Tanzania Climbing Adventures

Climbing in northern Tanzania is mostly high trekking: Mount Kilimanjaro, Mount Meru in Arusha National Park, and the steep night ascent of Ol Doinyo Lengai. Arem builds these as private climbs with registered mountain crews, then adds safari or Zanzibar nights if you want them.

Kilimanjaro routes we run

• Machame — the popular scenic camp route; better with 7 days than a rushed 6.
• Lemosho — longer approach from the west, strong acclimatisation when you take 7 or 8 days.
• Rongai — approaches from the north, often drier, a good choice in months with more rain on the south-west forest.
• Marangu — hut route, gentler walking, still a serious altitude outing.
• Umbwe — steeper and quieter; for trekkers who already have mountain days.

Browse current departures under Kilimanjaro and trekking and the park background on Kilimanjaro National Park.

Mount Meru

Meru is Tanzania’s second-highest peak and a proper 3–4 day trek in its own right. Some climbers use it as acclimatisation before Kilimanjaro; others come only for Meru’s crater views and wildlife on the forest trail. See the 4-day Mount Meru trek.

Ol Doinyo Lengai

The Maasai “Mountain of God” is a night climb on steep ash, usually combined with Lake Natron. It is a different sport from Kilimanjaro: shorter, hotter, and not a high-altitude expedition. Details: 3-day Ol Doinyo Lengai.

Prepare with health and safety on Kilimanjaro, best time to climb, and the packing list.

Plan this with the Arusha team

WhatsApp +255 769 891 360 or request a quote. Tell us dates, group size and whether you want a park safari, Kilimanjaro, or both.

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