Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania

Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania

Sat 19th Dec 2026

Members Only 17 Days+

Walk, Back-pack, Commercial Trip, International

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Interested in a real adventure? Want to challenge yourself and climb Africa’s highest peak (5,895m), and the highest free standing mountain in the world? I am seeking interest for a group of 10 walkers to participate in an 8 day trek to Mount Kilimanjaro with the support of a licensed trekking company. Mt Kilimanjaro can only be climbed with the support of licensed guides. No technical mountain climbing skills are necessary, although this is nonetheless a serious hike requiring long distance walking each day and adjustment to altitude.

We will be hiking the Lemosho Route on the western side of the mountain, arguably the best all-round route for scenery and acclimatisation starting with two days in the forest before crossing the Shira Plateau and joining the main route to the summit. This is a special once in a lifetime trip that includes a rare opportunity to spend one night at crater camp next to the Furtwangler Glacier (expected to disappear by 2050), inside the dormant crater of Kilimanjaro, followed by a sunrise climb to Uhuru Peak. Hike start date to occur sometime between 19 and 29 December 2026 pending consultation with the group. For photographers there is a full moon over Kilimanjaro on 24 December 2026.

There is an additional option of a 5 day safari afterwards organised by the same tour company.

Approximate costs of the fully supported hike (guides, porters, all meals, camping, fees etc) is approximately $4500.00 ($US $2750). Does not include airfares from Australia to Kilimanjaro International Airport.


A multi day backpacking or base-camping activity.

Date and Time

Start Sat 19th Dec 2026 @ 09:00am Finish* Tue 05th Jan 2027 @ 09:00am
*Activity finishing time may not always be accurate, always confirm with the activity owner.

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