Mount Kilimanjaro Trekking Routes

Dominating the landscape like no other mountain, iconic and instantly recognisable, Kilimanjaro in Tanzania is the highest peak in Africa and the world's tallest freestanding mountain at 5895 metres. To climb Kilimanjaro is a great challenge and entirely feasible for the active traveller or keen walker looking for something new. In a matter of days you’ll climb Kilimanjaro from the hot plains of Africa through grasslands, tropical rain forest, alpine meadows, moorlands and desert uplands onto snow and ice.

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The six Kilimanjaro Climbing Routes vary not only in length, cost and scenery. They also have different difficulty levels and different success rates.Let's look at the individual Kilimanjaro Routes and who they are suitable for:

  • Marangu Route:The only Kilimanjaro climb route that offers hut accommodation.
  • Machame Route:The most popular climbing route up Kilimanjaro.
  • Rongai Route:The easiest route on Kilimanjaro.
  • Shira Route:This one catapults you to some serious altitude on the first day.
  • Lemosho Route:Hands down the most beautiful Kilimanjaro climb route, but expensive.
  • Umbwe Route:The most difficult and demanding route on Kilimanjaro, and the most spectacular.

Our Recommended Kilimanjaro Routes

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7 Days | 6 Nights - Machame Route Trekking Continue Reading
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7 Days | 6 Nights - Marangu Route Trekking Continue Reading
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8 Days | 7 Nights - Lemosho Route Trekking Continue Reading
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7 Days | 6 Nights - Rongai Route Trekking Continue Reading