Launch: Stella Point (5730m ASL)

Paragliding on the Mount Kilimanjaro is not an easy undertaking for two reasons.

Firstly, paragliding from the Mount Kilimanjaro requires much planning and coordination. It is not an ordinary trekking expedition because together with usual arrangements, the organizers have to be especially attentive to monitoring weather forecasts, choosing a proper camping location and a starting point, as well taking proper equipment and gear, which is not normally present during the regular climbs.

Secondly, all types of unusual activities there require getting a special permit from the park and aviation authorities.

Safety is the reason paragliding has historically been banned from Kilimanjaro. The same characteristics that make it so appealing to paragliders also make it a tremendous risk. Kilimanjaro is the highest freestanding mountain in the world, taller than Everest from top to bottom, with nearly 16,000 feet between the peak and the plains. With a span that large, two distinct weather conditions can exist at any given time.

No, not for beginners.

Paragliding regulations Tanzania:
https://www.tanzaniaparks.go.tz/uploads/publications/en-1568756415-Guidelines%20for%20Paragliding.pdf

Obtain approvals from the TANAPA (Tanzania National Parks Authority), KINAPA (Kilimanjaro National Park Authority), and the Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority.

Kilimanjaro Paragliding requires each Solo pilot to have the following as minimum qualifications:

-FAI affiliated valid paragliding license (for member countries where applicable)

-SAHPA SPORTS license or higher) or equivalent from other countries

100 plus logged flights

-Cross country experience, including 1 logged flight of at least 50km.

-Medical Insurance covering the person for medical/helicopter evacuation

-Sufficient 3rd party liability insurance

-It is recommended that pilots should have completed at least 1 SIV (Simulation d’Incident en Vol in French/Safety in Flight in English) course in the past 18 months with a registered school.

For their US$500, paragliders are allowed to jump several times during their time on the mountain. But note that paragliders must still pay the normal park fees in addition to the paragliding fee.