Book Cheap Flights to Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
The best time to visit Kilimanjaro is in June to October as it is the time of the year when it blossoms forth the best of heavenly panoramas around you. To catch a cheap flight to Kilimanjaro, you must get your tickets through well before the peak season.
Kilimanjaro International Airport, located in northern Tanzania, serves Kilimanjaro as well as the cities of Arusha and Moshi. Often regarded as the "Gateway to Africa's Wildlife Heritage", the airport operates Kilimanjaro flights to and from destinations across the globe. Some of the airlines running scheduled flights to Kilimanjaro are Regional Air Services, Ethiopian Airlines and Arkia Israel Airlines.
Places of Interest Kilimanjaro
A place to be at for adventure junkies, Kilimanjaro is one of the most accessible high summits in the world. Located in North-East of Tanzania, it is also one of the largest volcanoes in the world. Climbing the world’s tallest free-standing mountain will leave you with a lasting impression for years to come. For trekking, there are many scenic routes leading to the top of the mountain, namely Machame, Lemosho, Umbwe, Rongai, Mweka, Marangu, and Shira. It takes around seven days to cover the entire trail. Every year nearly 75,000 travellers undertake this adventurous trekking to Kilimanjaro.
Mount Kilimanjaro National Park
Mount Kilimanjaro National Park represents rich African Natural Heritage. Spread over the highest mountain in Africa, the Mount Kilimanjaro, the park is home to a huge variety of flora and fauna, including the Kilimanjaro tree hyrax, bushbuck, grey and red duiker, blue monkey, Cape buffalo, colobus, leopards and elephants. Follow cautions, enjoy your journey and get your name on the Sign at Uhuru peak on completion of your trek.
Arusha
After basking the natural world in Kilimajaro, you can head to Arusha, a bustling city situated at a distance of about 80 km from Kilimanjaro. The place is famous for its day safaris to Arusha National Park and Lake Manyara. Other places of tourist interest include Mount Meru, the National Natural History Museum, Arusha Cultural Heritage Centre and several nightclubs, cafes and restaurants.
Moshi
On the southern slopes of Kilimanjaro, you will find a small town named Moshi. One of the cleanest towns in Tanzania, it is mostly occupied by ethnic groups, such as Chagga and Maasai tribes. For travellers, there are small markets, religious sites and restaurants in the town.