The best time to climb Kilimanjaro is during the dry seasons, from July, August, September, October, November, December & January in 2024 | 2025 | 2026. These months have clear skies, dry trails, and cooler temperatures, making the climb easier and more enjoyable. Hence, 93% to 99% of climbers reach to the top summit of Kilimanjaro followed by February with 90% to 92% then January with 87%, September with 84%, June with 81%, December with 79%, March with 76.02%, October with 69%, November 68.9%, April with 66% and the last is May with 52.91% of winning to reach to top of Kilimanjaro. This best time above enable the climber to make a proper decision of when to climb, which route to use, how many days to use and which climbing distance to choose.
Best Kilimanjaro trekking routes in 2025, 2026, and 2027
The best Kilimanjaro trekking routes include Machame route, Marangu route, Lemosho route, Umbwe route, and Rongai route. You can do Kilimanjaro trekking tour on any route with us during the warmest and driest times of the years 2025, 2026, and 2027. The most favorable Kilimanjaro trekking routes are the Lemosho and Machame routes because they have the highest chance of summiting, the 7 or 8 days on Machame or Lemosho routes have excellent acclimatization and an easier summit night, making these routes the clear winners by a long way.
Best Kilimanjaro hiking prices in 2025, 2026, and 2027
The best and most affordable Kilimanjaro hiking prices range from $1500 to $6000 per person per trip varying from budget, mid-range, and luxury hiking. The Kilimanjaro hiking fee can be paid in US dollars, British pounds, euros, and Tanzania shillings. Book with us to enjoy Kilimanjaro hiking tours at cheap prices.
You may reach us directly to book and ask about the best time to climb Kilimanjaro in 2025, 2026, and 2027, routes, and costs by using the WhatsApp number +255 764 415 889 or emailing sales@africanaturaltours.com, and we will help you arrange Kilimanjaro hiking tour.
Book Machame route Kilimanjaro climbing during the summer months. The Machame route on Kilimanjaro hiking tours is one of the most popular routes on Mount Kilimanjaro. Even better, there is a very high success rate for this Kilimanjaro hiking route. The elevation change throughout the route is gradual, giving your body more time to get used to the higher altitude.
Climbing Kilimanjaro via Lemosho route during the summer season at low prices. Kilimanjaro hiking package on the Lemosho route is considered the most scenic, granting panoramic vistas on various sides of the mountain. As one of the newer routes, Lemosho is an excellent choice for your Kilimanjaro climb. It is our preferred route due to its ideal balance of low crowds, beautiful scenery, and a high summit success rate. Most of our clients book Kilimanjaro hiking packages using this route, and they consistently report that they love it.
We offer Marangu route Kilimanjaro hiking during the dry season with low costs. Kilimanjaro hiking tours can complete the Marangu route in 5 days or join hiking tours for the Marangu route in 6 days. Accommodation on the Marangu route is provided in mountain huts with all the necessities during Kilimanjaro hiking tours. Hikers who are doing these Kilimanjaro climbing tours are supplied with mattresses and pillows, but sleeping bags should be brought along.
Rongai route Kilimanjaro trekking during the warmest time with low costs. Like the Machame route, it is offered on both a 6 days and 7 days itinerary. During the warmest time, book Kilimanjaro trekking tour on the Rongai route from June, July, August, September, and early October, as well as January, February, and March.
Book Kilimanjaro treks on Umbwe route from January to March and June to October. The Umbwe route is known as the steepest Kilimanjaro route. Due to its rapid ascent, the success rate is much lower. We advise only experienced mountain climbers who are used to high altitudes to join Kilimanjaro on this route.