Kilimanjaro Routes
OUR SCHEDULED ROUTES
9-DAY
WESTERN APPROACH
• Scenic, less-traveled trails
• Warm up for your hike on a nature walk in a private conservation area
• Full night’s sleep before a daytime summit bid
• Two summit bid opportunities and optional overnight camping in the crater on select departures
10-DAY
GRAND TRAVERSE
• Most acclimatization time
• Upgraded accommodations: larger tents and cot beds with foam mattresses
• Warm up for your hike on a nature walk in a private conservation area
• The least-traveled route and the only option with views of Kenya
• Exclusive campsites with smaller groups
• Two summit bid opportunities
• A more private summit experience thanks to an exclusive afternoon summit bid
6-DAY
UMBWE ROUTE
• Shortest trekking route
• Overnight summit bid to see the sun rise
• The most challenging route to test your grit
• Wildlife viewing and pre-trek acclimatization hike in Arusha National Park
7-DAY
MACHAME ROUTE
• Our most affordable trek
• One of the shorter options for those with time constraints
• Overnight summit bid to see the sun rise
• The mountain’s most popular route
PRIVATE / CUSTOM ROUTES
LEMOSHO
This scenic 8-9 day Kilimanjaro route is far less traveled than most. Lemosho gives trekkers ample acclimatization time, great views and a daytime summit bid, all important factors in summit success. Interested in the Lemosho Route? We recommend the Western Approach Route.
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NORTHERN CIRCUIT
A remote trail that nearly circumnavigates the mountain, the Northern Circuit is a 9-10 day Kilimanjaro climb with stunning views into Kenya. This route offers maximum acclimatization. Interested in the Northern Circuit? We recommend the Grand Traverse.
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DESIGN YOUR OWN
Any route can be a custom trek! Whether you’re looking for a departure date we don’t offer, are hoping to trek with specific companions or want to organize a charity climb, let us build the trek that’s perfect for you. Call us and we’ll work with your specifications.
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SHIRA
Like Lemosho, Shira approaches from the west. Beyond the plateau, trekkers continue along either the Northern Circuit or Lemosho. Shira climbs range in length from 7-10 days.
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MARANGU
The most popular route on Kilimanjaro, the 4-6 day “Coca-Cola Route” is also the most crowded, with trekkers ascending and descending the same paths and sleeping in large communal huts.
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RONGAI
This 6-7 day Kilimanjaro trek is less crowded route than Marangu and Machame on the ascent, but has relatively static views and descends via crowded Marangu. Rongai may be the best choice during the rainy season, when the northern side of Kilimanjaro stays drier.
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