Climb Kilimanjaro with Berg Adventures – The Trip of Surprises
Mount Kilimanjaro is a vast wilderness unique in Africa and all mountain areas of the world. There is no place like it, nothing else compares. 
Berg Adventures offers four excellent climbing routes on Kilimanjaro for you to choose from. They are all superb. You can choose your route based on the number of days that you would like to spend on the mountain, or you might prefer the summit-day strategy of one of our routes over another. Each side of Kili is unique and has a beauty all its own; see our detailed trip itineraries or call us for more detailed descriptions of what you will see on each of our routes. Whatever route you choose, you can't go wrong with any of Berg Adventure's exciting Kilimanjaro climbs.
When your Kili climb is completed, your adventure is only half over! Our three and six-day wildlife safari options are an opportunity to do a second “trip of a lifetime” in one journey to Africa. Berg Adventures Wildlife Safaris are not second-rate “add-ons”. We take top-quality safari adventures in Tanzania seriously! Our guides and staff will lead you on an unforgettable adventure where you will experience the wildlife and culture of Northern Tanzania. A wildlife safari in Tanzania is a great way to include friends and family members in your African adventure.
Choose Your Route, Choose Your Date
Click on the route name to see detailed Kili route descriptions and a complete itinerary including travel from your home country and safari options after your climb.
Kilimanjaro Pofu Route - 9 Days New Route
Our most challenging and remote route on Kilimanjaro links the steep, wild forest trail of Umbwe with the forgotten, empty Northern Circuit trail to reach the Crater at the icecap of the Northern Icefields. Camping in Kilimanjaro’s summit crater at 18,800 feet is just one of many highlights of this remarkable and rare way to climb Africa’s highest mountain.
The Lemosho Traverse of Kilimanjaro - 9 Days
On January 17, 2006, the Tanzania National Park Service announced the closure of the Western Breach Route.
We have a new 9-day traverse of the mountain that still includes sleeping in the crater with a short daylight ascent to the summit. We feel our new route is an improvement on the old Arrow Glacier – Western Breach trail. We still begin at the western edge of Kilimanjaro at the Lemosho Glades and we visit the Shira Plateau and Lava Tower. Our traverse along the beautiful southern side of the mountain is now longer and we cross the great Barranco Wall. Our ascent into the crater is done from our special high camp above Barafu Camp.
If you have the time and feel up to the challenge of sleeping in the crater of Kilimanjaro on the rooftop of Africa, our new Lemosho Traverse is the route for you!
Although our traverse is considered our “easiest” route in terms of the day-to-day difficulty of the hikes (summit day only takes up to 2 hours to go to the top!), it is also our most serious route in terms of mountaineering challenges. Sleeping at 18,700 ft (5700 m) in the crater of Kilimanjaro will be very cold and the air will be thin! The rare opportunity to visit the volcanic crater of Kilimanjaro, ringed by glaciers, is an exceptional experience for those who are willing to take the extra time on the mountain to acclimatize properly to sleep at such a high altitude. Don’t be fooled by companies that tell you to do versions of this trip in 7 or 8 days, these shorter trips are neither comfortable nor safe.
Kilimanjaro Umbwe-Barafu Route - 7 Days New Route
The Berg Adventures seven-day alternative to some of the overcrowded traverses, the most beautiful sections of Kibo’s southern flanks; reach the summit at Uhuru Point via Stella’s Point. The climb begins with a walk through pristine forest and includes two nights camped at the beautiful heights of Barranco to allow for acclimatization at the critical elevation of 12,800 feet.
Kilimanjaro Rongai Route - 7 Days
On the forgotten north side of Kilimanjaro, the drier side of the mountain, the Rongai route offers a direct ascent route and shorter hiking days. It is an exceptionally beautiful route with a remote feel from the bottom all the way to high camp. On summit day you reach the Crater Rim at Gilman Point and continue along one of the most spectacular walks in the world to Uhuru Peak, the very top of Africa.
After your Kilimanjaro climb: Our Wildlife Safari Options
At BAI, we believe climbing Kilimanjaro is an exciting, challenging and
enriching adventure. We also believe that reaching Africa ’s highest point
is only half of the complete African experience. All of our Kilimanjaro
climbs can include 
either a three-day or six-day wildlife safari – and although
you may choose to end your BAI adventure once you descend the mountain,
we’ll be honest and say you’ll be missing out on some of the most rewarding
experiences Africa has to offer. As well, our wildlife safaris through northern
Tanzania’s exotic game sanctuaries offer an outstanding opportunity to share
your African adventure with family and friends who are not interested in
climbing Kilimanjaro.
Your BAI wildlife safari begins after your climb when you fly directly to the heart of Serengeti National Park where our experienced safari guides will meet you in comfortable, modern four-wheel-drive vehicles. Representing several of Tanzania’s numerous tribes and cultural groups, each of BAI’s safari guides/drivers are educated, enthusiastic and extremely dedicated men who delight in imparting a spirit of fun and compassion to the learning adventures you’ll experience on our safaris.
But while your days on safari will no doubt be rough and dusty, BAI’s staff takes pleasure in providing you with luxurious accommodations and scrumptious meals at deluxe safari lodges. For an unforgettable experience, don’t miss our hot air balloon ride, and if you’ve got the time, BAI’s six-day safari includes visits to Ngorongoro Crater, Olduvai Gorge, Lake Manyara and Tarangire National Park where the diversity of Africa’s unique landscapes and life zones will continuously surprise and delight you.
Take your time when climbing Kilimanjaro!
At BAI, we do not cut corners on transportation and we allow enough time for all our climbs on Kili. Most operators on Kilimanjaro book you on a route that involves the simplest (least expensive) transportation for climbers, staff and porters to the beginning and the end of the climb. They will also tell you to climb Kili in fewer days because they save money on park fees. Both these attitudes are unfortunate. You have traveled all the way to Tanzania; enjoy Kilimanjaro and do it the right way! We have three good reasons for you to take your time on Kili.
Enjoy the beauty of Kilimanjaro. The entire mountain is one of the most beautiful wild areas left on Earth. Each day you spend on this mountain is its own unique reward.
Better acclimatization improves your chances for a successful summit. We are a mountaineering company and we know how to take people to high altitude in a safe, enjoyable and effective manner. Our additional days increase your enjoyment and your chances of reaching the very top of Africa.
With BAI, you live well on Kili! We often hear our climbers say, “Meals are so great on this trip, that I am not dreaming of food back home”. When you have fun with your staff, eat well and are prepared with excellent equipment you will not want to hurry off Kilimanjaro. You will savor each day!
The Berg Adventures Advantage on Kili
Berg Adventures knows Kilimanjaro! We offer three unique routes for you to choose from: the Rongai, the Lemosho Traverse, and the classic Machame Route. On each of these routes we use the same quality food and equipment and we use our unique campsites to keep you away from crowds.
- We love Kili! Berg Adventures staff in Tanzania is well known on the mountain as the team with the most enthusiasm and love for their job.
- The finest equipment on the mountain. Our teams are easily recognizable by the top-quality equipment we use. We constantly upgrade our inventory to the highest quality gear on the mountain. Our dining tents are comfortable, spacious with windows; all our chairs have back support and armrests. We provide toilet tents with comfortable seats on all our expeditions. Our sleeping tents are 4-season North Face VE-25, the same tent BAI uses on our Everest expeditions.
- Climb with High Altitude Experts. We carry emergency oxygen, hyperbaric chamber (Gamow pressure bags) and pulse-oximeters on all Kili climbs. Most important, our staff of seasoned guides knows how to use this equipment. We are the company that operates safe ascents to high altitude on every continent, not only in Africa.
- Excellent meals prepared with expertise and served with pride. We stage replenishment of supplies frequently during your trip, with fresh food delivered by our skilled runners.
- Team spirit and organization. Your BAI staff will work together with a spirit of fun and adventure that is fresh and sincere with each new trip. Complete support is with you on the mountain; your team will be self-sufficient. In addition we have international phone communication from the mountain with our offices in Arusha and North America. This extra measure of communication allows us to operate the most fully supported expeditions on Kili.
Qualifications
To climb Kilimanjaro you need to be in excellent physical condition. If you have not been to altitude before, know that this mountain is very high and you will need to carefully monitor your body's ability to acclimatize. This will require patience and good judgment. Your guides will help you make good decisions. During the expedition you will gain valuable experience about dressing properly and dealing with strenuous situations.
Climb-Only / Safari-Only / Zanzibar Options
If you do not have the time to go on a safari after your Kilimanjaro climb, or if you have family members and friends who would like to join the group for the safari only (after you complete your climb), or you would like to extend your vacation on the sunny beaches of Zanzibar please contact us for pricing of these special itineraries
Private Trips and Family Groups
BAI also caters to private trips for families or corporations. We often have some members of a group join Kilimanjaro climbers for a safari after the climb is over. This can be an excellent way for family members and friends to share great adventures in Tanzania. We invite you to check the archived dispatches from some of our past trips that combined climbing and safari adventures for groups.
Internet Broadcast
Your adventure in Tanzania, both on the mountain and on safari, may be cybercast to the Internet via satellite phone. Daily dispatches will be posted on the Web on BergAdventures.com. These dispatches will not be a forum for personal messages but will be a great way for your group to share stories and photographs of your adventures while “on the scene” during the climb of Kilimanjaro and while on safari. In the past, our cybercasts have been used by family, friends and supporters to track the progress of our groups, by classrooms to learn about the wild places we visit, and by local newspapers to report stories of interest.
View our previous Kilimanjaro dispatches.
Our Guides
BAI Kilimanjaro climbs are led by experienced Kilimanjaro high-altitude climbers. We take your ascent to 19,340 feet seriously. In our frequent ascents of Kilimanjaro, BAI has become renowned for the excellent teams of guides and porters who work on our expeditions. They are experts who know how to have fun! The skills, the compassion and the smiles of our staff will be a rich and unforgettable part of your experience in Tanzania.
Photography and Appreciation of Wildlife on Safari
Our safari guides are consummate professionals. All of them have worked with Wally Berg for many years, and their energetic dedication to finding superb wildlife-viewing adventures and to teaching about the natural world is legendary. Whether you are simply standing in the back of the Land Cruiser to marvel at a view, or are working with your still camera, video camera or binoculars, your safari guides are constantly attentive to your comfort, to the light around you, and to the angle of each person’s view. They will be teaching constantly as we travel through the wild lands of northern Tanzania, and you will find them to be entertaining and skilled. They love their jobs and it shows!