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KILIMANJARO ROUTES

Complete Guide to Our 3 Main Climbing Routes

Explore detailed information, maps, success rates, and exact pricing for each Kilimanjaro climbing route we offer.

90%

Lemosho Success Rate

$2,300 / 8 days

85%

Machame Success Rate

$1,800 / 6-7 days

65%

Marangu Success Rate

$2,565 / 5-6 days

Lemosho Route

Medium Highest Success
$2,300
per person
8 days (7 nights)

Overview

Considered the most scenic route with the highest success rate. Lemosho offers a remote wilderness experience with excellent acclimatization and breathtaking views. It starts on the western side of the mountain and joins the Machame route at Shira Plateau.

Key Features

  • Highest Success: 90% success rate with 8-day itinerary
  • Scenic Beauty: Most beautiful and varied scenery
  • Wildlife: Excellent wildlife viewing opportunities
  • Remote Start: Less crowded beginning

Quick Facts

Duration
8 Days
Distance
70 km
Success Rate
90%
Price
$2,300 /person
Difficulty
Medium
Best For
Best overall experience

Route Map

Lemosho Route Map

Lemosho Route Map

Most scenic route with best success rate

8-Day Lemosho Itinerary

1
Londorossi Gate
to Mti Mkubwa
2,780m
Rainforest hike with ancient trees
2
Mti Mkubwa
to Shira 1
3,505m
Entering moorland zone
3
Shira 1
to Shira 2
3,850m
Acclimatization hike day
4
Shira 2
to Barranco
3,960m
Barranco Wall climb
5
Barranco
to Karanga
4,035m
Karanga Valley crossing
6
Karanga
to Barafu
4,673m
Base camp preparation
7
SUMMIT DAY
Barafu to Uhuru Peak
5,895m
Night ascent to Africa's highest point
PEAK DAY
8
DESCENT
Mweka Gate to Moshi
1,640m
Celebration & certificate ceremony

Marangu Route

Easy-Medium Only Route with Huts
$2,565
per person
5-6 days

Overview

Known as the "Coca-Cola Route," Marangu is the only route with hut accommodations. It's the most direct route but has a lower success rate due to poorer acclimatization. Same path is used for ascent and descent.

Key Features

  • Hut Accommodation: Only route with sleeping huts
  • Same Path: Ascent and descent use same route
  • Budget Friendly: Most affordable option
  • Less Scenic: Fewer varied views than other routes

Quick Facts

Duration
5-6 Days
Distance
72 km
Success Rate
65%
Price
$2,565 /person
Difficulty
Easy-Medium
Best For
Budget, hut accommodation

Route Map

Marangu Route Map

Marangu Route Map

Only route with hut accommodation

6-Day Marangu Itinerary

1
Marangu Gate
to Mandara Hut
2,720m
Hut accommodation starts
Hut Stay
2
Mandara Hut
to Horombo Hut
3,720m
Heath & moorland zone
Hut Stay
3
Horombo Hut
to Kibo Hut
4,703m
Alpine desert landscape
Base Camp Hut
4
SUMMIT DAY
Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak
5,895m
Night ascent to summit
PEAK DAY
5
DESCENT
Horombo Hut
3,720m
Descend to Horombo
Hut Stay
6
FINAL DESCENT
Marangu Gate
Certificate
Celebration & farewell
Summit Certificate

Machame Route

Medium-Hard Most Popular
$1,800
per person
6-7 days

Overview

Known as the "Whiskey Route," Machame is the most popular Kilimanjaro climbing route. It offers scenic beauty, varied terrain, and a high success rate due to excellent acclimatization opportunities.

Key Features

  • Scenic Beauty: Stunning rainforest section with ancient trees
  • Acclimatization: Excellent "climb high, sleep low" profile
  • Success Rate: 85% with 7-day itinerary
  • Popularity: Most popular route, social atmosphere

Quick Facts

Duration
6-7 Days
Distance
62 km
Success Rate
85%
Price
$1,800 /person
Difficulty
Medium-Hard
Best For
Most climbers, best value

Route Map

Machame Route Map

Machame Route Map

Most popular "Whiskey" route

7-Day Machame Itinerary

1
Machame Gate
to Machame Camp
3,000m
Rainforest hike
2
Machame Camp
to Shira Camp
3,840m
Moorland zone
3
Shira Camp
to Barranco Camp
3,960m
Barranco Wall challenge
4
Barranco Camp
to Karanga Camp
4,035m
Acclimatization hike
5
Karanga Camp
to Barafu Camp
4,673m
Base camp arrival
6
SUMMIT DAY
Barafu to Uhuru Peak
5,895m
Night ascent to summit
PEAK DAY
7
DESCENT
Mweka Gate return
Certificate
Celebration & farewell

COMPARE OUR 3 MAIN ROUTES

Compare the 3 most popular Kilimanjaro routes we offer with exact pricing and duration.

Route Difficulty Duration Success Price Best For
Lemosho Medium 8 days 90% $2,300 Best overall
Marangu Easy-Medium 5-6 days 65% $2,565 Budget, huts
Machame Medium-Hard 6-7 days 85% $1,800 Most popular

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