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Kilimanjaro

Tanzania · Kilimanjaro

Kilimanjaro is a 5,895M mountain in Kilimanjaro, Tanzania.

Mountain route map

Mapped approach and summit route lines from linked itineraries.

What to expect on this mountain

Kilimanjaro is a 5,895M mountain in Kilimanjaro, Tanzania.

Photos from Kilimanjaro

Kilimanjaro massif hero image.

Guided summit options for Kilimanjaro

These guided itineraries explicitly include a summit of Kilimanjaro.

Camping

Kilimanjaro Guided Machame Climb

The standard Machame-format Kilimanjaro departure with full crew support.

Duration
7 days
Difficulty
Challenging
Distance
62 km
Total climb
4,100M

Support style: Guide-led camping summit itinerary

Nearby itineraries and route styles

These itineraries are relevant to the area and base logistics. Some do not include a summit of Kilimanjaro.

AllYear Kilimanjaro Machame Climb - Kilimanjaro Guided Machame Climb The standard Machame-format Kilimanjaro departure with full crew support. Includes Kilimanjaro summit Trip family: Kilimanjaro Machame Climb AllYear Tanzania Northern Peaks Triple - Tanzania Northern Peaks Triple Guided Tanzania Northern Peaks Triple Guided is the 11-day option for Tanzania Northern Peaks Triple. It is graded difficult and reaches about 5,895 metres. The itinerary follows a guided format with day-to-day timing adjusted to conditions, travel logistics, and acclimatisation needs. Nearby itinerary only Trip family: Tanzania Northern Peaks Triple Summer Mount Meru Trek - Mount Meru Guided Trek The standard Meru itinerary, often sold either standalone or before Kilimanjaro. Nearby itinerary only Trip family: Mount Meru Trek

Routes for Kilimanjaro and nearby objectives

Marangu Route

The classic hut-based Kilimanjaro route from Marangu Gate.

Difficulty
Challenging
Distance
64 km
Duration
5 days
High point
5,895M
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Mount Meru Route

The standard multi-day route on Mount Meru from the Arusha side.

Difficulty
Challenging
Distance
32 km
Duration
4 days
High point
4,566M
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Shira Route

A high western Kilimanjaro route variation that starts on the Shira plateau and suits stronger acclimatised trekkers.

Difficulty
Challenging
Distance
56 km
Duration
7 days
High point
5,895M
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Rongai Route

The drier northern Kilimanjaro approach from the Kenyan side of the massif.

Difficulty
Challenging
Distance
65 km
Duration
6 days
High point
5,895M
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Umbwe Route

A steep direct Kilimanjaro route that joins the southern summit line after a harder opening approach.

Difficulty
Challenging
Distance
53 km
Duration
6 days
High point
5,895M
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Lemosho Route

A longer western Kilimanjaro route designed for acclimatisation and a more complete mountain experience.

Difficulty
Challenging
Distance
70 km
Duration
7 days
High point
5,895M
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Northern Circuit Route

The longest standard Kilimanjaro itinerary, circling the mountain for the strongest acclimatisation profile.

Difficulty
Challenging
Distance
88 km
Duration
9 days
High point
5,895M
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Machame Route

The most commercially established scenic route on Kilimanjaro.

Difficulty
Challenging
Distance
62 km
Duration
6 days
High point
5,895M
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GPX tracks for map and navigation

GPX Tanzania Northern Peaks Triple Route 6 points in track geometry View route: tanzania-northern-peaks-triple-route GPX Marangu Route 4 points in track geometry View route: marangu-route GPX Mount Meru Route 2 points in track geometry View route: mount-meru-route GPX Shira Route 5 points in track geometry View route: shira-route GPX Rongai Route 4 points in track geometry View route: rongai-route GPX Umbwe Route 4 points in track geometry View route: umbwe-route GPX Lemosho Route 4 points in track geometry View route: lemosho-route GPX Northern Circuit Route 5 points in track geometry View route: northern-circuit-route GPX Machame Route 4 points in track geometry View route: machame-route

Summit trips

Adventure Kilimanjaro Machame Climb The flagship scenic Kilimanjaro route.