42Miles
7–8Days
15,000 ftGain
ThruType
Permits
System
TANAPA park fees via a licensed operatorFees are identical across operators and cannot be negotiated; the difference between operators is staff pay, food and safety. Longer routes (Lemosho, Northern Circuit) have higher summit success because of better acclimatization.Apply or read more
Cost
Park fees $1,000+ per person (7 days) + operator
Bear storage
Not applicable
Season
Best
January – early March and June – October.
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PeakShoulderClosed
On trail
Water
Operators collect and treat water.
Resupply
Operator-supported.
Notes
Uhuru Peak (19,341 ft), the highest point in Africa, without technical climbing. Summit night starts around midnight in sub-freezing cold.
Elevation
7,740 ftHigh 19,341 ft
Resupply towns
Moshi (pre/post trip)
Arusha (pre/post trip)
Recommended gear
Permit details checked 2026-10 · altezzatravel.com