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Mountain

Mount Kibo

Tanzania · Kilimanjaro

Mount Kibo 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

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

Photos from Mount Kibo

Mount Kibo hero image.

Nearby itineraries and route styles

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

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 Mount Kibo 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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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 Marangu Route 4 points in track geometry View route: marangu-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