Kilimanjaro routes
Choose your route to Uhuru Peak
No technical climbing is needed — just good fitness and time to acclimatise. Longer routes give your body more time and raise your chance of reaching the top.
8climbs to the summit
5,895 mthe roof of Africa
5–9days on the mountain
| Route | Duration | Difficulty | Traffic | Summit success | Sleeping |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marangu Route | 5 days | Medium | High | — | Huts |
| Umbwe Route | 6 days | Very high | Very low | — | Tents |
| Machame Route | 6 days | Medium | High | ~80% | Tents |
| Rongai Route | 7 days | Medium | Low | Very high | Tents & huts |
| Lemosho Route | 7 days | Medium | High | ~80% | Tents |
| Machame Route | 7 days | Medium | High | ~80% | Tents |
| Lemosho Route | 8 days | Medium | High | Higher (longer acclimatisation) | Tents |
| Northern Circuit Route | 9 days | Medium | Low | Highest of all routes | Tents |
5–6 days
Classic routes
3 tours
7–9 days · best acclimatisation
Long routes
5 tours
Rongai Route – 7 Days
Rongai Gate – Kikelewa – Mawenzi Tarn – Kibo – Uhuru Peak
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Lemosho Route – 7 Days
Londorossi Gate – Shira Plateau – Barranco – Barafu – Uhuru Peak
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Machame Route – 7 Days
Machame Gate – Shira – Barranco – Karanga – Barafu – Uhuru Peak
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Lemosho Route – 8 Days
Londorossi Gate – Shira Plateau – Barranco – Karanga – Barafu – Uhuru Peak
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Northern Circuit Route – 9 Days
Londorossi Gate – Shira – Moir – Buffalo – School Hut – Uhuru Peak
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Day hikes & more
1 tour
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