Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing

The Highest Peak Of Africa

Mount Kilimanjaro

Mount Kilimanjaro, located in Tanzania, East Africa, is the highest mountain in Africa with an elevation of 19,341 feet (5,895 meters). It is the largest free-standing mountain in the world and is one of the seven summits.

Its snow-capped peak towers above the surrounding Savannah’s and is part of the Kilimanjaro National Park, which is home to a variety of unique flora and fauna. While it is a dormant volcano, it still serves as an important source of inspiration for climbers and outdoor enthusiasts from around the world.

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KIlimanjaro Climbing Routes

Embarking on a Kilimanjaro summit trek to Uhuru Peak, Kibo, involves choosing one of the seven designated routes: Machame, Rongai, Marangu, Shira, Lemosho, Northern Circuit, and Umbwe.

For those opting for the Machame, Rongai, Umbwe, or Marangu routes, the journey typically spans 6 days, offering a well-paced and immersive Kilimanjaro experience.

Alternatively, if you seek a more extensive adventure, the Lemosho and Shira routes offer 7 to 8 days of exploration, encompassing the ascent to Kilimanjaro’s Kibo Peak and the return journey to town.

Machame Route

Machame Route
  • Highly recommended, best success rate.
  • Allows “walk high, sleep low” for better acclimatization.
  • Stunning scenery climbing through five diverse climatic zones.
  • Ascent and descent is via different routes.
  • Fully catered camping.

Marangu Route

Marangu route
  • Shortest route to the summit which means less time to acclimatize.
  • Much lower success rate.
  • Dormitory style accommodation which can be noisy.
  • Less scenic due to ascent and descent on same route.

Lemosho Route

Lemosho Route
  • An excellent route to climb Kilimanjaro by with a high success rate.
  • Allows climbers to “walk high, sleep low” enabling better acclimatization.
  • Remote and spectacular approach with dramatic gorges and views of west Kilimanjaro.
  • Shira route offers higher start point therefore is less good for acclimatization.
  • Fully catered camping.

Rongai Route

Rongai Route
  • Only northern approach route to Mount Kilimanjaro’s summit.
  • Offers a true wilderness experience on the early stages of the climb.
  • Very tough final summit night.
  • Less natural acclimatization with no opportunities to “walk high, sleep low”.
  • Fully catered camping.
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