Accommodations on Mt.Kilimanjaro

Where to Stay on Mt. Kilimanjaro

When planning your climb up Mount Kilimanjaro, one of the key decisions you’ll face is where to stay along the journey. The mountain offers two primary types of accommodation: tented camping and mountain huts. Tented camping is the most popular choice among climbers taking routes like Lemosho, Machame, and Rongai. Campsites are strategically located at different elevations to facilitate acclimatization and provide picturesque views of the mountain landscape. Tour operators typically provide spacious tents equipped with sleeping mats or pads, ensuring a comfortable resting place after a day of trekking.

For those seeking a different experience, the Marangu Route stands out as the only route on Kilimanjaro offering accommodation in mountain huts. These huts, including Mandara Hut, Horombo Hut, and Kibo Hut, provide dormitory-style rooms with bunk beds and basic amenities such as shared toilet facilities. Staying in huts offers a more structured accommodation option compared to camping, though it limits privacy and requires booking well in advance due to popularity.

Choosing between camping and hut accommodation often comes down to personal preference and the type of experience you seek. Camping allows you to immerse yourself fully in the natural surroundings, with evenings spent under the stars, while huts provide a bit more comfort and shelter from the elements. Both options require careful consideration of altitude sickness prevention, hydration, and packing appropriate gear like sleeping bags and warm clothing. Ultimately, whether you opt for the camaraderie of shared tents or the convenience of mountain huts, ensuring you’re well-prepared and guided by experienced professionals will enhance your Kilimanjaro adventure.

Testimonials

What our Travelers are saying

    
 
 
        
   Dorice M 
 2024-05-17
 
 
  Our day trip to Mbudya island was very well organised and was indeed an epic experience, we were picked up on a very com
Our day trip to Mbudya island was very well organised and was indeed an epic experience, we were picked up on a very comfortable vehicle from our hotel, it was a 45 hour drive to Serene beach resort, we waited a few minutes when our guide did the paperwork and payment to the responsible authorities. We then headed to the boat and cruised to the island and the rest was mystery. It was a very smooth experience with Afriswahili Adventure, using them was a perfect choice
  
 
       
   Naomi L 
 2024-05-15
 
 
  To let others know that they will never regrets to theire choice
Bayona he is available best smilling guide,honest and guiding with integrity,I had a wonderful experience with him during our trek to Mount Kilimanjaro he made us to fulfill our dream ,I recommended Bayona for anyone who looking for the best guide.,He is always take the time to answer any questions he is very knowledgeable.
  
 
       
   Innocent K 
 2024-05-15
 
 
  Afriswahili hakuna matata
Everybody dreams of having an adventure. An adventure to remember their entire life. Today I am here to share with you one such adventure of mine. A Beautiful Giant 5895amsl free standing mountain over 6 days lemosho route. âIt is not the mountain we conquer but ourselves.â Godliving Bayona, the best kilimanjaro mountain guide famously said. This is what mountain teaches us. We might seem like a puny ant in front of it but we can still dream to reach the top, however, far it might seem. It is this self-belief of reaching the top despite the insurmountable odds that makes mountains so special for me. An adventure is never complete without a partner in crime. I didnât had 1 but 3. Three complete strangers from different parts of India whom I can now count as my dear friends. We not only hiked together but we shared our pains and happiness alike. This was one of the highest moments of this trip that I made 4 great friends for life. Happy hike Afriswahili hakuna matatað
  
 
       
   Tochukwu O 
 2024-05-14
 
 
  TANZANIAN EXPERIENCE
I am simply amazed by the beautiful works of nature. The experience I got was wonderful, thanks to my tour guide, Mr Godliving, he is really well experienced and a great company, I highly recommend Afriswahili Adventures
  
 
       
   Fiona B 
 2024-05-12
 
 
  Wonderful trekking experience!
Godlving Bayona was an excellent guide! He was well informed and good company. The food was great, everyone was friendly and helpful!
  
 
       
   David M 
 2024-05-12
 
 
  Nature at it's best
It's was indeed a once in a lifetime adventure, an astonishing and must-see experience. Highly recommended for a strong family bonding. Very friendly tour guiders extending their love for nature through their expertise. Don't hesitate to give yourself this experience. Cheersð¥