMountain huts at Mandara, Horombo, and Kibo — basic dormitory accommodation on Marangu route.
From $0 (included) / night
Safari Packages
7-Day Machame Route Summit Climb
The Whiskey Route — most scenic path to Uhuru Peak with high summit success rate
6-Day Marangu Route Classic
The only route with mountain hut accommodation, known as the Coca-Cola Route