Mount Kilimanjaro is the tallest free-standing volcano in the world, the tallest and only glaciated peak of Africa. At 5895 meters (19341 feet), it presents an exhilarating and formidable challenge. At Wings of Africa, we have led climbers of all skills and abilities to a successful summit – from experienced climbers in pursuit of the seven summits, to families with teens, adults in their 70’s, and people with severe disabilities, such as blindness. Men and women achieve similar success rates at summiting. Kilimanjaro requires training and preparation, but rewards your efforts with its spectacular beauty, unforgettable adventure and camaraderie on the trek.
Kilimanjaro is one of the world’s most accessible high summits, a beacon for visitors from around the world. Most climbers reach the crater rim with little more than a walking stick, proper clothing and determination. And those who reach Uhuru Point, the actual summit, or Gillman’s Point on the lip of the crater, will have earned their climbing certificates.
And their memories.
But there is so much more to Kili than her summit. The ascent of the slopes is a virtual climatic world tour, from the tropics to the Arctic.
Routes and Packages. There are many routes, which vary in length and technical difficulty. Generally speaking, longer routes allow for better acclimation to the altitude and make it easier to reach the summit. Wings of Africa offers the following full-service packages. All our packages include transportation from your hotel to the mountain and back, full camp support including private toilets, 3 freshly cooked nutritious meals per day, guides with many years of experience on the mountain, and medical first-response training, camp setup and porter services.
