Climbing Kilimanjaro
Climbing Kilimanjaro is the experience of a lifetime.
Climbing Kilimanjaro is the experience of a lifetime. Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa at a staggering 5,895 metres (19,341”), and the world’s highest free-standing mountain. Though many of the mountain’s routes are not for the faint-hearted, with an experienced guide at your side, you certainly don’t need to be an experienced climber to reach its summit.
Kilimanjaro itineraries
Kilimanjaro climbling routes: overview
Best for beginners – Marangu or Machame Routes
Spectacular scenery – Lemosho or Machame Routes
Beginners with a budget – Marangu Route
For moderate hikers – Machame or Lemosho Routes
Expert hikers – Umbwe Route
Most popular Mount Kilimanjaro route – Machame Route
Longest Mt Kilimanjaro route – Northern circuit
During rainy season – Rongai Route
Highest success rate? – 8 days Lemosho Route or 9 days Northern Circuit
Best time to climb Kilimanjaro
Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro is a year-round experience. At Tanzania Safari Planners, we provide expert advice on the best time for you to plan your Kilimanjaro trip based on your individual requirements.
The two main climbing seasons are the dry months from December to March and from June to October. The warmest months are from December to March. During these months the skies are clearer and there is less chance of snow on the trail. February is the best month since the temperature is high and the chances of rainfall are low. From June to October, the temperatures on the mountain are noticeably colder and the trails are busier.
During the rainy season, it can be wet, slippery and the visibility may be limited. Most climbers avoid these seasons, although some experienced climbers and adventurous travellers prefer to climb at this time. There are certainly some pros: a lack of crowds being a big draw!
Customer Reviews
Climbing Kilimanjaro Adventures
The 7-day Machame Route is one of the most popular ways to climb Kilimanjaro. It offers amazing views and a variety of landscapes...
The 6-day Marangu Route is known as the “Coca-Cola Route” for its relative ease and comfort.
The 8-day Lemosho Route is one of the most scenic and less crowded routes on Kilimanjaro.
The Umbwe Route is the shortest and steepest path up Kilimanjaro, offering a challenging climb with spectacular scenery.
The Rongai Route approaches Kilimanjaro from the northern side, close to the Kenyan border.
The Northern Circuit Route is Kilimanjaro’s newest and longest trekking route. It circumnavigates the mountain on the...