Kilimanjaro trekking routes
Best Kilimanjaro trekking routes are Marangu route, Machame route and Lemosho route to explore the beautiful and amazing acclimatization and summit features of the highest mountain in Africa!
Kilimanjaro mountain is the highest stunning mountain in Africa with snow-capped and cone-shaped structures. It is the home of every kind of ecological system from cultivated land, to rainforest, alpine desert, and arctic summit which make the trekking memorable.
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5 days Marangu route Kilimanjaro trekking
Marangu or “Coca-Cola” route is the most popular route on Kilimanjaro, the route starts at the south-east of Mt Kilimanjaro at Marangu gate. It is the only route where overnight stays are in huts. This makes Marangu a good option for hiking during the rainy season.
Read more6 days Marangu route Kilimanjaro trekking
Marangu Route, commonly known as the Coca Cola route is very popular because though Marangu route summit can be done in fewer days and has permanent sleep huts at the campsites. Summit night from Kibo Hut is steep and passes Gilman’s Point to Uhuru Peak.
Read more6 days Machame route
Machame route is the best choice because of its acclimatization and summit profile. The Machame route exposes the climber to higher elevations within day three which builds the body’s adaptation to altitude. This route requires a person with good health to be able to adapt the challenging elevation gains and losses.
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Machame route also known as the "Whisky Route" is one of the most recommended routes on Kilimanjaro. It is the popular route with paths through magnificent forests to gain a ridge leading through the moorland zones to the Shira Plateau. It then crosses beneath the glaciated precipices of the Southern Ice fields to join the Barafu Route to the summit.
7 days Lemosho route Kilimanjaro trekking
Lemosho route is a remote and very beautiful trekking route, but a bit longer and somehow expensive. It starts on the Western side of the mountain at the Londorossi Gate which is a long drive from town. It has beautiful forests and moorlands that crosses the Shira Plateau on day 3 to connect with the Machame Route at Lava Tower and down towards Barranco Valley through the Southern Circuit. You may see buffalo, elephant and other wild animals, it has a higher success rate of summit.
Read more8 days Lemosho route Kilimanjaro trekking
The 8-days Lemosho route trek allows extra time for acclimatization and making this a very achievable summit climb. Lemosho Route is blessed as one of the least crowded and most accessible routes on Kilimanjaro. You will enjoy the quiet beauty as you make your way to Uhuru Peak, Lemosho is an excellent choice for your climb.
9 days Lemosho route Kilimanjaro trekking
Lemosho route, a relatively new route, is mostly preferred by reputable operators due to its beauty, remoteness and summit success rate. Generally, it have high chances for a climber to reach the summit and enjoy the experience overall. The Lemosho route can be done in maximum 9 days from starting day to descending off the mountain.
6 days Rongai route Kilimanjaro trekking
The Rongai Route is very easy than other camping route in climbing Kilimanjaro and have high success route. On Rongai Route you sleep in tents, the porter will have your tent pitched and waiting for you at the end of each days trek. The route starts on the north side of the mountain just south of the Kenyan border and merges with the Marangu Route for the summit climb.
Day trips in Tanzania
Explore day trips in Tanzania (Arusha and Moshi) to Marangu, Masai, Chemka hot springs and Materun waterfall.
Day trips in Tanzania
Explore day trips in Tanzania (Arusha and Moshi) to Marangu, Masai, Chemka hot springs and Materun waterfall.
Day trips in Tanzania
Explore day trips in Tanzania (Arusha and Moshi) to Marangu, Masai, Chemka hot springs and Materun waterfall.