Climbing Kilimanjaro: Four routes up, and they're not all the same.
Your route decides how well you acclimatise, how busy the trail is, and whether you sleep in a tent or a hut. So it's the first thing worth getting right, and you'll want to choose it before you book anything else.
Lemosho Route
Why do we prefer the seven-day Lemosho to the six-day version? Because it splits day two into two days, which gives you better acclimatisation and a more gradual climb. On…
Machame Route
Only have six days to climb Kilimanjaro? Then Machame is your best choice, thanks to the way it helps you acclimatise. Compared with other six-day routes, Machame takes you higher…
Marangu Route
Marangu is one of the most popular routes to the top of Kilimanjaro. Why? Partly because it's the least expensive route, but probably more because you can do it in…
Rongai Route
The Rongai route climbs Kilimanjaro from the north-eastern side of the mountain, along the border between Tanzania and Kenya. It still feels like unspoilt wilderness, and approaching from the north…
Looking for our success rate? We don't publish one, and here's why. Every operator's figure is self-reported, nobody audits them, and the number depends entirely on how many days you take and how honestly your guide turns people around. A better question: how many days does a route need? Ask us and we'll tell you straight, because that's what really changes your odds.