Mount Kilimanjaro Trekking
Kilimanjaro stands alone, in more ways than one. Though it’s not technical, it demands stamina, patience, and respect for altitude. The Roof of Africa – as we admirers call it – is the highest mountain in Africa and the highest free-standing mountain above sea level in the world, at 5,895 m above sea level and 4,900 m above its plateau base.
You Bring the Guts,
We Guide the Way Take the High Road to the Roof of Africa
The mountain stands like a monument on the horizon, and known for long hikes through different climatic zones that feels like walking through different worlds: rainforest, moorland, alpine desert, then snow at the peak. What makes Mount Kilimanjaro remarkable isn’t just the height. It’s the transformation along the way.
As for us at Sky Afro Adventure, climbing it is all about good preparations, smart route planning, and being guided by people who understand how things work out on the mountains. Our team members were born and grew up here, and have walked these trails more times than they can count. We’ve learned that the best way up is with patience, good planning, and the right people by your side.
We focus on the details so you can focus on the climb. No forced pace. Just a real mountain, a professional team, and a goal worth showing up for.
Experience Sky Afro Adventure’s Kilimanjaro Treks tailored to your plan!
Sky Afro Adventure offers climbs through 5 out of 7 routes on Mount Kilimanjaro:
Machame Route
Dramatic and scenic, often called the “Whiskey Route.” Great acclimatization profile.
Marangu Route
Lemosho Route
Wide, quiet, and incredibly beautiful. Ideal for those seeking a less crowded path.
Rongai Route
The Northern Circuit
Scenic, longest, and less challenging. Best for bother experienced and inexperienced trekkers.
Each route offers its own unique experience of the climb. Our job is to help you choose the one that suits your pace, and is physically and mentally perfect for you.
Kilimanjaro Trekking Packages
6 Days | 5 Nights
Marangu Route
The Marangu Route, often referred to as the “Coca-Cola Route,” is one of the most popular ways to climb Kilimanjaro
6 Days | 5 Nights
Rongai Route
The Rongai Route is a quieter and drier path up Mount Kilimanjaro, approaching the mountain from the north near the Kenyan border.
7 Days | 6 Nights
Machame Route
The Machame Route, often referred to as the “Whiskey Route,” is one of the most scenic and popular ways to climb Mount Kilimanjaro.
7 Days | 6 Nights
Umbwe Route
The Umbwe Route is the most direct and one of the most challenging routes to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro Known for its steep ascents
9 Days | 8 Nights
Lemosho Route
The Lemosho Route is one of the best options for climbing Kilimanjaro. It offers ample time for acclimatization and showcases
Tanzania Mountain
Other Mountain to Trekking
Mount Meru
Often overshadowed by Kilimanjaro, Mount Meru is in no one’s shadow once you begin the climb. It’s steep, wild, and utterly captivating. Located in Arusha National Park, it offers a quieter, sharper trek with ridgeline walks, crater views, and a clear sense of isolation.
What makes Mount Meru such a powerful climb isn’t just its size, it’s the silence. The trail cuts through forest where giraffes and buffalo roam freely, and then quickly gains altitude as you hug exposed edges overlooking ancient volcanic scars. For some of our clients, Mount Meru is a warm-up for Kilimanjaro climb. For some others, it’s the main act – a serious trek that’s often underestimated, but never forgotten.
Ol Doinyo Lengai
This is not a polite climb. It's raw, steep, and done mostly in darkness. But for those drawn to extremes, Ol Doinyo Lengai, the “Mountain of God” to the Maasai, offers a haunting, otherworldly experience.
Located in northern Tanzania’s Rift Valley, this active volcano rises from the plains like a dagger. You start late at night to avoid the extreme heat during the day. The climb is direct, more vertical hike than trail, and by dawn, you reach a lunar-like summit where you can feel the earth shifting below your feet.
The Mount Ol Doinyo Lengai isn’t a tourist climb, it’s for those willing to trade comfort for something ancient and alive. The views over Lake Natron and the surrounding valley at sunrise are nothing short of surreal.
