Kilimanjaro Climbing Routes

Explore all available routes to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. Each route offers unique challenges, scenery, and experiences for different skill levels.

Available Routes

Lemosho Route

8d
Moderate 95%

Machame Route (Whiskey Route)

7d
Challenging 90%

Marangu Route (Coca-Cola Route)

6d
Moderate 85%

Rongai Route

7d
Moderate 80%

Umbwe Route

6d
Very Challenging 70%

Rongai Route

Approaches from the north, less crowded with unique wildlife viewing opportunities.

7
Days
80%
Success Rate
Moderate
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Day-by-Day Itinerary

Detailed breakdown of each day's activities and waypoints

Day 1: Starting the Journey

2 waypoints
1
Nalemuru Gate
1,950m

Starting point of the Rongai route

2
Simba Camp
2,600m

First camp in the forest

Day 2: Acclimatization

1 waypoint
1
Second Cave
3,450m

Camp in the moorland

Day 3: Higher Ground

1 waypoint
1
Third Cave
3,800m

Higher camp in moorland

Day 4: Base Camp

1 waypoint
1
Kikelewa Cave
4,300m

Camp near Mawenzi peak

Day 5: Summit Day 🏔️ SUMMIT DAY

1 waypoint
1
Mawenzi Tarn Hut
4,300m

Camp near Mawenzi peak

Day 6: Descent

1 waypoint
1
Kibo Hut
4,700m

Base camp before summit attempt

Day 7: Return Journey

1 waypoint
1
Uhuru Peak
5,895m

Highest point in Africa - SUMMIT!

Route Comparison

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Route Days Difficulty Success Rate Best For Action
Lemosho Route
 8 days Moderate
95%
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Machame Route (Whiskey Route)
 7 days Challenging
90%
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Marangu Route (Coca-Cola Route)
 6 days Moderate
85%
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Rongai Route
 7 days Moderate
80%
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Umbwe Route
 6 days Very Challenging
70%
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