Machame Route
- Machame Gate
- Mountain tents
Kilimanjaro's most popular route: varied scenery, the famous Barranco Wall and a good ‘climb high, sleep low’ acclimatisation profile.
View route: Machame Route
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Lemosho Route
- Londorossi Gate (Lemosho trailhead)
- Mountain tents
A scenic, quieter approach from the west, crossing the entire Shira Plateau — often chosen for its excellent acclimatisation.
Lemosho begins on the remote western side of the mountain in lush forest, then crosses the wide Shira Plateau before joining the southern circuit used by the Machame route.
It is usually climbed over seven or eight days. The gradual ascent and extra days make it a favourite for travellers who value scenery and a good summit success rate.
Route highlights
- Remote western rainforest start
- Crossing the Shira Plateau
- Fewer climbers in the first days
- Excellent acclimatisation profile
Preparing for this route
Plan for a longer trek and a cold summit night. Training with long, consecutive hiking days helps.
Itineraries are a starting point. Final routing, accommodation and pricing are confirmed in your personalised proposal.
Along the route
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Marangu Route
- Marangu Gate
- Mountain huts
The only route with hut accommodation; a steady trail ascending and descending on the same path from the south-east.
View route: Marangu Route
Rongai Route
- Rongai Gate (Nale Moru)
- Mountain tents
The only route from the north, near the Kenyan border — drier, quieter and with a gentle gradient.
View route: Rongai Route
Northern Circuit
- Londorossi Gate (Lemosho trailhead)
- Mountain tents
The longest route, circling the quiet northern slopes of Kibo for outstanding acclimatisation and solitude.
View route: Northern Circuit
Umbwe Route
- Umbwe Gate
- Mountain tents
The steepest and most direct route — best for experienced, fit trekkers who have acclimatised beforehand.
View route: Umbwe Route
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