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Kilimanjaro Trekking

Roof of Africa

Stand on the summit of Kilimanjaro

Africa's tallest peak, 5,895m of raw magnificence. Six proven routes, KPAP-certified porter care, oxygen at every camp and an unhurried 7–9 day acclimatisation schedule give our climbers a 98% summit success rate.

7 Days

Machame Route

The Whiskey Route steeper, more scenic, and the most popular route on the mountain.

ModerateBest successScenic
From $1,969
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7 Days

7 Days Machame Route

Classic 7-day Machame itinerary balanced acclimatisation and scenic sections.

ModeratePopular
From $1,969
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6 Days

6 Days Machame Route

The Whiskey Route Challenge scenic Machame route with a shorter, high-adventure summit push.

PopularScenicChallenge
From $2,100
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5 Days

5 Days Machame Express

Shorter Machame option for experienced trekkers who want a quicker summit push.

ExpressFitness required
From $1,599
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8 Days

Lemosho Route

Approach from the west remote, quiet, and the best acclimatisation profile of any route.

Best acclimatisationRemote
From $2,251
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6 Days

Marangu Route

The Coca-Cola Route the only route with mountain huts. Gentler, and comfortable for first-timers.

HutsBeginner-friendly
From $1,556
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5 Days

5 Days Marangu Route

The classic Coca-Cola Route with mountain hut accommodation, a faster 5 day climb for well-acclimatised trekkers.

HutsFaster climb
From $1,556
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6 Days

6 Days Marangu Route (Huts)

Marangu 6-day with hut stays for a comfortable ascent.

HutsBeginner-friendly
From $1,556
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7 Days

Rongai Route

The only northern approach. Drier, quieter, and the go-to route during the rainy season.

QuietRainy-season option
From $1,870
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6 Days

6 Days Rongai Route

Shorter Rongai itinerary with good acclimatisation profile.

QuietLess-crowded
From $1,720
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7 Days

7 Days Rongai Route

The quiet northern Rongai approach with an extra day on the mountain for more gradual acclimatization before the summit.

QuietLess-crowdedGradual ascent
From $1,870
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6 Days

Umbwe Route

Steep, direct, and highly adventurous one of the most demanding and less-crowded routes on Kilimanjaro.

Steep ascentLess crowdedExperienced climbers
From $1,890
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6 Days

6 Day Umbwe Route

A direct and demanding Kilimanjaro ascent through rainforest, steep ridges, and the southern circuit to the summit.

SteepDirect ascentExperienced route
From $2,100
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7 Days

7 Days Umbwe Route

The steep, direct Umbwe ascent with an extra acclimatisation day at Barranco Camp before the summit push.

SteepExtra acclimatisation dayLess crowded
From $2,100
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9 Days

Northern Circuit Route

The longest route on the mountain highest summit success, and stunning 360° panoramas.

Longest routeHighest success
From $2,590
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9 Days

9 Days Northern Circuit Route

Longer and highly scenic Kilimanjaro climb with excellent acclimatisation and quieter northern slopes.

Longer routeQuieterExcellent acclimatisation
From $2,550
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8 Days

8 Days Northern Circuit Route

A scenic and quieter Kilimanjaro climb with excellent panoramic views, remote northern-slope trails, and strong acclimatisation.

QuieterPanoramic viewsStrong acclimatisation
From $2,400
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4 Days

Mount Meru Trek

Kilimanjaro's little sister at 4,566m a perfect warm-up climb, wildlife-filled and dramatic.

Warm-up climbWildlife
From $1,120
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4 Days

4 Days Mount Meru Trek

A well-paced Mount Meru climb with an extra day for acclimatisation and a sunrise summit on Socialist Peak.

Warm-up climbWildlifeSunrise summit
From $1,120
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3 Days

3 Days Mount Meru Trek

Short Mount Meru option for tighter schedules.

Warm-upWildlife
From $920
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6 Days

6 Days Lemosho Route

The 6 Days Lemosho Route is a scenic and adventurous Kilimanjaro trek starting from the western side of the mountain.

Strong fitnessLess crowdedSummit push
From $2,150
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7 Days

7 Days Lemosho Route

The 7-day Lemosho Route is one of Kilimanjaro most scenic routes rainforest, Shira Plateau and the southern circuit to the summit.

ScenicGreat acclimatisation
From $2,300
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8 Days

8 Days Lemosho Route

The classic 8-day Lemosho itinerary with an extra night at Shira I Camp — a slower pace and more time to acclimatise.

Best acclimatisationScenicLess crowded
From $2,251
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8 Days

8 Days Lemosho Route Kosovo Camp

The 8 Days Lemosho Kosovo Route is designed for trekkers seeking the scenery and acclimatisation profile of the Lemosho Route with the advantage of Kosovo Camp before the summit push.

Kosovo CampShorter summit nightExcellent acclimatisation
From $2,600
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8 Days

8 Days Lemosho Route with Crater Camp

The Lemosho Route with a rare night at Crater Camp inside Kilimanjaro's summit crater, near the Furtwängler Glacier.

Crater CampRare experienceAdventurous
From $2,600
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Climb With Confidence

Why our climbers summit

A 98% summit success rate isn't luck — it's the result of two decades of refining our approach.

Oxygen at every camp

Portable oxygen and pulse oximeters carried on every climb. Daily health checks by trained guides.

KPAP-certified porters

Fair wages, weight limits, hot meals and cold-weather gear. Verified by the Kilimanjaro Porters Assistance Project.

Mountain-grade meals

Fresh cooked meals every day — from ginger tea at altitude to full multi-course dinners. Dietary needs catered to.

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