Mount Kilimanjaro

Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro

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Mount Kilimanjaro

Crowned with an everlasting snow-cap, the majestic Mt. Kilimanjaro is standing proudly in the heart of Tanzania acquiring the title of the largest mountain of Africa and the highest freestanding peak of the world. Despite a great height, the climb is relatively easy as the mountain allows a great and easy hiking path which attracts many climbing enthusiasts who don’t acquire any prior experience.

The mountain offers 7 iconic routes to touch the summit. Following are the routes:

  • The Marangu Route
  • The Machame Route
  • The Rongai Route
  • The Shira Route
  • The Lemosho Route
  • The Umbwe Route
  • Northern Circuit Route

17 Days Marangu Route

7 Days Marangu Route
  • 7 Days 6 Nights
  • Tanzania
  • (1868 Ratings)
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The Marangu Route is named as the “Coca-Cola” route because of the stunning views the route has to provide.

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28 Days Machame Route

8 Days Machame Route
  • 8 Days 7 Nights
  • Tanzania
  • (1880 Ratings)
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Machame Route is considered as the most striking route because of the spectacular view of the summit.

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39 Days Rongai Route

9 Days Rongai Route
  • 10 9
  • Tanzania
  • (1723 Ratings)
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Rongai route is a long hiking route to Kilimanjaro with gentle slopes and the only route that approaches from the Northern side..

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49 Days Lemosho Route

9 Days Lemosho Route
  • 9 Days 8 Nights
  • Tanzania
  • (1723 Ratings)
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Lemosho Route is relatively a new route but undoubtedly the most panoramic route of Kilimanjaro. As it’s a newer trial

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59 Days Shira Route

9 Days Shira Route
  • 6 Days 5 Nights
  • Tanzania
  • (1880 Ratings)
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Shira route is approaching Kilimanjaro from the western side and a little longer trail. The route is very remote and receives quite fewer trekkers.

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68 Days Umbwe Route

8 Days Umbwe Route
  • 8 Days 7 Nights
  • Tanzania
  • (1880 Ratings)
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The route is considered the steepest, shortest, and most direct route to Uhuru Peak. The route is the most challenging route ...

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711 Days Northern Circuit Route

11 Days Northern Circuit Route
  • 11 Days 10 Nights
  • Tanzania
  • (1723 Ratings)
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Northern Circuit Route is the longest and the newest route of Kilimanjaro and considered one of the best routes.

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Mount Kilimanjaro Guides

The 7 routes of Kilimanjaro vary in each prospectus from the length, cost, and scenery to the difficulty levels and success rates. So selecting the route to trek the mountain is the most important decision you have to take. However all the 7 routes have its own charm, the Marangu Route is considered as the best route to climb. Why it’s best suitable?

  • The route is the oldest route and the only route that provides hut accommodation hence the sleeping is quite comfortable.
  • The route has a very steady and comfortable walking path.
  • The route is comparatively cheap.
  • Here is the list of 10 things that you should know before climbing Kilimanjaro:

  • Mount Kilimanjaro isn’t a technical climb; rather it’s trekking and doesn’t require any professional skill.
  • Keep yourself prepare to fight both with cold and wet.
  • AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness) can affect anyone despite f being fit or not.
  • Packing right gear is what help you a lot succeeding Kilimanjaro climb.
  • Tipping is optional yet most expected.
  • Go slow and stay hydrated.
  • Choose the route wisely.
  • Don’t expect to spot a lot of wildlife.
  • Summit day can be the most challenging day as the hike would be steady and tough.
  • There are several trekking operators providing trekking service and offers very competitive pricing to stay ahead of each other. However, the trekking is not cheap and depends upon a lot of factors such as:

  • Quality equipment that keeps you warm and dry even in the worst weather
  • The choice of route
  • How many days you are going to trek
  • Warm Tents & private toilet tents
  • Guides & Porter tips
  • Paying the trek operator
  • The national park fee (Mostly included in the booked trip and paid by the trek operator)
  • Healthy Food
  • The most viral question trekking enthusiast ask about Kilimanjaro is “Is it hard to trek”; well the answer is quite difficult because the climbing is easy however it depends upon a lot of factors. If someone is super young or ridiculously old will unlikely be able to handle the high altitude difficulties. However, the mountain is routes that are relatively easy to trek and it doesn’t need any special training or prior climbing knowledge to attempt trekking Kilimanjaro.

    Climbing Kilimanjaro though is less challenging but the high altitudes always bring risks to health. So getting prepared prior helps you to touch the summit without much of health risk.

  • Take Aerobic or cardio training which includes activities like long distance jogging, swimming, cycling and walking.
  • To strengthen legs Lunges squats and Step aerobics are recommended.
  • If possible go on hiking available near to you.
  • Last but not least, boost your mental stamina and prepare yourself mentally too.
  • There are endless facts about the majestic Kilimanjaro; we have enlisted a few iconic facts:

  • Kilimanjaro is the tallest mountain of Africa and the highest freestanding mountain in the world.
  • The summit of the mountain is named Uhuru Point, which is 5,895 meters above sea level.
  • The mountain is not 1 but a combination of 3 volcanoes.
  • The tallest Indigenous tree of Africa lives on Kilimanjaro.
  • The youngest achiever to climb Kilimanjaro is 7 years and the oldest is 88 years old.
  • The glaciers are 10,000 years old.
  • Approximately 30,000 people climb Kilimanjaro each year
  • The fastest ascend and descend was done in 6 hours and 42 minutes in 2014 by Swiss Karl Egloff.
  • The most stunning fact is trekkers cross 5 distinct climate zone while trekking to the peak.
  • The first trekker to Kilimanjaro was a German geologist called Hans Meyer in October 1889.
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