Kilimanjaro Marangu Route — 5-Day Classic Summit Trek
5 Days / 4 Nights
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Kilimanjaro & Beyond
Conquer Africa's
Highest Peak
Our Kilimanjaro trekking packages take you from the rainforest floor to the glacial summit at 5,895m, with expert guides at every step of the climb.
5,895 m
Uhuru Peak, the summit
6
Routes we climb
7
Climbs to choose from
5–9
Days on the mountain
Climbing Kilimanjaro
Mount Kilimanjaro
At 5,895 m (19,341 ft), Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa and the tallest free-standing mountain in the world. You need no ropes or climbing experience: our own mountain crews lead you on foot through five climate zones, from rainforest to the glaciers at Uhuru Peak.
Read our complete Kilimanjaro guideChoose your route
Six ways to the Roof of Africa
Every route reaches the same summit, but they differ in scenery, crowds, sleeping and, most of all, in how well they let your body adjust to the altitude. More days means a better chance of standing on the top.
6–7 days
The "Whiskey" route
Machame Route
Kilimanjaro's classic: rainforest, the Lava Tower and the Barranco Wall.
- Difficulty
- Challenging
- Sleeping
- Camping
- Crowds
- Busy
7–8 days
Lemosho Route
The most beautiful way up: a quiet western start and the wide Shira Plateau.
- Difficulty
- Challenging
- Sleeping
- Camping
- Crowds
- Moderate
9 days
Northern Circuit Route
The longest and quietest route, around the wild northern slopes.
- Difficulty
- Challenging
- Sleeping
- Camping
- Crowds
- Quiet
6–7 days
Rongai Route
The quiet northern approach, from near the Kenyan border.
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Sleeping
- Camping
- Crowds
- Quiet
5–6 days
The "Coca-Cola" route
Marangu Route
The only route with mountain huts instead of tents.
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Sleeping
- Mountain huts
- Crowds
- Busy
5–6 days
Umbwe Route
The steepest and most direct line to the summit.
- Difficulty
- Strenuous
- Sleeping
- Camping
- Crowds
- Quiet
Compare the routes
| Route | Duration | Starts at | Sleeping | Crowds | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Machame Route | 6–7 days | Machame Gate (1,800 m) | Camping | Busy | Challenging |
| Lemosho Route | 7–8 days | Londorossi Gate (2,250 m) | Camping | Moderate | Challenging |
| Northern Circuit Route | 9 days | Londorossi Gate (2,250 m) | Camping | Quiet | Challenging |
| Rongai Route | 6–7 days | Rongai Gate (1,950 m) | Camping | Quiet | Moderate |
| Marangu Route | 5–6 days | Marangu Gate (1,860 m) | Mountain huts | Busy | Moderate |
| Umbwe Route | 5–6 days | Umbwe Gate (1,600 m) | Camping | Quiet | Strenuous |
Our climbs
Kilimanjaro climbs we run
Each climb is private, with KINAPA-licensed guides, a cook, porters and everything you need on the mountain.
Kilimanjaro Umbwe Route — 6-Day Direct Ascent
6 Days / 5 Nights
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Kilimanjaro Machame Route — 7-Day Whiskey Trail
7 Days / 6 Nights
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Kilimanjaro Rongai Route — 7-Day Northern Approach
7 Days / 6 Nights
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Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route — 8-Day Wilderness Expedition
8 Days / 7 Nights
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Kilimanjaro Northern Circuit — 9-Day Grand Traverse
9 Days / 8 Nights
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View tripWhy Choose Us
Trek With Confidence
Expert Local Guides
Licensed Kilimanjaro guides trained in wilderness first aid, who know every stage of the mountain.
Safety First
Daily health checks with a pulse oximeter, emergency oxygen and clear evacuation procedures on every climb.
Well-Equipped Camps
Good-quality tents and sleeping mats, hot meals prepared by our mountain cooks and a dedicated porter team.
Flexible Itineraries
Routes from 5 to 9 days, with extra acclimatisation days available to improve your chance of reaching the summit.
When to climb
The driest and clearest months are January to early March and June to October. April, May and November are the rainy months: the mountain is quieter, but trails are wetter and views come and go.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
- Best
- Possible
- Rainy
Questions climbers ask us
No. Kilimanjaro is a long, high walk, not a technical climb. What matters is steady fitness and, above all, giving your body enough days to adjust to the altitude.
Longer routes with a gradual profile, such as the 8-day Lemosho and the 9-day Northern Circuit, give your body the most time to acclimatise. The 7-day Machame and Rongai are a good balance of time and success.
On the Marangu route you sleep in shared mountain huts. On every other route you sleep in tents that our porters carry and set up before you arrive at camp.
Summit night usually starts around midnight and temperatures near the crater rim can fall well below freezing. We help you check your kit before the climb.
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Whether it's your first summit or your fifth continent peak — we'll craft the perfect trekking experience for you.