Mount Kilimanjaro: Best Time to Visit | Trailwind

Legendary trekKilimanjaro, TanzaniaBest time to visit Mount Kilimanjaro: Jan–Feb & Jun–Oct. Africa's highest peak, a walk from jungle to glacier on the equator.

Best time: Jan–Feb & Jun–Oct

Signature route: Machame Route

In season: ~-6°C high

Climate: -11–-5°C

Fares from: 154

Nearest airport: JRO

Currency: TZS

Language: Swahili

Timezone: UTC+03:00

Best time to visitTwo separate windows work best: Jan–Feb & Jun–Oct. Pick the one that matches what you came for.The routeThe classic way in is the Machame Route. Nearest airport is JRO.Featured in

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Pairs well with

Amboseli National Park, 30 mi away

Tsavo East National Park, 100 mi away

Tarangire National Park, 115 mi away

Nairobi National Park, 122 mi away

Frequently asked questionsWhen is the best time to visit Mount Kilimanjaro?The best time to visit Mount Kilimanjaro is Jan–Feb & Jun–Oct, in Kilimanjaro, Tanzania.Where is Mount Kilimanjaro?Mount Kilimanjaro is in Kilimanjaro, Tanzania. The nearest major airport is JRO.What is Mount Kilimanjaro known for?Africa's highest peak, a walk from jungle to glacier on the equator.Keep exploring

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