kilimanjaro Routes

Are you planning to go on an exhilarating adventure race to the peak of Mount Kilimanjaro? Well, you better think about your climbing route first. To reach the peak of this glorious natural wonder, there are various paths that you can take. Each trail has its own advantages. Some of them are shorter; some have a great acclimatization profile, while others offer scenic views of the mountain’s surrounding. If you are looking for the best route to traverse the lands of Mount Kilimanjaro, you must know the seven established routes to climb Mount Kilimanjaro – Marangu, Machame, Lemosho, Shira, Rongai, Northern Circuit and Umbwe. The Marangu, Machame, and Umbwe routes all approach from the south of the mountain (Mweka is used only for descent). The Lemosho, Shira and Northern Circuit routes approach from the west. The Rongai route approaches from the north.