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Climb Africa's highest mountain
Uhuru Peak, 5,895 m. With the right route, enough days and experienced guides, almost anyone who is reasonably fit can stand on the Roof of Africa.
Safety first, summit second, memories always
Our head guide George Kivuyo and his team climb Kilimanjaro all year round. We check your oxygen levels twice a day, carry emergency oxygen, and choose routes with time to acclimatise.
Expert mountain guides
Certified, first-aid trained, and fluent in English and French.
The right route
We match the route to your fitness and how many days you have.
Quality equipment
Four-season tents and a full rental range, with fair pay for porters.
Happy climbers
Consistently excellent reviews from summiteers.
Which route is right for you?
Longer routes give better acclimatisation and higher summit success. We recommend at least 7 days.
| Route | Days | Difficulty | Scenery | Crowds | Summit success | Sleeping |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marangu Route | 6 | Huts | ||||
| Machame Route | 7 | Camping | ||||
| Lemosho Route | 8 | Camping | ||||
| Rongai Route | 7 | Camping | ||||
| Umbwe Route | 6 | Camping | ||||
| Northern Circuit | 9 | Camping | ||||
| Shira | 7–8 | Camping · starts high, for acclimatised trekkers |
Detailed climbing itineraries
Kilimanjaro Marangu Route
Marangu Gate · Mandara · Horombo · Kibo · Uhuru Peak
Kilimanjaro Machame Route
Machame Gate · Shira · Lava Tower · Barranco · Karanga · Barafu · Uhuru
Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route
Londorossi · Mti Mkubwa · Shira · Moir · Lava Tower · Barranco · Barafu · Uhuru
Kilimanjaro Rongai Route
Rongai Gate · Kikelewa · Mawenzi Tarn · Kibo · Uhuru · Horombo
Kilimanjaro Umbwe Route
Umbwe Gate · Umbwe Camp · Barranco · Karanga · Barafu · Uhuru
Kilimanjaro Northern Circuit
Londorossi · Shira · Moir · Buffalo · Third Cave · School Hut · Uhuru
From rainforest to glacier
- Cultivated lower slopes (800–1,800 m): coffee and banana farms of the Chagga people.
- Montane rainforest (1,800–2,800 m): colobus monkeys, mosses and morning mist.
- Heath & moorland (2,800–4,000 m): giant groundsels and lobelias.
- Alpine desert (4,000–5,000 m): stark, rocky and lunar.
- Arctic summit (5,000 m +): glaciers, ice and the crater rim.
Best months: January – early March and June – October.
Kilimanjaro packing list
Ready for the climb of a lifetime?
Tell us your dates and fitness level, and we'll recommend the best route and send a full quote.