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Plan your Kilimanjaro climb with a local Tanzania team. Compare Machame, Lemosho and Marangu routes, trip lengths, preparation advice, and guided climbs.
Climbing Kilimanjaro
Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro is a journey through rainforest, moorland, alpine desert, and the summit zone of Africa's highest mountain. Our guided Kilimanjaro climbing trips are led by an experienced local team based in Moshi, Tanzania.
If you are planning to climb Kilimanjaro, start by comparing the Machame, Lemosho, and Marangu routes below. The right route and itinerary give you the time, support, and acclimatization strategy needed for your Mount Kilimanjaro climb.
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The Northern Circuit route is one of the best routes on Kilimanjaro, offering nearly 360 degrees of beautiful scenery including the quiet, rarely visited northern slopes. As the longest route on Kilimanjaro, the Northern…
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$2,450
The Northern Circuit route is one of the best routes on Kilimanjaro, offering nearly 360 degrees of beautiful scenery including the quiet, rarely visited northern slopes. As the longest route on Kilimanjaro, the Northern…
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$2,300
Umbwe route this is the steepest with the shortest and most direct routes to the Southern Glaciers, Western Breach and Uhuru Peak. It is probably the most scenic, non-technical route on Kilimanjaro.
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The Rongai route is one of the easier routes up Kilimanjaro. Rongai is the only route to approach Kilimanjaro from the north and the descent is via the Marangu Route.
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$1,700
The Bike trek is one of our products of trekking the Kilimanjaro Mountain, Kilema route is the only route that Bike trek to Kilimanjaro Mountain can reach to the top of the Mount Kilimanjaro by mountain bike. With our…
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Mt. Meru Located to the east of Arusha town, about 20 kilometers drive from Arusha; Mount Meru is the second highest mountain in Tanzania.
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Mt. Meru Located to the east of Arusha town, about 20 kilometers drive from Arusha; Mount Meru is the second highest mountain in Tanzania.
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$900
Umbwe route this is the steepest with the shortest and most direct routes to the Southern Glaciers, Western Breach and Uhuru Peak. It is probably the most scenic, non-technical route on Kilimanjaro.
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Machame route known as the Whisky Route is one of the most scenic and popular mountain routes and offers adventurous climbers stunning scenic outlooks. With paths through magnificent forests to gain a ridge leading through the…
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$2,100
Lemosho route as a newer route, it is more remote and possibly more beautiful, but a bit longer and slightly more expensive. It starts on the Western side of the mountain at the Londorossi Gate, which is a further drive from…
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$2,150
Marangu Route, commonly known as the Coca Cola route is more popular because it can be done in fewer days and has permanent sleep huts at the campsites. Summit night from Kibo Hut is steep and passes Gilman’s Point to Uhuru Peak.
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$1,980
Machame route known as the Whisky Route, this is one of the most scenic and therefore popular routes on the mountain and offers adventurous climbers stunning scenic outlooks. With paths through magnificent forests to gain a…
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$1,980
Marangu Route, commonly known as the Coca-Cola route is more popular because it can be done in fewer days and has permanent sleep huts at the campsites. Summit night from Kibo Hut is steep and passes Gilman’s Point to Uhuru Peak.
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$1,850
The Rongai route is one of the easier routes up Kilimanjaro. Rongai is the only route to approach Kilimanjaro from the north and the descent is via the Marangu Route.
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The Lemosho route as a newer route, it is more remote and possibly more beautiful, but a bit longer and slightly more expensive. It starts on the Western side of the mountain at the Londorossi Gate, which is a further drive…
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$2,250
Climbing Kilimanjaro FAQs
Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro is a demanding high-altitude trek rather than a technical rock climb. Good preparation, a sensible pace, and enough time to acclimatize are important for a safe and enjoyable attempt.
The best route depends on your available time, preferred scenery, budget, and acclimatization needs. Machame, Lemosho, and Marangu each offer a different Kilimanjaro climbing experience.
Most guided Kilimanjaro climbs take five to eight days on the mountain. Longer itineraries generally provide a more gradual ascent and more time to acclimatize.
Before you climb
Routes, seasons, equipment and altitude—practical guidance from the team that will help you reach the summit.
Explore all guides →Timing is everything. Learn the best months, seasons, and conditions for your Kilimanjaro climb.
Read guide →02Compare all seven Kilimanjaro routes — scenery, difficulty, crowd levels, and summit success rates.
Read guide →03Seven essential tips for selecting a safe, reputable, and responsible Kilimanjaro tour operator.
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