Climb Kilimanjaro with a crew that knows the mountain
At 5,895 metres Uhuru Peak is the highest point in Africa, and you can walk to it without ropes. The main factor in summit success is time to acclimatise, so our routes build in extra nights, with guides, porters and cooks looking after you the whole way.
Five climate zones
Walk from rainforest through heath, moorland and alpine desert to the ice-capped summit.
Built for acclimatisation
Longer routes and a slow pace improve your chances of reaching the top.
Full crew support
Guides, porters and a cook carry, cook and care for you on the trek.
All seven Kilimanjaro routes at a glance
A general guide, not a promise. Your fitness, pace and the weather matter more than the route name, and more days almost always means better acclimatisation.
| Route | Days | Sleeping | Crowds | Difficulty | Acclimatisation | Good to know | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marangu | 5-6 days | Huts | Busy | Beds every night and a steady gradient. You return by the same trail. | View trip | ||
| Machame | 6-7 days | Tents | Very busy | The most popular route, with the Barranco Wall and a "climb high, sleep low" day. | View trip | ||
| Lemosho | 7-9 days | Tents | Quiet start | Wild western start and gentle gradient. Our top pick for most people. | View trip | ||
| Rongai | 6-7 days | Tents | Quiet | The only northern approach, drier, and gentle at the start. | View trip | ||
| Northern Circuit | 8-9 days | Tents | Very quiet | The longest route, circling the mountain with the best acclimatisation. | View trip | ||
| Umbwe | 5-6 days | Tents | Quiet | The steepest and shortest route, for strong, experienced walkers only. | View trip | ||
| Shira | 6-7 days | Tents | Quiet | Starts high on the Shira Plateau, so acclimatisation needs extra care. | View trip |
Trips to choose from
Frequently asked questions
Which Kilimanjaro route is best?
Longer routes such as Lemosho and Machame give your body more time to adjust to altitude, which generally improves summit chances. We help you choose based on fitness, time and budget.
How fit do I need to be?
You do not need mountaineering experience, but you should be comfortable walking for several hours a day on consecutive days. Training with hill walks in the months beforehand helps.
When is the best time to climb Kilimanjaro?
January to March and June to October are the drier windows and the most popular. The mountain can be climbed at other times with more rain and fewer people.
Full crew support
Guides, porters and a cook carry, cook and care for you on the trek.
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