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
Kilimanjaro route
Northern Circuit
- Londorossi Gate (Lemosho trailhead)
- Mountain tents
The longest route, circling the quiet northern slopes of Kibo for outstanding acclimatisation and solitude.
The Northern Circuit starts like Lemosho in the west, then curves around the rarely visited northern slopes before summiting from the east. It is typically climbed over eight or nine days.
The length gives the body more time to adapt to altitude, which makes it an excellent choice for climbers who want the best possible conditions for the summit.
Route highlights
- Most days on the mountain
- Very few other climbers on the northern traverse
- 360° views around Kibo
- Excellent acclimatisation
Preparing for this route
Allow plenty of time in your travel plans and prepare for many consecutive trekking days.
Itineraries are a starting point. Final routing, accommodation and pricing are confirmed in your personalised proposal.
Along the route
Compare other routes
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.
View route: Lemosho Route
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
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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