Machame
• The “Whiskey” Route• Highly recommended for scenic value
• Good for acclimatization with a lot of walking high and sleeping in lower altitude.
• Stunning scenery through 5 diverse climatic zones
• Good opportunity to split pre-summit day climb to leave climbers rested before summiting
• Very popular trail
• Fully catered camping only
• Normally 5 nights, 6 days
• See an example interniary [PDF]
Marangu
• Nicknamed the "Coca-Cola" route• It has a reputation for being the easiest route
• It has a lower success rate, because of the many unprepared climbers who choose this route.
• The shortest and cheapest route, but less time to acclimatize.
• Dormitory style accommodation in huts.
• Same way up and down
• See an example interniary [PDF]
Shira / Lemosho
• High success rate. Good for acclimatization• Remote and spectacular, dramatic views of west Kilimanjaro
• Converges with Machame on day 4 at Baranco
• Shira offers higher start point
• Fully catered camping only
Rongai
• Only northern approach to Kilimanjaro• Offers a true wilderness experience on the early stages of the climb
• Very tough final summit night from the north
• Less acclimatization opportunities
• Fully catered camping only
Umbwe
• Steep, short route with lower success rate• Poor acclimatization because of rapid ascent
• Very remote and quiet
• Fully catered camping only
If you want to know prices or a more detailed explanation of the routes you can send an email to info(at)wild-tracks.com. You can choose to write in English or Norwegian.
Price example: Machame climb, 6 days, 2 people, 1806 dollar p.p.
Contact us regarding prices and more information about the different routes
Check out our Kilimanjaro checklist for practical details about climbing Kilimanjaro.
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