Climb Kilimanjaro

Yes, you need a Tanzanian visa to visit Tanzania, unless you're a national of one of the countries listed here. US, Canadian, British and most European citizens can obtain their visas upon arrival at the airport in Tanzania. If you're a citizen of a different country and need a visa, please check with your embassy whether or not you can obtain a visa upon arrival. That said, we don't recommend waiting till you arrive in the country to obtain a visa, as the queues can be long. We highly recommend applying for your visa online before heading to Tanzania. You can apply for an e-visa at www.immigration.go.tz. We recommend applying at least two weeks in advance of your trip. The cost of a Tanzanian visa is $50. US citizens, however, must purchase a longer, multiple-entry visa for $100.

Please note that in addition to a Tanzanian visa, you also need a passport that's valid for at least six months after your departure date.

No. There are no specific vaccine requirements for visitors to Tanzania. However, be aware that the Government of Tanzania does require proof of yellow fever vaccination upon arrival if you're travelling from a country with a risk of yellow fever.

You might want to talk to your doctor about getting the following vaccinations (which are standard in developed countries) before travelling to Tanzania: Hepatitis A and B, typhoid, tetanus, polio, MMR and meningococcal meningitis.

As the situation with Covid-19 is an ever-changing one, please speak to us about this and we'll advise you on the Government of Tanzania's current coronavirus rules and regulations.

Fit for Travel is a good resource for travel health advice.

Kilimanjaro is a safe climb when you give yourself enough time to acclimatise and travel with a tour operator that uses well-trained guides. Our guides are well trained in knowing how to keep you safe on the mountain, and you should always listen to their advice.

To learn more about safety on Kilimanjaro, which is an important topic, you might like to read:

Kilimanjaro requires no technical climbing experience and any moderately fit person can summit the mountain. However, for most people, it will be one of the hardest things they ever do. Learn how to prepare for Kilimanjaro.

Yes, we encourage both solo and group travellers to sign up for our trips! If travelling on your own, we will put you with a bigger group of like-minded fellow travellers who will soon become your new friends. There's nothing quite like being stuck with each other for a week on a mountain to lead to strong bonds!

On six of the seven Kilimanjaro routes, you sleep in tents provided by your tour operator. Only on the Marangu route, the original Kilimanjaro route, do you sleep in communal, A-frame huts.

Read more about sleeping on Kilimanjaro.

Kilimanjaro can be climbed all year round. That said, the best months to climb it are:

These are the warmest and driest months. July, August and September tend to be the busiest months on the mountain. You can learn more in The best time to climb Kilimanjaro.

Another factor to take into consideration is whether or not you want to do a full moon climb, which is stunning!