Kilimanjaro, the honest version

Route length matters more than fitness. Here is what each route really asks of you, what it costs, and what a safe crew looks like.

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Hut routeMarangu Route, 6 days - Marangu Gate · Mandara · Horombo · Kibo · Uhuru Peak
6 daysMarangu Gate

Marangu Route, 6 days

The Coca-Cola route: the only Kilimanjaro trail with permanent huts, a dormitory bed every night and a gentler altitude profile once you add the acclimatisation day.

From$2,500
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Best sceneryMachame Route, 7 days - Machame Gate · Shira · Barranco · Karanga · Barafu · Uhuru Peak
7 daysMachame Gate

Machame Route, 7 days

The most scenic line on the mountain, walked over seven days for the acclimatisation that pushes summit success above 90 percent.

From$1,890
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Sunrise from the summit slopes of Kilimanjaro
Route comparison

Marangu, Machame or Lemosho?

RouteDaysSleepBest for
Marangu5-6HutsComfort, first climb
Machame6-7TentsScenery, Barranco Wall
Lemosho7-8TentsAcclimatisation, quiet trails
Rongai6-7TentsRainy season, north side

Detailed difficulty, training and summit-night advice in our Kilimanjaro guide.

Mountain FAQ

Before you commit to the climb

Lemosho and the seven-day Machame route, because both give your body more time above 4,000 m. Marangu's six-day version with the Horombo acclimatisation day is also strong and is the only route with hut accommodation.

From USD 1,890 per person sharing on a group Machame departure, USD 2,500 for the six-day Marangu route, and USD 2,920 for a private solo Machame climb. Park fees, rescue fees, crew wages, food and transfers are included.

No technical experience is needed - it is a trek, not a climb. You do need decent fitness, the right layers and a realistic route length.

Yes. We pay above the KPAP minimum, carry proper food and tents for the crew, and brief every climber on the tip split before the descent.

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