5,895m · Africa's Roof
Climb Mount Kilimanjaro
Africa's highest peak. Six routes. Five climate zones. One team that has been here, knows it deeply, and will get you to the top safely. No mountain on earth is quite like this one.
Most Scenic · Highest Success Rate
Lemosho Route
The most scenic route on Kilimanjaro, Lemosho crosses the full breadth of the Shira Plateau before joining the southern circuit to the summit. Eight days, the best views on the mountain, and the highest summit success in our records.
- Duration: 7–9 Days
- Begins: Arusha, Tanzania
- Operates: Jan-Mar, Jun-Oct
- Difficulty: Moderate to Challenging
Most Popular · Scenic & Challenging
Machame Route
Kilimanjaro's iconic "Whiskey Route" — dramatic scenery, the famous Barranco Wall scramble, and a 7-day acclimatization profile that punches above its length. The most popular trail on the mountain for good reason.
- Duration: 6–7 Days
- Begins: Arusha, Tanzania
- Operates: Jan-Mar, Jun-Oct
- Difficulty: Challenging
Northern Approach · Quieter & Drier
Rongai Route
The only route up Kilimanjaro from the north — quieter trails, better wildlife, and the drier side of the mountain for wet-season climbs. Rongai is the pick when solitude matters.
- Duration: 6–7 Days
- Begins: Arusha, Tanzania
- Operates: Jun-Oct
- Difficulty: Moderate
Longest Route · Highest Success Rate
Northern Circuit Route
The longest route on Kilimanjaro, the Northern Circuit circumnavigates almost the entire mountain over 9 days — giving you unmatched acclimatization, the quietest northern trail, and the highest summit success rate of any route.
- Duration: 9–10 Days
- Begins: Arusha, Tanzania
- Operates: Jan-Mar, Jun-Oct
- Difficulty: Challenging
Classic Route · Hut Accommodation
Marangu Route
Kilimanjaro's only hut-based route, the classic "Coca-Cola Route" trades tents for beds at Mandara, Horombo, and Kibo — the most comfortable, most storied path to the roof of Africa.
- Duration: 5–6 Days
- Begins: Arusha, Tanzania
- Operates: Year-round
- Difficulty: Moderate
Steepest Route · Experts Only
Umbwe Route
The steepest, most direct route on Kilimanjaro, Umbwe gains altitude fast through dense forest and dramatic ridgelines — an expert-only climb for experienced trekkers who want a real, uncompromising challenge.
- Duration: 6–7 Days
- Begins: Arusha, Tanzania
- Operates: Jun-Oct, Jan-Feb
- Difficulty: Very Challenging
