Mt. Kilimanjaro Climbing Tours
Kilimanjaro Climbing Tours is one of the best hiking experience in the world! Choose your Best Kilimanjaro Hiking Adventures with us.
Kilimanjaro. The name itself is a mystery wreathed in clouds. It might mean Mountain of Light, Mountain of Greatness or Mountain of Caravans. Or it might not. The local people, the Wachagga, don’t even have a name for the whole massif, only Kipoo (now known as Kibo) for the familiar snowy peak that stands imperious, overseer of the continent, the summit of Africa. Kilimanjaro, by any name, is a metaphor for the compelling beauty of East Africa. When you see it, you understand why. Not only is this the highest peak on the African continent; it is also the tallest free-standing mountain in the world, rising in breathtaking isolation from the surrounding coastal scrubland – elevation around 900 metres – to an imperious 5,895 metres (19,336 feet). Kilimanjaro is one of the world’s most accessible high summits, a beacon for visitors from around the world.
Which is the best Kilimanjaro route?
Kilimanjaro Climbing Tours is one of the best hiking experience in the world! Choose your Best Kilimanjaro Hiking Adventures with us. In our opinion, the best Kilimanjaro routes are the Lemosho, Machame and Northern Circuit routes. We like these routes because they’re beautiful and varied, and don’t require you to descend along the same path. They also enjoy high summit success rates, and of course we want our climbers to enjoy standing at the summit! If we had to choose just one Kilimanjaro route, it would be a toss up between the Lemosho route and the Northern Circuit, because they’re less crowded than the Machame.
When is the best time to Climb Kilimanjaro?Â
When is the best time of year to climb Kilimanjaro
The best time to climb Kilimanjaro are the months of January through early-March and June through October. The clear skies, great views, and the sunshine makes it the best comfortable hiking conditions. However, there is always the possibility of weather changing dramatically, regardless of the season.
You can climb Kilimanjaro at any time of the year, but certain months are better than others. We recommend best to climb Mount Kilimanjaro during the driest months We avoid April and November as these are the main rainy seasons, making the trails more dangerous.
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Kilimanjaro Climbing Routes
Learn More about All Kilimanjaro Routes
There are seven established routes that lead to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. They are: Lemosho, Machame, Marangu, Rongai, Northern Circuit, Shira and Umbwe. There’s also a descent-only route called the Mweka route. Each of the seven Kilimanjaro routes has its own pros and cons, like cost, scenic variety and summit success rate. Each should therefore be thoroughly researched in order to make an informed and educated choice.
Machame Route
The Machame Route is one of the most scenic routes on the mountain and is also one of the western approaching routes.
Difficulty: Medium Distance: 62 km Duration: 6-8 days Success rate: High
Lemosho Route
The Lemosho Route is considered the most scenic route, on Kilimanjaro and is also one of the newest routes.
Difficulty: Medium Distance: 70 km Duration: 7-8 days Success rate: High
Marangu Route
The Marangu Route is the oldest and the most established route on Kilimanjaro. Sometimes referred as the tourist route
Difficulty: Low Distance: 72 km Duration: 5-6 days Success rate: Low
Rongai Route
The Rongai Route is a medium difficulty route. It’s a particularly good choice if you are climbing during the wet season.
Difficulty: Low Distance: 73 km Duration: 6-7 days Success rate: Medium
Umbwe Route
The Umbwe route is the shortest and steepest route up Kilimanjaro. It's the least used trail, probably for its poor acclimatisation profile
Difficulty: High Distance: 53 km Duration: 5-6 days Success rate: Low
Northern Circuit Route
Northern Circuit is also a western approaching route, the only one that circles the mountain on the northern side also is less crowded.
Difficulty: High Distance: 98 km Duration: 8-10 days Success rate: High
Shira Route
The Shira route is similar to the Lemosho except that its starting point is much higher. Approaching from the far western side of the mountain
Difficulty: Medium Distance: 56 km Duration: 6-8 days Success rate: High
