Mount Kilimanjaro – The tallest mountain on the continent of Africa, is breathtaking. An incongruous island of rock and snow, the summit rises more than 17,000 feet (5,100m) from the equatorial plains below.

It is one of the world’s most popular climbs and the most highly visited of the Seven Summits for good reason.  A perfect entry point into mountaineering, it introduces you to the realities of mountain living and climbing at altitude while still being achievable for just about anyone willing to train for the experience. Many of the world’s most successful climbers can trace their start to their time on Kili.

We ascend the peak using the Machame Route, which offers the best climbing and boasts a higher chance of success. The route circumnavigates the mountain gradually, allowing climbers ample time to acclimatize.

These extra days spent at altitude help climbers feel stronger and mitigate the chance of altitude illness. This makes the climb safer and gives us more time to enjoy the unique terrain and ecological zones (which make for excellent photo opportunities) on this beautiful peak. You will see when you’re on the mountain that there’s no better way to climb the peak than the Machame Route.

Kilimanjaro is a serious undertaking, and climbers should be prepared and physically fit. Our back office team and our guides will work with you before and throughout the expedition to provide logistics, guidance, and information to best ensure your summit success & safety.

When planning a trek to the Roof of Africa, we don’t doubt that you’ll do your homework comparing routes, prices, operators, and more. If you’ve been digging, it’s more than likely that you’ve noticed a few differences in our Kilimanjaro expeditions compared to others. With more than 300 operators vying for your business, it can feel like a never-ending rabbit hole to navigate and compare all the options. We want to take the legwork out of understanding the difference. After all, who you climb with could be the difference between standing on the Roof of Africa, falling in love with mountaineering, and finding a lifelong passion or being part of a massive team on a route that increases your risk of altitude sickness and having to turn back shy of the summit.

So, how do we choose to set ourselves apart from the rest? We are proud to be a true mountaineering guide service rather than simply a trek operator. With a name like Climbing the Seven Summits, it shouldn’t be a surprise that we lead expeditions all over the world. From the summit of Everest to the top of Antarctica, Aconcagua to Denali, our mission is to deploy the best guides and logistics in the world for your safety and success in the high mountains. In addition, we take pride in having a different approach and philosophy when compared to most travel companies. The quality of our hand-picked, global guide staff, our approach to high altitude illness, our acclimatization schedules, our Marginal Gains Philosophy, and our No D*ckheads Policy are just a few of the things that set us apart.

For more on how we set ourselves apart, check out our recent blog post, Kilimanjaro: Why Climb with an Expedition Company?

Star Guided Expedition: Pega Sherpa, one of the world’s best Himalayan guides, will be leading our December 2024 team climb on Kilimanjaro, which means you have an incredible opportunity to not only tag one of the Seven Summits but also hear Pega’s stories and learn from one of the most accomplished climbers in the Himalayas.

Kilimanjaro Expedition Highlights:

• Stand on the Roof of Africa at 19,341 feet
• Check this classic climb off your bucket list
• See the Furtwangler Glacier before it’s gone
• Listen to our porters sing their famous Kilimanjaro song
• Experience African life and culture