Mount Kilimanjaro Routes | Rongai, Shira, Northern Circuit

Climb the Best Routes on Mount Kilimanjaro

Whether it is your first time trekking or whether you have climbed dozens of peaks, we have a route for you. For an unrivaled experience on Mount Kilimanjaro, select the route that best suits you- and maximize your comfort, enjoyment, and chance of success.

We prefer the quieter, lesser traveled camping routes of Shira, Rongai and the new Northern Circuit. We believe these are the best routes on Mounta Kilimanjaro. However, we do offer climbs on all major routes on the mountain.

There are group climbs scheduled weekly throughout the year, with the exception of during the rainy season. These scheduled group climbs have a maximum of 15 people. For a complete list of our schedule group climbs, please visit the dates and prices page.

We can also organize a private climb for you. No other parties or persons are added to these climbs. The persons in your party are the only ones on the climb. Please visit our private climbs page for more information.

We offer the following routes in the various lengths:

	Rongai Route 6 Day: This 6-day route begins at the remote, northern side of Kilimanjaro, near the Kenyan border. We hike through a true wilderness area towards the jagged Mawenzi Peak, then cross a barren desert saddle, before climbing up Kibo's eastern crater wall. The Rongai route is a more gradual ascent, and is therefore preferred by those with little or no backpacking experience, but is equally enjoyable for even the most hardened trekkers. Total trip duration is 8 days.
	Rongai Route 7 Day: This 7-day route begins at the remote, northern side of Kilimanjaro, near the Kenyan border. We hike through a true wilderness area towards the jagged Mawenzi Peak. We spend an extra day on the mountain to take an acclimatization hike towards the Camel's Back, then cross a barren desert saddle and climb up Kibo's eastern crater wall. The Rongai route is a more gradual ascent, and is therefore preferred by those with little or no backpacking experience, but is equally enjoyable for even the most hardened trekkers. Total trip duration is 9 days.
	Shira Route 8 Day: This 8-day route approaches Kilimanjaro from the west. A 4x4 vehicle transports us through a rich, lush rainforest until we arrive at the ridge of the Shira Plateau, where our expedition begins. We trek across an alpine plateau and traverse the great Southern Icefield, before summiting from Barafu Hut. The Shira route is ideal for those with backpacking experience and those seeking a more challenging adventure. Total trip duration is 10 days.
	Northern Circuit 9 Day: This new 9-day route is the most amazing journey on Kilimanjaro. Starting at the north, this route traverses nearly the entire mountain before the summit push. This is absolutely the most scenic path available and has almost no traffic on its northern face. Become one of the first to enjoy the Northern Circuit's tranquility and stunning panoramic scenery. If you want something different, this is your route. Total trip duration is 11 days.
	Lemosho Route 7 Day: This 7-day route is regarded as one of the prettiest routes on Kilimanjaro. We begin trekking in the fertile rainforest until we reach the wildflowers of the heath ecosystem. Approaching from the west, we cross one of most beautiful areas on Kilimanjaro, the Shira Plateau, before traversing the mountain along the southern circuit. The Lemosho route is great for those with previous backpacking experience. Total trip duration is 9 days.
	Lemosho Route 8 Day: This 8-day route is regarded as one of the prettiest routes on Kilimanjaro. We begin trekking in the fertile rainforest until we reach the wildflowers of the heath ecosystem. Approaching from the west, we cross one of most beautiful areas on Kilimanjaro, the Shira Plateau. Then we hike to the summit of Shira Cathedral on an acclimatization walk , before before traversing the mountain along the southern circuit. Total trip duration is 10 days.
	Lemosho Route 9 Day: This 9-day route is regarded as one of the prettiest routes on Kilimanjaro. We begin trekking in the fertile rainforest until we reach the wildflowers of the heath ecosystem. Approaching from the west, we cross one of most beautiful areas on Kilimanjaro, the Shira Plateau. Then we hike to the summit of Shira Cathedral on an acclimatization walk , settling at Shira Hut. We enjoy another acclimatization hike on Lent Hills, camping at Moir Hut, before traversing the mountain along the southern circuit. This 9 day variation of the Lemosho route maximizes acclimatization and summit success. Total trip duration is 11 days.
	Machame Route 6 Day: This 6-day route, known as the "Whiskey" route, begins at Machame Gate, located in the southern base of mountain, within its green, abundant rainforest. We climb to the Shira Plateau, then traverse the mountain beneath Kilimanjaro's Southern Icefield, before summiting from Barafu Hut. Machame is a good choice for people who want to enjoy a scenic hike on a challenging route in the shortest amount of time. Total trip duration is 8 days.
	Machame Route 7 Day: This 7-day route, known as the "Whiskey" route, begins at Machame Gate, located in the southern base of mountain, within its green, abundant rainforest. We climb to the Shira Plateau, then traverse the mountain beneath Kilimanjaro's Southern Icefield, before summiting from Barafu Hut. The 7-day Machame route adds a recommended extra day on the mountain by taking rest at Karanga Camp. Total trip duration is 9 days.