Challenge Overview

Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa and the tallest free-standing mountain in the world. Rising from the plains of Tanzania to an incredible 5,895 metres (19,341 feet), it is one of the world’s most famous trekking challenges.

I will be attempting the mountain via the Lemosho Route, a spectacular multi-day trek that passes through rainforest, moorland, alpine desert and finally the Arctic summit zone.

Key Facts

• Height: 5,895 metres
• Location: Tanzania
• Highest Mountain in Africa
• Tallest Free-Standing Mountain in the World
• Route: Lemosho Route
• Duration: Approximately 7-8 days