Kilimanjaro Hike & Fly
Guided Paragliding Expedition
Photo: David Liaño with ParaglideKilimanjaro.com
Hike and fly Mt Kilimanjaro – Free fly across the African skies from a dizzy height – arguably, the highest top to bottom flight on earth!
Within a week of climbing Mt Kilimanjaro you reach the highest point in Africa, Uhuru Peak (5,895m/19,341ft ASL), and get to view the warm orange glow of the sunrise over Africa. See the brightest star-filled night skies from our well-provisioned camp, providing you with a home base while on the mountain. Enjoy delicious Tanzanian cuisine from succulent fruit to aromatic dishes along with a steaming cup of tea. From the lush rainforest teeming with birdlife, monkeys, and some antelope to the alpine desert on the higher slopes the scenery is ever-changing as you climb towards the icy summit. It is an incredible experience with fascinating cultural and mountaineering encounters that will push your boundaries. If you are looking for a new challenge, this one is for you!
Expedition Overview
Duration
10 Days
Start / End
Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), return airport transfers included
Expedition Type
Fully supported high altitude mountain Climb & Fly paragliding expedition
Highlights
Climb Mt Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest mountain and Paraglide down
Type of flying
Challenging. High altitude mountain climb with multiple flying windows included. Experienced pilots only. (PG/HG/H&F)
Fitness and Experience
A reasonable fitness level will get most hikers to the top. However, to enjoy the experience and maximise your chance of success, a good fitness base is required. Our fabulous mountain crew will do the heavy lifting with a dedicated team of porters carrying your personal gear and moving camp each day. A hiking fitness sufficient to carry your own small day pack of around 7 to 10kg and be able to move for several hours at a stretch with short stops every hour would be required. Upon booking, we provide you with gear & training guidance.
Paragliding at high altitude requires skill and experience. Our expeditions are open to autonomous qualified and experienced pilots who meets the minimum requirements. Onboard our expeditions you travel with like-minded people – paragliders!
Temperatures are generally hot and humid at the foothills and drop below zero closer to the summit. Hiking and flying at an altitude of up to 5,895m ASL and more can be very cold. Our detailed packing list will help you prepare for the best and the worst weather whilst hiking & flying.
Accommodation
You will spend most of your nights under canvas at our well-provisioned camp providing you with a home base while on the mountain. We supply and transport alpine tents to sleep in, sleeping mats, mess tents, crockery & cutlery, etc. Our crew will set up all the tents so you can expect to find your tent ready, with your personal gear next to it when arriving in camp after a hard day’s climb. Before and after the climb you spend nights at our comfortable team hotel at the base of Mt Kilimanjaro.
Food
Enjoy delicious Tanzanian cuisine prepared by our expedition chef – from succulent fruit to aromatic dishes along with a steaming cup of tea while you are on the mountain. Once back from the mountain we head out to great restaurants or dine in at the hotel – depending on how action-packed the day was. We cater according to most dietary preferences and we will check with you at the time of booking (vegan, halal, vegetarian, allergic to nuts, etc.). Local drinks, such as coffee, are worth a try since this area was the central—and only—hub for all coffee milling and sales until fairly recently, here in the northern part of Tanzania on the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru. Tanzanian brew beers are tasty with Kilimanjaro Larger, Serengeti Larger, and Safari Larger enjoyed on a hot day.
Crew
Our ParaglideKilimanjaro.com scheduled departures are led by qualified and experienced Kilimanjaro mountain and paragliding guides, supporting pilots in both the aviation and mountaineering aspects of the expedition. From detailed weather forecasting and on-site observations to guidance on flying conditions, route selection, and retrieve options, our team ensures you’re equipped to make informed decisions in a high-altitude environment. Along the way, they also share valuable insights into the mountain’s unique flora and fauna while leading the ascent. Our guides are exceptionally experienced—some have summited Kilimanjaro more than 400 times—and are specifically trained in high-altitude guiding, risk management, and medical response. For added peace of mind, we carry additional medical and safety equipment to support our paragliding expeditions. We take care of all aviation and mountain logistics before and throughout the journey, so you can stay focused on the climb and the flight.
Our guides are exceptionally experienced—some have summited Kilimanjaro more than 400 times—and are specifically trained in high-altitude guiding, risk management, and medical response. For added peace of mind, we carry additional medical and safety equipment to support our paragliding expeditions. We take care of all aviation and mountain logistics before and throughout the journey, so you can stay focused on the climb and the flight. We are proud to support the Kilimanjaro Porters Assistance Project (KPAP), which works to improve working conditions for porters and ensure fair treatment standards are upheld across all expeditions.
Expedition Dates – Kilimanjaro Hike & Fly Expedition
Scheduled Departure
2026, 25 August – 03 September
Status
Fully Booked
Scheduled Departure
2026, 09 – 18 September
Status
Limited seats available
Scheduled Departure
2026, 18 – 27 September
Status
On request
Scheduled Departure
2027, 08 – 17 January
Status
On request
Scheduled Departure
2027, 20 – 29 August
Status
Available
Scheduled Departure
2027, 04 – 13 September
Status
Available
Scheduled Departure
2027, 20 – 29 September
Status
Available
Scheduled Departure
2027, 01 – 10 October
Status
On request
Note: To join the expedition you will need to arrive in Tanzania in the morning on day 1 of the trip or the day before and we can arrange pre-climb accommodation (enquire).
Cost
Prices vary depending on travel date – get in touch for current rates and availability.
Kilimanjaro Hike and Fly Expedition
