Kilimanjaro Climbing
Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing in Tanzania
Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing in Tanzania, Africa’s highest mountain rising 19,340 ft (5,895m). The highest free-standing mountain in the country. It is also one of the seven summits, the seventh highest point on any continent in the world. If you are physically fit, you can ascend Mount Kilimanjaro to reach the summit (Uhuru Mountain 5,895m) and view out over Africa. Our Mount Kilimanjaro climbing tours are planned at the strongly recommended lead of high altitude performance, Meijo Safaris has created specific climbing techniques carefully crafted to optimize personal protection and summit opportunities for climbers on the highest mountain in Africa and the largest non-mass mountain in the world.
From the shortest 6 days of the Marangu route, 7 days of Machame Route to the longest 8 days of the Lemosho route, the experience of a passionate team is well established and has resulted in a high success rate of 95 per cent.s.
Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing Routes
Choosing a Kilimanjaro Climbing’s route, which will satisfy your personal requirements as well as contribute to your eventual summit success, is important. Factors that should be carefully considered include:
- A Kilimanjaro Climbing routes comparison in terms a of an authentic wilderness experience
- Kilimanjaro Climbing routes distances and trekking costs for each route
- The Kilimanjaro Climbing routes success rates and best possible summit prospects
- The possibility of additional days for safer extended acclimatization on each trekking route
Below follows a brief summarised comparison of all the current Kilimanjaro climbing routes. For more detailed information regarding each of these Mount Kilimanjaro routes, including route distances and route success rates, please refer to our detailed and comprehensive route descriptions below.
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POPULAR ROUTES
The Marangu Route
Often known as the "Coca Cola Route" – the Marangu Route is one of the most common roads to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. Many hikers assume that the Marangu path is the easiest route to the Uhuru mountain, since it is the only route that can be hiked within 5 days (making it the cheapest option). It is also the only path providing mountain lodging in the A-frame huts. Unfortunately, it is well known that the 5-day Marangu path has one of the lowest peak performance rates of all the uphill paths. If you want the Marangu path, we highly suggest a 6-day hike to improve your chances of reaching the summit successfully. This is the only route that offers cozy shared sleeping huts, complete with beds and mattresses for any overnight stay. Mineral beverages, soft drinks, soda and chocolates are also available at most markets. The Marangu path uses the same route for ascending and descending.
The Lemosho Route
The Lemosho Route, which is a newer option to the Shira Route, is without a doubt the most picturesque route to Kilimanjaro. Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro is one of the finest experiences you will have on the top, and it is considered one of the easiest ways to the tallest peak in Africa. Beginning with a long journey from Moshi to Londorossi Gate, the route approaches Mount Kilimanjaro from the west. The first two days are spent walking to Shira Ridge via the rain forest. In a pleasant, somewhat level trek, the Lemosho path spans the whole Shira Plateau from west to east. Until the path joins the Machame trail near Lava Tower, there are few people. The route then follows the Southern Circuit trail beneath Kilimanjaro's Southern Ice Field before summiting from Barafu. The Mweka path is used for descent.
The Machame Route
Our most popular and effective route leading to the summit of Kilimanjaro is the Machame road. The hikers sleep in the tents that the porters take up the mountain. The Machame path is a very scenic and beautiful route, which can be done in 6 days, but we highly suggest hiking in 7 days, giving more time to acclimate. The key to the success of the Machame path is its topography, which helps hikers to ascend high and sleep low, helping to enhance their acclimatization. There are, however, two pitfalls to this route:
Firstly hikers will need to pass an area just before the Shira ridge and hike the Barranco Wall, both of which are physically demanding and also present a potential problem for hikers with a fear of heights.
The second problem relates to the route’s high success rate, compounded by the fact that other routes join the Machame route from day 3 on-wards – higher numbers of hikers can be therefore be encountered on this route.
The route utilises the Mweka route as a descend route.
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