Want to climb Mount Kilimanjaro

Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania is an unforgettable way to spend a week of your life. At 19,340ft its the tallest mountain in Africa and one of the fabled Seven Summits. Few can boast that they've climbed Mount Kilimanjaro and watched the sun rise over Africa below. At 4th Summit we love climbing Mount Kilimanjaro; organising private, group and charity climbs on all 6 routes (the Machame route, Shira route, Umbwe route, Lemosho route, Rongai route and Marangu route). Come join us in Africa!

How to plan a climb of Mount Kilimanjaro

Choosing to climb Mount Kilimanjaro is a big decision, thats why we aim to provide you with as much organised information as possible. Take your time to work through it and if you’ve any questions get in touch.

Use these 3 steps as a guide for planning your climb

GoGet started: learn about climbing Mount Kilimanjaro
GoDecided you want to climb Mount Kilimanjaro? Learn about the different routes available
GoPicked a route? Join a climb or make your own

Our 2008/09 climbs of Mount Kilimanjaro

Click a climb to view more info. Cost includes ALL ground arrangements

21-29 Sep 08: Shira Route

Climb with 4th Summit founder Dave Robb on our 7-day climb of Mount Kilimanjaro’s less-climbed Shira Route

COST: £900 / $1800
PLACES: last few!

26 Dec-03 Jan 09: Machame Route

What better way to see in the new year than from the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro!.

COST: £970 / $1940
PLACES: Yes

17-25 Jan 09: Machame Route

Work off that Christmas weight as you climb Mount Kilimanjaro bu the Machame Route during the short dry season.

COST: £970 / $1940
PLACES: Yes

14-22 Feb 09: Machame Route

As the short dry season begins to close Mount Kilimanjaro becomes less busy, perfect for those looking for a more secluded adventure

COST: £970 / $1940
PLACES: Yes

16-24 May 09: Machame Route

Kick-start the climbing season on Mount Kilimanjaro with our 7-day Machame Route climb.

COST: £970 / $1940
PLACES: Yes

06-14 Jun 09: Shira Route

As the season picks up, we head off to climb the quieter Shira Route to avoid some of the busier sections of Mount Kilimanjaro

COST: £970 / $1940
PLACES: Yes

18-26 Jul 09: Machame Route

Want to meet a ton of other climbers while climbing Mount Kilimanjaro's Machame Route? This is the trip for you!

COST: £970 / $1940
PLACES: Yes

08-16 Aug 09: Shira Route

With the mountain at its busiest why not get away from the crouds on the quieter Shira Route

COST: £970 / $1940
PLACES: Yes

19-27 Sep 09: Machame Route

Finish off the season on Mount Kilimanjaro as we head off to climb the Machame Route

COST: £970 / $1940
PLACES: Yes

26 Dec-03 Jan 10: Machame Route

Always a popular climb so sign-up now for your chance to see the first sunrise of the new year from the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro!

COST: £1050 / $2100
PLACES: Yes

NOTE: Don’t want to climb Mount Kilimanjaro on your own but can’t find an organised climb that suits? Tell us what dates work for you and we will do our best to add it to this list and make it available to others.