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Kilimanjaro (Uhuru Peak)

Tanzania · Kilimanjaro

Uhuru Peak is Tanzania's flagship summit and one of the world's strongest commercial trekking objectives.

Mountain route map

Mapped approach and summit route lines from linked itineraries.

What to expect on this mountain

Uhuru Peak is Tanzania's flagship summit and one of the world's strongest commercial trekking objectives.

Altitude, cold, long summit nights, and changing equatorial mountain weather define the main risks.

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Guided summit options for Kilimanjaro (Uhuru Peak)

These guided itineraries explicitly include a summit of Kilimanjaro (Uhuru Peak).

Guided

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.

Duration
11 days
Difficulty
Difficult
Distance
88 km
Total climb
7,600M

Support style: Guide-led Three Peaks itinerary with coordinated transfers

Nearby itineraries and route styles

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

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. Includes Kilimanjaro (Uhuru Peak) summit Trip family: Tanzania Northern Peaks Triple AllYear Kilimanjaro Machame Climb - Kilimanjaro Guided Machame Climb The standard Machame-format Kilimanjaro departure with full crew support. Nearby itinerary only Trip family: Kilimanjaro Machame Climb

Routes for Kilimanjaro (Uhuru Peak) 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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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 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 Tanzania Northern Peaks Triple The complete northern Tanzania mountain challenge.