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Trekking/Climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro, Mt. Meru, and Mt. Kenya FAQs
Mount Kilimanjaro can be climbed throughout the year, with successful summits possible even during the rainy season. Daytime temperatures can range from a bone-chilling five degrees to a merciless 30°C, while night temperatures often drop well below freezing. The heaviest rains occur between March–May and November–December, so the best time to climb is during the dry seasons — January, February, June to October, with February and September offering the most stable weather.
Mount Meru and Mount Kenya also share similar seasonal patterns. The best months for these climbs are January to March and June to October, when conditions are generally dry and visibility is excellent.
Mount Meru and Mount Kenya also share similar seasonal patterns. The best months for these climbs are January to March and June to October, when conditions are generally dry and visibility is excellent.
1-Mount Kilimanjaro: Challenging due to its high altitude and long ascent.
2- Mount Meru: Moderate, ideal for acclimatization before tackling Kilimanjaro.
3- Mount Kenya: Varies by route — Lenana Peak is moderate and achievable by trekkers, while Batian and Nelion Peaks are technical climbs requiring mountaineering skills.
2- Mount Meru: Moderate, ideal for acclimatization before tackling Kilimanjaro.
3- Mount Kenya: Varies by route — Lenana Peak is moderate and achievable by trekkers, while Batian and Nelion Peaks are technical climbs requiring mountaineering skills.
Accommodation, meals, park fees, professional guides, porters, and ground transportation are typically included in all climbs.
Yes, all three mountains require trekking permits. These are usually arranged and included in your package price.
• Mount Kilimanjaro:
-> Marangu Route — Mountain huts with bunk beds and shared washrooms.
-> Other routes — Camping in mountain tents pitched by our crew.
• Mount Meru: Shared mountain huts with basic facilities.
• Mount Kenya:
-> Lenana Route (Naro Moru or Sirimon) — Mountain huts and bandas.
-> Chogoria Route — Combination of camping and hut accommodation.
-> Marangu Route — Mountain huts with bunk beds and shared washrooms.
-> Other routes — Camping in mountain tents pitched by our crew.
• Mount Meru: Shared mountain huts with basic facilities.
• Mount Kenya:
-> Lenana Route (Naro Moru or Sirimon) — Mountain huts and bandas.
-> Chogoria Route — Combination of camping and hut accommodation.
Warm layered clothing, a good sleeping bag, sturdy hiking boots, trekking poles, a headlamp, personal toiletries, gloves, a hat, and a refillable water bottle. A detailed packing list is provided upon booking.
Keys Tours guides are trained and experienced in handling altitude and medical issues. Health checks are conducted twice daily using a pulse oximeter to monitor oxygen and pulse levels.
• All guides carry first aid kits, emergency oxygen, and a portable stretcher.
• In severe cases, evacuation is arranged to KCMC Hospital (Moshi) or the nearest referral hospital.
• Helicopter evacuation may be coordinated if covered by your insurance and weather allows.
• For mild altitude sickness, descent to a lower altitude is arranged until recovery.
• All guides carry first aid kits, emergency oxygen, and a portable stretcher.
• In severe cases, evacuation is arranged to KCMC Hospital (Moshi) or the nearest referral hospital.
• Helicopter evacuation may be coordinated if covered by your insurance and weather allows.
• For mild altitude sickness, descent to a lower altitude is arranged until recovery.
A good level of fitness is necessary. Prior trekking experience is recommended, especially for Kilimanjaro and Mount Kenya.
Yes. Itineraries can be customized based on your fitness level, time, and interests — including combined treks or additional rest/acclimatization days.
Minimum age is generally 10–12 years, with no strict upper limit. Fitness and medical clearance are the main factors considered.
• 7–14 days before arrival: 25% charge of the total cost.
• 6 days or less before arrival: 50% charge.
• No-shows: 100% charge of the total cost.
• 6 days or less before arrival: 50% charge.
• No-shows: 100% charge of the total cost.
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