Mt. Kilimanjaro

Stand on the roof of Africa. An accomplishment of a lifetime.

5,895m / 19,341 ft.

The iconic Mt. Kilimanjaro.

It all begins with an idea. To climb the highest peak on the African continent. It’s ambitious. And it’s possible!

Many different routes to the top.

Kilimanjaro is actually a mountain range comprised of 3 volcano cones; Shira, Kibo, and Mwenzi.  Kibo is the mountain that everyone climbs, and the name of the summit is Uhuru Peak, which means Freedom Peak in Swahili.  Uhuru Peak is the highest point on the African continent.  The third highest point in Africa is Mwenzi Peak of which the summit is called Hans Meyer Peak, though no climbing is authorized on Mwenzi or Shira.

There are many different routes to choose from to reach the summit of Kibo.  Choosing the route that is best for you is important for both your enjoyment and success.  Read more about each route in the links below.

The highest point in Africa.

The Goliath of the Great Rift Valley.

Choose Your Route to the Top

  • Mandara Hut 1 or 2 Day Trip

    A quick trip to the first hut on Marangu Route. Just a sample of Kilimanjaro.

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  • Rongai Route

    Northern approach. A great wet season route. A gentle route with proximity to Mawenzi, Kili’s rocky secondary peak.

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  • Lemosho Route

    Western approach. A great route for acclimatization and smaller crowds.

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  • Northern Circuit Clockwise

    Western approach to the north. An undulating and very low traffic route. The road less traveled. Great for acclimatization.

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  • Norther Circuit Counter-Clockwise

    North approach to the west. An undulating and very low traffic route. The road less traveled. Great for acclimatization.

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  • Machame Route

    Southern approach. One of the more popular routes on the mountain. A beautiful route, with large crowds in high season.

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  • Marangu Route

    East approach. The route of the first ascent and supported by huts. Another very popular and busy route.

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  • Umbwe Route

    Southern approach. This route is very steep, short, and challenging.

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  • Crater Camp Supplement

    A high altitude night beside the glaciers of Kilimanjaro. An aggressive acclimatization endeavor and an unforgettable experience.

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  • Western Breach Alternative Finish

    Steep and chossy. This is the mountaineers alternative finish to some of the routes.

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Mweka Descent

This is the normal descent route for most trips on Kili and is not used to ascend except for porter resupply.

Shira Route

This route starts north of the Lemosho Route and joins it at Shira 2 Camp, however we do not recommended it because the start point altitude is too high to allow adequate acclimatization and would set you up for failure early in your climb.  This route is mainly used as an emergency route for vehicle rescues. 

An experience you will never forget.