Machame Route
A scenic southern route known for varied terrain and camping. The seven-day option allows more acclimatization time.
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Kilimanjaro Trekking
Climb Mount Kilimanjaro with Local Experts
Experience Africa's highest mountain through carefully designed trekking routes, professional guides and memorable Tanzanian landscapes.
The Roof of Africa
Choose the route, pace and duration that suit you.
Kilimanjaro rises to 5,895 m at Uhuru Peak. Route choice, number of days, personal preparation, pacing and altitude response all matter when planning a climb.
✓Route comparison by duration and difficulty
✓Acclimatization and pacing considerations
✓Camping or hut accommodation depending on route
✓Professional mountain guiding and safety planning
Route Comparison
Seven Major Kilimanjaro Routes
Marangu Route
The classic hut-based Kilimanjaro route, approaching and descending on the same corridor.
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Lemosho Route
A beautiful western approach with forest, Shira Plateau and good opportunities for gradual acclimatization.
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Northern Circuit Route
A long route that traverses quieter northern slopes and provides generous acclimatization time.
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Umbwe Route
A steep direct approach with demanding acclimatization characteristics; best considered carefully.
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Shira Route
A western high-altitude approach joining the southern circuit; careful acclimatization is important from the start.
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Kilimanjaro Packages
Camping
6 Days Machame Route
⚑ Mount Kilimanjaro
A compact Machame climb following Kilimanjaro’s scenic southern approach.
Camping
7 Days Machame Route
⚑ Mount Kilimanjaro
A seven-day Machame itinerary with additional time for acclimatization.
Hut accommodation
5 Days Marangu Route
⚑ Mount Kilimanjaro
Kilimanjaro’s classic hut-based route in its shortest commonly offered itinerary.
Hut accommodation
6 Days Marangu Route
⚑ Mount Kilimanjaro
A six-day Marangu climb with an additional acclimatization day.
Camping
7 Days Lemosho Route
⚑ Mount Kilimanjaro
A scenic western approach with varied landscapes and a strong trekking rhythm.
Camping
8 Days Lemosho Route
⚑ Mount Kilimanjaro
An extended Lemosho itinerary allowing additional acclimatization time.
Camping
9 Days Northern Circuit Route
⚑ Mount Kilimanjaro
A longer, quieter circuit around Kilimanjaro with generous acclimatization time.
Camping
6 Days Rongai Route
⚑ Mount Kilimanjaro
A northern approach with a distinctive landscape and quieter trail character.
Camping
7 Days Rongai Route
⚑ Mount Kilimanjaro
A seven-day Rongai option with more time for acclimatization.
Camping
6 Days Umbwe Route
⚑ Mount Kilimanjaro
A steep and demanding approach suited to trekkers who understand its acclimatization challenges.
Camping
7 Days Shira Route
⚑ Mount Kilimanjaro
A high-altitude western approach joining the southern circuit and requiring careful acclimatization planning.
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