East Africa Travel Guide

The classic expeditions

Kilimanjaro routes

6 routes, sorted by duration — compare them at a glance, then open the one that fits.

Marangu Route 6 Moderate Jun-Oct and Dec-Feb Marangu Gate Umbwe Route 6 Strenuous Jun-Oct and Dec-Feb Umbwe Gate Machame Route 7 Challenging Jun-Oct and Dec-Feb Machame Gate Rongai Route 7 Moderate Jun-Oct and Dec-Feb Rongai Gate (north) Shira Route 7 Challenging Jun-Oct and Dec-Feb Shira Gate Lemosho Route 8 Challenging Jun-Oct and Dec-Feb Londorossi Gate

Comparison uses each route's own recorded metadata. Open a route for the full profile — packing, altitude guidance, porter welfare and permits.

Marangu Route

Moderate

6 days · from Marangu Gate

Best: Jun-Oct and Dec-Feb

acclimatisation

Umbwe Route

Strenuous

6 days · from Umbwe Gate

Best: Jun-Oct and Dec-Feb

acclimatisation

Machame Route

Challenging

7 days · from Machame Gate

Best: Jun-Oct and Dec-Feb

acclimatisation

Rongai Route

Moderate

7 days · from Rongai Gate (north)

Best: Jun-Oct and Dec-Feb

acclimatisation

Shira Route

Challenging

7 days · from Shira Gate

Best: Jun-Oct and Dec-Feb

acclimatisation

Lemosho Route

Challenging

8 days · from Londorossi Gate

Best: Jun-Oct and Dec-Feb

acclimatisation
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