What are you looking for?

Hello traveller!

It's in Cape Town now.

We're sorry. Our safari planners aren't available now. Our office hours are 08:00 - 19:00 (GMT+2).

Call us to speak to an experienced safari planner.


Alternatively, we recommend...

travel-form-icon

Complete our travel enquiry form to connect with a safari planner

ENQUIRE TODAY
Email us
(optional)

Climbing Kilimanjaro in May

Africa's best authentic tailor-made safaris

May is very wet, and although rainfall is lower than in April, the ground may be soggy, and forest trails will still be very slippery. Climbing Kilimanjaro is best avoided in May, though it does have the advantage of being uncrowded.

Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania.
Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania.

If you hike this time of year, it’s best to choose the Rongai Route, which ascends the drier northern slopes. Arctic temperatures exacerbated by wind are normal at night on the upper slopes.

Ready to plan your tailor-made safari?

Andre Van Kets, Co-founder, Discover Africa

Free safari planning advice from destination experts

Help me plan

What Our Guests Have to Say?

Read recent reviews from travellers who have planned and booked their trips with us
My first time safari trip!

3 Night Safari Review

Mahmoud Alashar, Qatar
22 Aug 2025
Discover Africa organized a GREAT Botswana safari for us!

Botswana and Victoria Falls Safari Review

Joe, United States
10 Jul 2025
Dedicated, full of knowledge professionals

9 Day South African Safari Review

Heiarii Robson-Snyder, United States
11 Jun 2025
Reliable and helpful tour operator!

Namibia Self-Drive Safari Review

Juergen, Thailand
01 May 2025
Fantastic experience in Zimbabwe and Zambia

11 Day Authentic Zimbabwe and Zambia Safari Review

Emanuela e Fabrizio, Italy
09 Sep 2024
Excellent knowledge and attention to detail which made for a very easy...