The most complete guide to Kilimanjaro Climbing Routes are Machame route, Marangu route, Lemosho route, Rongai route, Umbwe route, Northern circuit route, Shira Route are the main Kilimanjaro climbing routes that gives you an opportunities to uprise and reach the highest peak of top mount Kilimanjaro Summit with Africa Natural Tours.
The main 7 Kilimanjaro climbing routes that are considered all-inclusive best routes to uprise the top of highest peak of Mount Kilimanjaro summit through the oldest and most well known Marangu route, the most popular Machame route, the most scenic Lemosho route the easeast route, Rongai, Longest route Northern circit and hardest Umbwe route. Book with Africa Natural Tours.
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Mount Kilimanjaro offers several climbing routes to reach its summit, which is the highest point in Africa at 5,895 meters (19,341 ft) above sea level. The most popular routes include Marangu route, Rongai route, Lemosho route, Shira route, Umbwe route, Machame route, and Northern Circuit route. Each route varies in length, difficulty, and scenery. For instance, the Marangu Route is the easiest and shortest option, taking approximately 6 days to complete and offering the only hut accommodation on the mountain. In contrast, the Machame Route is more challenging and scenic, taking about 7 days and requiring camping. Acclimatization is crucial for a successful summit attempt due to Kilimanjaro’s high altitude and thin air. The northern circuit route offers extended acclimatization time and higher summit success rates.
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The Machame route is highly recommended for scenic value and has a medium to high success rate, especially if you choose the seven day or six days itinerary option. It is a good to choose harder Kilimanjaro route for acclimatization as it has a climb high. Trekkers climb from Shira Camp two to Lava Tower where they have lunch and then hike back down to Barranco Camp to sleep. Like all Kilimanjaro routes, the Machame is a challenging trek with stunning scenery through four diverse climatic zones There is a good opportunity to split pre summit day climb by adding an extra rest day at Karanga Camp. The route has however got very popular over the past few years which mean it can get busy, especially at Barranco where climbers join up with trekkers from the Lemosho, Shira and Umbwe routes. The Machame route only offers fully catered camping.
On Lemosho route there is a seven or eight day itinerary to summit and offers lots of opportunities to properly acclimatize. It is among of highly Kilimanjaro route that has relatively high summit success rates. It is also recommended as the starting point is relatively remote and hence provides trekkers with a rather untouched and wild start to their Kilimanjaro adventure. The route also provides unparalleled and spectacular views of the dramatic gorges that characterize the western side of Mount Kilimanjaro. The Lemosho offers trekkers the experience of hiking across the Shira Plateau is one of the largest high altitude plateaus in the world. Trekkers on the Lemosho typically converge with Machame route on day three at Barranco camp and use the Barafu camp route to the summit. Although it is now quite common for Lemosho trekkers to veer north before Lava Tower to join the Northern Circuit which circles the north side of Mount Kilimanjaro and follows an assault passage via Gilman’s Point. The trekkers planning to climb the Western Breach to the summit they also use Lemosho route. The Lemosho is fully catered camping only.
The first beginners climbers who are unprepared, inexperienced they use marangu route as a result of the reputation for being the easier route. Marangu route is among of the cheaper and the lower success rate route when climbing Kilimanjaro. It is also the shortest Kilimanjaro route with low success rates on the Marangu. The marangu route it takes six day itinerary. it give trekkers an opportunity to climb high or low speed as they wish but also the elevation is moderate and not as effective as other climb high or low speed it is opportunities that are present on other Kilimanjaro routes. Out of all the Kilimanjaro routes, the Marangu route is the only one with accommodation in huts for the whole duration of the climb. The huts come with mattresses and basic amenities, making them a popular choice for budget operators who don’t have the right equipment to tackle the other Kilimanjaro routes. The Marangu offers beautiful views from the Saddle but can be considered less scenic than other Kilimanjaro routes due to ascent and descent on the same choice.
The Rongai route beginning on the side of Kilimanjaro National Park and is the only northern start point to Kilimanjaro. The Rongai offers a true wilderness experience on the early stages of the climb, and like the Lemosho route it is possible to see large wildlife like buffalo, antelope and elephant. The Northern slopes tend to be dryer than the southern slopes which makes the Rongai a great Kilimanjaro Route for trekking during the wet season. However, because the northern slopes are dryer they can also be considered less scenic. That being said, a northern approach is often characterized by clear views of Kilimanjaro something that is not that common from the southern side. The Rongai is also a flatter route for the first few days which makes for easy trekking. The route is usually completed on a seven day itinerary but has limited climb high, sleep low opportunities which means that acclimatization opportunities are not as good as on other Kilimanjaro routes. Also the route descends via the Marangu route although the route has fully catered camping until the last night on the mountain.
The Northern Circuit is the longest route on Mount Kilimanjaro and has one of the highest summit success rates as the route offers lots of climb high and most climbers climb at a low speed because of its hardest. The route departs from the same start point as Lemosho but then joins the Northern Circuit near Lava Tower, before traversing the north slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro. The summit assault is via Gilman’s Point. The route can be completed on an eight or nine day itinerary. If you are looking for a quiet and wild Kilimanjaro experience, then this route is for you. The route it takes more time until summit the Kilimanjaro. It is among of the hardest route which takes a long time until summit. You are not advised to use this route mostly because of its high start point.
The Umbwe Route has a short and steep beginning profile up to Barranco camp where trekkers join climbers from the Lemosho, Shira and Machame route. The Umbwe has poor acclimatization opportunities due to its rapid ascent and therefore success rates can be low on this Kilimanjaro route. Fully catered camping only.
Shira Route is one of the ascent routes to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa. This route is known for its scenic beauty, offering stunning views and a unique experience for hikers. The Shira Route starts on the western side of the mountain and is considered a relatively challenging route due to its higher starting point compared to other routes. Hikers on the Shira Route begin their trek at a higher altitude, which can impact acclimatization but also allows for breathtaking panoramic views as they ascend. The route passes through diverse landscapes, including the Shira Plateau, before converging with the Machame Route at Barranco Camp. Hikers on the Shira Route typically take 7-9 days to complete the climb, allowing for better acclimatization and increasing the chances of reaching the summit successfully.
