Stand on the 'Roof Of Africa'

Journey to the
Summit

Embark on the Kilimanjaro climb of a lifetime with ROAR AFRICA, where expert guidance, comfort and challenge meet on Africa’s highest peak. This is the pinnacle of experiential travel in Africa.

One cannot put into words the feeling of accomplishment on summiting Mount Kilimanjaro; the zenith of an exhilarating and profound personal journey you’ll hold in your heart forever.

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“It’s a journey that touches you on every level – physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually.”

Guest

“Trekking Kilimanjaro was one of the most memorable and rewarding experiences of my life. It’s a journey that touches you on every level – physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually.”

“Kilimanjaro is one of the best things you can do in your lifetime...”

Guest

“...if not the best thing!”

Kilimanjaro is the most accessible climb of the iconic Seven Summits, requiring no technical climbing skills or specialized equipment. It is also one of the most sought-after journeys in the world.

Climb Mount Kilimanjaro

Following the success of our inaugural ascent in 2024, ROAR AFRICA invites you to A Journey to the Summit, our Kilimanjaro climb of a lifetime in Tanzania, returning in December 2026. After almost two decades of changing lives through safaris across our home continent, we know nature is our greatest source of freedom and joy. To summit this peak, either solo, with friends or with your loved ones in tow, is the pinnacle of experiential travel in Africa.

This trip will be unlike anything you have ever done before. While Kilimanjaro is the largest freestanding mountain in the world, Tanzania’s iconic peak is also one of the more accessible mountain climbs, which we will ascend, slowly and thoughtfully via the spectacularly beautiful Machame Route. Our guides will be Ed Viesturs, one of the world’s most respected high-altitude mountaineers and the only American to have climbed all fourteen of the planet’s 8,000-metre peaks without supplemental oxygen, and world-class mountaineer and adventurer Oliver Browne. From their expert perspective, A Journey to the Summit is achievable for anyone with a sense of adventure, determination and an intermediate fitness level – if you can comfortably walk for up to five hours on fairly flat terrain, you are already well on your way.

The summit of a lifetime

After a soft landing with ample time to acclimatize at Arusha’s stunning Legendary Lodge, surrounded by a sprawling coffee plantation, our trek begins with a gentle hike through pristine rainforest toward the Materuni waterfall, before settling down for the night. The following days settle into a relaxed rhythm and pace of climbing, ascending through diverse scenery that spans jungle, forests and later on, desert until we reach the summit—after which, we’ll descend by Tropic Air helicopters.

The duration of the trek is intentional, allowing guests to embark on this adrenalizing adventure toward the ‘Roof of Africa’ at their own pace. The acclimation to altitude is done gradually and gently, and incidences of altitude sickness on the Machame Route are significantly reduced when approached in this slow, considered way. This journey is not a race but a meditation in motion, replete with comfortable sleeping arrangements, excellent chef-cooked food, ample porters, and a highly experienced doctor with us every step of the way for your comfort and peace of mind.

Beyond the physical challenge, A Journey to the Summit has been conceived as an inner journey as much as an outer one. Days on the trail settle into a meditative rhythm as guests walk, talk and reflect in the shadow of one of the world’s most iconic peaks. The feeling of being part of something bigger than yourself is so integral to the human experience, and the impact of it stays with you long after you come down.

Reach the 'Roof of Africa'

To summit Mount Kilimanjaro and stand on the ‘Roof of Africa’ is the pinnacle of experiential travel on the continent.

A meditation in motion

Our carefully designed itinerary on the iconic Machame Route allows for gradual acclimatization; there is no rushing and the gentle pace is entirely intentional, supported by one-to-one guiding and a dedicated medical team.

A community spirit

The feeling of camaraderie that you share with your fellow trekkers, local guides and porters as you ascend towards one of the most extraordinary views in all of Africa makes this climb utterly transcendent, reminding you what it means to be part of something larger than yourself.