All Six Routes
Six established routes up Kilimanjaro, available in different durations. Each offers a unique perspective of the mountain — choose by scenery, difficulty, accommodation style or summit success rate.
Most PopularMachame Route
The "Whiskey Route" — Kilimanjaro's most popular path. Scenic, varied, with the dramatic Barranco Wall scramble.
ScenicLemosho Route
Most scenic route on the mountain — quiet western approach, Shira Plateau, and the highest summit success rates.
Hut SleepingMarangu Route
The "Coca-Cola Route" — the only route with hut accommodation. Gentlest gradient, ideal in rainy seasons.
Northern SideRongai Route
The only northern route. Driest path on the mountain, perfect for rainy seasons and trekkers seeking solitude.
Most ChallengingUmbwe Route
The steepest, most direct ascent — Kilimanjaro's most challenging route, for experienced trekkers only.
Highest SuccessNorthern Circuit
Kilimanjaro's longest route — a full 360° around the mountain with the highest summit success on Kili (~95%+).
Climb Rates at a Glance
| Route | Days | Style | Price (per person) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marangu | 5 | Huts | $1,510 |
| Marangu | 6 | Huts | $1,670 |
| Rongai | 6 | Tents/Huts | $1,720 |
| Machame | 6 | Tents | $1,720 |
| Umbwe | 6 | Tents | $1,801 |
| Rongai | 7 | Tents/Huts | $1,840 |
| Machame | 7 | Tents | $1,840 |
| Lemosho | 7 | Tents | $1,900 |
| Lemosho | 8 | Tents | $2,150 |
| Northern Circuit | 9 | Tents | $2,410 |
*Additional acclimatisation days available on most routes — please ask.