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Best Time to Climb Kilimanjaro for Beginners: A Seasonal Guide

Conquering the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro is a dream for many, but for beginners, choosing the right time to climb is crucial. In this blog post, we'll explore the best seasons to climb Kilimanjaro for those new to the mountain, considering factors such as weather, crowds, and overall conditions.

Peak Season (December to February, June to August)

Pros:

Pleasant weather: Clear skies, minimal rainfall, and comfortable temperatures make it ideal for beginners.

Abundant wildlife: Spot a variety of animals, including the elusive mountain zebra.

Well-maintained trails: Enjoy well-defined paths and increased availability of services.

Cons:

Crowds: Be prepared for larger groups of climbers and potentially longer wait times.

Higher prices: Accommodation and other services may be more expensive during peak season.

Shoulder Season (March to May, September to November)

Pros:

Fewer crowds: Enjoy a more peaceful and intimate experience.

Lower prices: Save money on accommodation and other expenses.

Pleasant weather: Still enjoy comfortable conditions with fewer crowds.

Cons:

Potential for rain: Be prepared for occasional showers or mist.

Reduced availability of services: Some accommodations and amenities may be less accessible.

Off-Peak Season (January, February, March, April, May, October, November, December)

Pros:

Significantly lower prices: Enjoy significant savings on your trip.

Fewer crowds: Experience a truly solitary climb.

Cons:

Potentially harsher weather: Be prepared for colder temperatures and more rainfall.

Reduced availability of services: Limited accommodations and amenities may be available.

Factors to Consider When Choosing a Season for Beginners

Weather: If you're a beginner, it's recommended to choose a season with pleasant weather to minimize challenges. The peak and shoulder seasons offer the most favorable conditions.

Crowds: If you prefer a less crowded experience, consider the shoulder or off-peak seasons.

Budget: The off-peak season is the most budget-friendly option, but you might encounter harsher weather conditions.

Physical fitness: If you're not in peak physical condition, the shoulder or off-peak seasons may allow for more gradual acclimatization.

Highlight: PoaPoa Tours' Beginner-Friendly Kilimanjaro Packages

At PoaPoa Tours, we offer tailored Kilimanjaro trekking packages for beginners, considering the best time of year to climb based on your preferences and experience level. Our packages include:

Peak Season: Enjoy optimal weather conditions and abundant wildlife sightings.

Shoulder Season: Experience fewer crowds and potentially lower prices.

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Climbing Highlights

Duration:  5 Days Climb, 2 Days in the Hotel Category:   Trekking Trekking Route: Machame Attraction: World tallest free-standing mountain at 5895M asl, The three peaks (Mawenzi, Shira and Kibo), The Snow, Five distinct climate zones. Cultivation, Forest, Heather-Moorland, Alpine Desert and Summit climate zones Tour Guides Language: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Start in: Moshi End in: Moshi Packing list: Camera set with enough zoom etc. Extra info: Provide Porters and Cookers to accompany you while on the mountain.

Climbing Overview

The Machame route approaching the summit through the forest from the west and joins the other trekking routes from machame route before traversing beneath the southern ice fields of Kibo. The rainforest is extremely beautiful. Kilimanjaro Machame route 6 days gives a complete maximum time to acclimatization, and also you may get your first closer look at the glaciated dome of Kibo if the evening clouds permit.

Machame Route Details

CLIMBING HIGHLIGHTS Duration:  7 Days Climb, 2 Days in the Hotel Category:   Trekking Trekking Route: Rongai Attraction: World tallest free-standing mountain at 5895M asl, The three peaks (Mawenzi, Shira and Kibo), The Snow, Five distinct climate zones. Cultivation, Forest, Heather-Moorland, Alpine Desert and Summit climate zones Tour Guides Language: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Start in: Moshi End in: Moshi Packing list: Camera set with enough zoom etc. Extra info: Provide Porters and Cookers to accompany you while on the mountain.

Climbing Overview

The KILIMANJARO CLIMBING will starts and end at Mountain Inn Hotel in Moshi. You may arrive any time of the day on Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), you will be picked up with a private transfer waiting at the airport to take you to Mountain inn Hotel. Airport transfers are part of package there will be no extra charges. Kilimanjaro Climbing Prices GROUP SIZE 2 people GROUP SIZE 3 people GROUP SIZE 4-5 people GROUP SIZE 6-8 GROUP SIZE 9-10 $1620 $ 1600 $1590 $1550 US$ 1510

Climbing Detailed

Day 1: Arrive in Moshi Arrive in Moshi use a private transfer to Mountain in Hotel B/B. You will meet in the evening for a pre-climb briefing and equipment’s checkup, We will also have to confirm that you have the proper required medical coverage personal travel insurance. Day 2: Simba Camp (Meals Full board) The day start with a ride to Marangu gate to finish all the necessary park registration formalities, then  transfer by SUV minibus to Rongai gate. The climbing begins from Nale Moru gate (6,400 ft) on a small path that winds through maize and potatoes fields then entering a pine forest. The track then starts to become more climb regularly, but slightly through a gorgeous forest that accommodates a range of wildlife, including the Colobus monkey. These monkeys are black with a long ‘cape’ of whitish hair and a flowing whitish tail. The forest begins to be thin out on the edge of the moorland zone. Before we take in the sprawling views of Kenyan plains as you arrive at your first campsite at Rongai One Camp (8,500 ft).  Day 3:  Second Cave (Meals Full board) Today the morning walk is a solid ascent up to reach the Second Cave (11,300 ft) with terrific sights of Kibo and the Eastern Icefields on the crater rim. After lunch you leave the main trail and heading southeast through the moorland on a smaller path in the direction of the serrated peaks of Mawenzi. Our campsite is under a sheltered valley which is decorated with giant Seneca’s near Kikelewa Caves (11,800 ft).  Day 4:  Kikelelwa Cave (Meals Full board) Will start with a short but very steep climb which is rewarded by superb views and a real sense of wilderness. You will be leavi vegetation behind shortly before getting to the next camp on Mawenzi Tarn (14,200 ft), outstandingly the camp situated in a valley directly beneath the towering spikes of Mawenzi. Then this afternoon will be spent free resting or explore the surrounding areas as an relief to acclimatization.  Day 5: Mawenzi Turn (Meals Full board) Today you would have an additional day to acclimatize, Explore the area with a walk up to Saddle on the way to Camel’s Back. Then later return back to camp at Mawenzi Tarn (14,200 ft).  Day 6: Mawenzi Turn to Kibo Hut (F/B) After a well-deserved breakfast you will cross the lunar desert of saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo to arrive Kibo Hut (15,400 ft) on the bottom of the wall of the crater. The rest of the day is spent resting in prepare yourselves for the early morning final push ascending.  Day 7: Kibo Hut to Summit to Horrombo Hut (F/B) You will start the final ascent which is generally is the most demanding part of the climb by flashlights around 1 a.m. We trudge very slowly in the darkness on a twist trail through unfastened volcanic scree to reach the crater rim at Gillman’s Point (18,600 ft). Here you will have a little rest to enjoy the remarkable sunrise over Mawenzi. Those who are still feeling stronger would make the three-hour round trip to Uhuru Peak (19,345 ft), passing nearby to the almighty glaciers and ice cliffs which still occupy most of the summit area. Then descend to Kibo Hut (15,400 ft) which is surprisingly fast and, after some refreshments, you will proceed the descending to Horombo Huts (12,200 ft).  Day 8: Horrombo Hut (F/B) After breakfast continue with a solid descent takes us down over moorland to Mandara Huts (8,900 ft). We then lastly descending on a lovely lavish forest on a good path to Kilimanjaro National Park gate at Marangu (6,000 ft), where you will later be transferred back to Moshu at Mountain Inn Hotel.  Day 9: Departure day: After breakfast, depending on your flights scheduled a private transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport, JRO will be offered confirm with your Kilimanjaro guide the flights time. Please send us and E-mail any time to discuss your adventurous trip to Tanzania and get the perfect quotation. Would you like to Trek Kilimanjaro for Charity Challenges? Above climbing itinerary can be taken as your own personal charity or group charity all you got do is to let us and we will work it out.

Price Includes

• Tanzania VAT on tourism activities and park fees • Return transfers Kilimanjaro airport to Moshi and Moshi to Kilimanjaro airport • Hotel stay the night before and after the climb on B/B basis (double occupancy) • with lunch dinner and breakfast while on the mountain • Transfer from your hotel to starting point of your climb, and return to hotel after climb • Large portions of fresh, healthy, nutritious food whilst on trekking • All Kilimanjaro National Park gate fees, camping fees and climbing permits. • Kilimanjaro National Park rescue fees (Kilimanjaro Rescue Team) • Emergency oxygen (for use in emergencies only – not as summiting aid) • Basic first aid kit (for use in emergencies only) • Qualified mountain guide, assistant guides, porters and cook • Salaries for mountain crew as per guidelines set by Kilimanjaro National Park • Breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as hot drinks on the mountain • Camping equipment (tents, camp chairs, tables & sleeping mattress • Water for washing up daily • Porter to carry your duffel bag (max weight 15kg / 32 lbs) from one camp to the next camp. • Kilimanjaro National Park certificate for your successful summit attempt • Flying Doctor Service

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Itinerary Highlights

Duration:  8 Days Climb, 2 Days in the Hotel Category:   Trekking Trekking Route: Lemosho Attraction: World tallest free-standing mountain at 5895M asl, The three peaks (Mawenzi, Shira and Kibo), The Snow, Five distinct climate zones. Cultivation, Forest, Heather-Moorland, Alpine Desert and Summit climate zones Tour Guides Language: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Start in: Moshi End in: Moshi Packing list: Camera set with enough zoom etc. Extra info: Provide Porters and Cookers to accompany you while on the mountain.

Itinerary Overview

Kilimanjaro Climbing Lemosho Route from Barranco to Barafu will be broken up into two days of which allowing for a short day just before to the summit endeavor, Kilimanjaro climbing lemosho route 8 days has an important thing because summit day will begins on the midnight therefore hikers on this trip of kilimanjaro climbing lemosho route 8 days are sleep disadvantaged going into the toughest day on the mountain, By having a short day beforehand, climbers can have enough time to rest so to increase the summit reaching success whilst taking kilimanjaro climbing lemosho route 8 days.

Itinerary Details

CLIMBING HIGHLIGHTS Duration:  7 Days Climb, 2 Days in the Hotel Category:   Trekking Trekking Route: Rongai Attraction: World tallest free-standing mountain at 5895M asl, The three peaks (Mawenzi, Shira and Kibo), The Snow, Five distinct climate zones. Cultivation, Forest, Heather-Moorland, Alpine Desert and Summit climate zones Tour Guides Language: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Start in: Moshi End in: Moshi Packing list: Camera set with enough zoom etc. Extra info: Provide Porters and Cookers to accompany you while on the mountain.

Climbing Overview

The KILIMANJARO CLIMBING will starts and end at Mountain Inn Hotel in Moshi. You may arrive any time of the day on Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), you will be picked up with a private transfer waiting at the airport to take you to Mountain inn Hotel. Airport transfers are part of package there will be no extra charges. Kilimanjaro Climbing Prices GROUP SIZE 2 people GROUP SIZE 3 people GROUP SIZE 4-5 people GROUP SIZE 6-8 GROUP SIZE 9-10 $1620 $ 1600 $1590 $1550 US$ 1510

Climbing Detailed

Day 1: Arrive in Moshi Arrive in Moshi use a private transfer to Mountain in Hotel B/B. You will meet in the evening for a pre-climb briefing and equipment’s checkup, We will also have to confirm that you have the proper required medical coverage personal travel insurance. Day 2: Simba Camp (Meals Full board) The day start with a ride to Marangu gate to finish all the necessary park registration formalities, then  transfer by SUV minibus to Rongai gate. The climbing begins from Nale Moru gate (6,400 ft) on a small path that winds through maize and potatoes fields then entering a pine forest. The track then starts to become more climb regularly, but slightly through a gorgeous forest that accommodates a range of wildlife, including the Colobus monkey. These monkeys are black with a long ‘cape’ of whitish hair and a flowing whitish tail. The forest begins to be thin out on the edge of the moorland zone. Before we take in the sprawling views of Kenyan plains as you arrive at your first campsite at Rongai One Camp (8,500 ft).  Day 3:  Second Cave (Meals Full board) Today the morning walk is a solid ascent up to reach the Second Cave (11,300 ft) with terrific sights of Kibo and the Eastern Icefields on the crater rim. After lunch you leave the main trail and heading southeast through the moorland on a smaller path in the direction of the serrated peaks of Mawenzi. Our campsite is under a sheltered valley which is decorated with giant Seneca’s near Kikelewa Caves (11,800 ft).  Day 4:  Kikelelwa Cave (Meals Full board) Will start with a short but very steep climb which is rewarded by superb views and a real sense of wilderness. You will be leavi vegetation behind shortly before getting to the next camp on Mawenzi Tarn (14,200 ft), outstandingly the camp situated in a valley directly beneath the towering spikes of Mawenzi. Then this afternoon will be spent free resting or explore the surrounding areas as an relief to acclimatization.  Day 5: Mawenzi Turn (Meals Full board) Today you would have an additional day to acclimatize, Explore the area with a walk up to Saddle on the way to Camel’s Back. Then later return back to camp at Mawenzi Tarn (14,200 ft).  Day 6: Mawenzi Turn to Kibo Hut (F/B) After a well-deserved breakfast you will cross the lunar desert of saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo to arrive Kibo Hut (15,400 ft) on the bottom of the wall of the crater. The rest of the day is spent resting in prepare yourselves for the early morning final push ascending.  Day 7: Kibo Hut to Summit to Horrombo Hut (F/B) You will start the final ascent which is generally is the most demanding part of the climb by flashlights around 1 a.m. We trudge very slowly in the darkness on a twist trail through unfastened volcanic scree to reach the crater rim at Gillman’s Point (18,600 ft). Here you will have a little rest to enjoy the remarkable sunrise over Mawenzi. Those who are still feeling stronger would make the three-hour round trip to Uhuru Peak (19,345 ft), passing nearby to the almighty glaciers and ice cliffs which still occupy most of the summit area. Then descend to Kibo Hut (15,400 ft) which is surprisingly fast and, after some refreshments, you will proceed the descending to Horombo Huts (12,200 ft).  Day 8: Horrombo Hut (F/B) After breakfast continue with a solid descent takes us down over moorland to Mandara Huts (8,900 ft). We then lastly descending on a lovely lavish forest on a good path to Kilimanjaro National Park gate at Marangu (6,000 ft), where you will later be transferred back to Moshu at Mountain Inn Hotel.  Day 9: Departure day: After breakfast, depending on your flights scheduled a private transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport, JRO will be offered confirm with your Kilimanjaro guide the flights time. Please send us and E-mail any time to discuss your adventurous trip to Tanzania and get the perfect quotation. Would you like to Trek Kilimanjaro for Charity Challenges? Above climbing itinerary can be taken as your own personal charity or group charity all you got do is to let us and we will work it out.

Price Includes

• Tanzania VAT on tourism activities and park fees • Return transfers Kilimanjaro airport to Moshi and Moshi to Kilimanjaro airport • Hotel stay the night before and after the climb on B/B basis (double occupancy) • with lunch dinner and breakfast while on the mountain • Transfer from your hotel to starting point of your climb, and return to hotel after climb • Large portions of fresh, healthy, nutritious food whilst on trekking • All Kilimanjaro National Park gate fees, camping fees and climbing permits. • Kilimanjaro National Park rescue fees (Kilimanjaro Rescue Team) • Emergency oxygen (for use in emergencies only – not as summiting aid) • Basic first aid kit (for use in emergencies only) • Qualified mountain guide, assistant guides, porters and cook • Salaries for mountain crew as per guidelines set by Kilimanjaro National Park • Breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as hot drinks on the mountain • Camping equipment (tents, camp chairs, tables & sleeping mattress • Water for washing up daily • Porter to carry your duffel bag (max weight 15kg / 32 lbs) from one camp to the next camp. • Kilimanjaro National Park certificate for your successful summit attempt • Flying Doctor Service

Prices Excludes