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The Mount Kilimanjaro summit, Uhuru Peak, measures 5,895 metres (19,341 ft)
There are 7 main routes used to climb Mount Kilimanjaro's Uhuru Peak
There are many facts to consider which Kilimanjaro route is right for you
Kilimanjaro Route Score Card
Kilimanjaro Route Score Card
Kilimanjaro Route Details
Kilimanjaro Route Details
Machame | Marangu | Shira | Umbwe | Lemosho | Northern Circuit | Rongai
Key information for Machame route:
Key information for Machame route:
Machame is the most popular route
Impressive views and a variety of habitats
Minimum 6 days itinerary
The 6-day itinerary has an average success rate is 75%
The 7-day itinerary has an average summit success rate of 85%
Key information for Marangu route:
Key information for Marangu route:
The oldest & most established route
Least scenic variety of the 7 routes as the ascent and descent are done on the same path
Minimum 5 day itinerary for Marangu
The 5-day itinerary success rate is low
It is highly recommended to do the 6 day itinerary to improve probability of success
Key information for Shira route:
Key information for Shira route:
First section of the Shira route is a 4WD track
The vehicle bypasses the rain forest zone
You start your trek at Shira Ridge (altitude of 3500 m/11500 ft)
Great for short treks, not good for acclimatization
The Shira route is mostly the same path as Lemosho (a newer path)
The Umbwe route is a short, steep, & direct
Umbwe is known referred to as Mount Kilimanjaro's most challenging route
It's a great challenge for very strong hikers, confident in their ability to acclimatize quickly
Gernerally, the Umbwe route is not recommended
Key information for Lemosho route:
Key information for Lemosho route:
Minimum 6-day itinerary
8-day itinerary is recommended
Lemosho is one of Mount Kilimanjaro's newer routes
Low traffic at the beginning of the Lemosho trail
Lemosho is described as Kilimanjaro's most beautiful & scenic route on
Minimum & recommended 9-day itinerary
The Northern Circuit route is Kilimanjaro's newest route
The route is considered to be "off the beaten path"
Longest distance travelled
Best route for acclimatizion
Highest success rate of all of Mount Kilimanjaro's routes
Varied scenery
Low traffic
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Key information for Rongai route:
Key information for Rongai route:
Minimum 6-day itinerary, 7-day itinerary is recommended
Low traffic, but slowly gaining in popularity
Scenery is not as varied as routes such as Machame, Lemosho, & the Northern Circuit
The Rongai route is moderately difficult
Highly recommended to Kilimanjaro trekkers with less backpacking experience
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