Kilimanjaro Trekking

Mt. Kilimanjaro Trekking

Mount Kilimanjaro is undoubtedly one of the most famous and highly sought-after mountains in the African continent. Climbing this majestic mountain involves a thrilling trek that challenges the most experienced hikers. You will be required to walk on winding paths that traverse the rugged terrain of the mountain, while admiring the spectacular sights surrounding you. As part of the trek, hikers will sleep in high-quality tents set in the most picturesque locations. While the trek may be demanding, it is an exhilarating experience that is unmatched and unforgettable. Having a knowledgeable guide to lead you on your journey is imperative to ensure that your trek is not only safe but also that you appreciate the beauty and diversity of the mountain fully. Whether you are a novice or seasoned hiker, a successful climb up Mount Kilimanjaro can be a truly rewarding and unforgettable adventure.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the best route to climb Kilimanjaro?

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There are 7 main Mount Kilimanjaro routes that lead to the summit, Uhuru Peak, one of which starts on the Northern side of the mountain and the rest on the Southern side. After making the decision to climb Kilimanjaro, you’ll need to choose your route.

The question we are asked more often than any other is “which is the best route to climb Kilimanjaro”. And the answer depends on what you want. Here are our winners:

Highest success rate and the overall best route to climb Kilimanjaro

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If you want the highest chance of summiting the best route to climb Kilimanjaro is the Lemosho route and Machame route over 7 or 8 days – excellent acclimatization and an easier summit night make these winners by a long way. And as reaching the top is the most important thing for most of our climbers we make this our overall winner as the best route to climb Kilimanjaro.

The most scenic route to climb Kilimanjaro

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The Lemosho route approaching from the West wins hands down for the best views with spectacular vistas in all directions.

Quietest route to climb Kilimanjaro

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If keeping away from the crowds is your top priority the Rongai Route has to be your choice as the best route for your Kilimanjaro climb. But be warned the success rate is lower.

Most challenging route to climb Kilimanjaro

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If you are looking for an adventure and a really unique wilderness experience the crater camp option is the best route to climb Kilimanjaro for you- less than 1 % of climbers get to do this and all our climbers who do it rave about it.

Tips on climbing Kilimanjaro.

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When you are planning your Kilimanjaro climb there are 6 factors that you need to take into consideration in deciding which is the best route to climb Kilimanjaro for you.

Acclimatization?
The difficulty of the summit night?
How busy the route is?
What are the accommodation options?
Safety?
What is the success rate?

Acclimatization on Kilimanjaro

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When climbing to altitude the golden rule is to walk high and sleep low. Following this rule minimizes the risk of altitude sickness and improves your chance of summiting. The best routes to climb Kilimanjaro for acclimatization are the Machame and Lemosho routes as these naturally allow you to walk high and sleep low.

The difficulty of the summit night

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The most challenging summit nights are on the Rongai Route and the Marangu Route: they reach the crater rim of Kilimanjaro on the North, opposite Uhuru Peak, and more than 2 hours from the summit itself. The best routes to Climb Kilimanjaro to avoid this are the Machame Route and Lemosho Route as they reach the crater at Stellar point less than an hour’s walk from the summit. An extra hour on what is already a very long day is often the straw that breaks the camel’s back.

How busy the route is?

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The amount of climbers on the mountain varies a lot depending on the season and on the day of the week but even taking this into account if you want to have the mountain more to yourself the best route to Climb Kilimanjaro is the Rongai route. This route starts in the North and is used by a lot fewer climbers than the very popular southern routes.

Accommodations on the climb

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The only route that you do not have to camp on is the Marangu route so if you hate tents this is the best route to climb Kilimanjaro for you. Be warned though the huts are very basic and noisy.

Kilimanjaro Routes Safety

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We consider all routes except the Arrow Point route to be relatively safe if walking sensibly. We do not offer climbs on the Arrow Point route as the risk of falling rock is unmanageable. This is definitely not the best route to climb Kilimanjaro.