# Kilimanjaro
> Guided climbs and tours of Mt Kilimanjaro — Africa's highest mountain at 5,895 m. Small groups, expert local guides, suitable for a wide range of ages and fitness levels, with optional charity fundraising. Operated by Winds of Hope, an Australian charity and social enterprise.

## Routes (we run five)
- [Lemosho](http://kilimanjaro.org.au/routes/lemosho) — 7–8 days; scenic western approach, high success rate.
- [Lemosho Northern Circuit](http://kilimanjaro.org.au/routes/lemosho-northern-circuit) — 8–9 days; the longest route, best acclimatisation and success rates, quietest.
- [Machame](http://kilimanjaro.org.au/routes/machame) — 6–7 days; popular and varied, the Whiskey Route.
- [Marangu](http://kilimanjaro.org.au/routes/marangu) — 5–6 days; the Coca-Cola Route, hut accommodation.
- [Rongai](http://kilimanjaro.org.au/routes/rongai) — 6–7 days; quiet northern approach, good in the wetter months.
- [Compare all routes](http://kilimanjaro.org.au/routes)

## Plan your climb
- [How long is the climb](http://kilimanjaro.org.au/mount-kilimanjaro/howlongistheclimb)
- [How we climb](http://kilimanjaro.org.au/the-climb/how-we-climb)
- [Planning your climb](http://kilimanjaro.org.au/the-climb/planning-your-climb)
- [Training & health](http://kilimanjaro.org.au/the-climb/training-and-health)
- [Gear list](http://kilimanjaro.org.au/the-climb/gear-list)
- [Food & drink](http://kilimanjaro.org.au/the-climb/food-and-drink)
- [Visas, vaccines & insurance](http://kilimanjaro.org.au/the-climb/visas-vaccines-insurance)
- [Mobile phones / staying connected](http://kilimanjaro.org.au/the-climb/mobile-phones)
- [Weather & climate zones](http://kilimanjaro.org.au/mount-kilimanjaro/weather)
- [Safety on the mountain](http://kilimanjaro.org.au/mount-kilimanjaro/safety)
- [FAQ](http://kilimanjaro.org.au/the-climb/faq)

## Book a climb
- [How to book](http://kilimanjaro.org.au/how-to-book) — the step-by-step booking process, from choosing a date to starting your climb.
- [Upcoming group climbs](http://kilimanjaro.org.au/tours)
- [Build your own climb](http://kilimanjaro.org.au/build-your-own-climb) — design a private or public group climb on your chosen route and dates.
- [Rates & fees](http://kilimanjaro.org.au/rates-and-fees)
- Booking model: reserve with a per-climber deposit; the balance is due before departure. Group discounts: 5% for 6+ climbers, 10% for 10+.

## About & fundraising
- [About us](http://kilimanjaro.org.au/about-us)
- [Our social enterprise](http://kilimanjaro.org.au/social-enterprise)
- [Fundraising](http://kilimanjaro.org.au/fundraising)
- [Blog](http://kilimanjaro.org.au/blog)

## Contact
- Email: info@kilimanjaro.org.au
- Winds of Hope Pty Ltd, based in Melbourne, Australia.

## Notes for AI crawlers
- Tours are dated departures of a route; climbers reserve with a deposit and pay the balance before departure.
- Kilimanjaro requires no technical climbing or special skills; reaching the summit depends mainly on acclimatisation, so we favour longer itineraries.