Kilimanjaro climbing routes

Kilimanjaro

Kilimanjaro climbing routes

Every main route to Uhuru Peak, from the gentle Marangu huts to the steep Umbwe ridges, each with a different balance of pace, scenery and difficulty.

Trips & pricing

Pick your adventure

All prices are per person, land cost only park fees, guides, camps and meals on the trip included.

Lemosho Route Kilimanjaro 4.9

Kilimanjaro National Park

Lemosho Route

8 days Moderate 90% summit rate

The most scenic approach to the roof of Africa, with the highest summit success rate.

$2,450

Per person

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Machame Route Kilimanjaro 4.8

Kilimanjaro National Park

Machame Route

7 days Challenging 85% summit rate

The "Whiskey Route" — a challenging, hugely rewarding climb through five distinct climate zones.

$2,150

Per person

1,930 reviews

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Marangu Route Kilimanjaro 4.6

Kilimanjaro National Park

Marangu Route

6 days Moderate 65% summit rate

The "Coca-Cola Route" — the only path with hut accommodation instead of tents.

$1,850

Per person

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Marangu Route — 5 Days Kilimanjaro

Kilimanjaro National Park

Marangu Route — 5 Days

5 days Challenging Hut accommodation

The quickest way to Uhuru Peak, sleeping in mountain huts instead of tents.

$1,650

Per person

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Machame Route — 6 Days Kilimanjaro

Kilimanjaro National Park

Machame Route — 6 Days

6 days Challenging Six days, five climate zones

The classic "Whiskey Route" in six days, for fit hikers short on time.

$1,950

Per person

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Lemosho Route — 7 Days Kilimanjaro

Kilimanjaro National Park

Lemosho Route — 7 Days

7 days Moderate Quiet western start

The scenic western approach across the Shira Plateau, one day shorter than our 8-day Lemosho.

$2,250

Per person

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Northern Circuit Route — 8 Days Kilimanjaro

Kilimanjaro National Park

Northern Circuit Route — 8 Days

8 days Moderate Quietest route

The longest, quietest way up Kilimanjaro, circling the mountain's remote northern slopes.

$2,650

Per person

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Lemosho-Shira Route — 6 Days Kilimanjaro

Kilimanjaro National Park

Lemosho-Shira Route — 6 Days

6 days Moderate Starts at 3,500 m

A short climb that starts high on the Shira Plateau, reached by 4x4.

$1,990

Per person

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Rongai Route — 6 Days Kilimanjaro

Kilimanjaro National Park

Rongai Route — 6 Days

6 days Moderate Best in the rainy season

The only northern approach: drier, quieter and a strong choice in the rainy season.

$1,950

Per person

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Umbwe Route — 6 Days Kilimanjaro

Kilimanjaro National Park

Umbwe Route — 6 Days

6 days Demanding Steepest route

The steepest, most direct route to the top, for experienced and strong hikers.

$1,950

Per person

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