[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Popular Mt. Kilimanjaro Tours” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” google_fonts=”font_family:Raleway%3A100%2C200%2C300%2Cregular%2C500%2C600%2C700%2C800%2C900|font_style:600%20bold%20regular%3A600%3Anormal”][vc_separator color=”sandy_brown” border_width=”2″ el_width=”10″][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_tta_tour style=”outline” color=”sandy-brown” active_section=”1″][vc_tta_section title=”Marangu” tab_id=”1725265817376-bcfe551a-18e6″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Marangu Route” google_fonts=”font_family:Raleway%3A100%2C200%2C300%2Cregular%2C500%2C600%2C700%2C800%2C900|font_style:600%20bold%20regular%3A600%3Anormal”][vc_separator color=”sandy_brown” align=”align_left” border_width=”2″ el_width=”10″][vc_column_text]
Description
Dubbed the “Coca-Cola” route, it is popular with inexperienced climbers who’d prefer to stay in huts than tents. This leads to a false belief that it is easier, when in fact, the short duration allows little time for acclimatisation, and a subsequent low summit success rate. To improve chances, it is recommended to tackle over 6 days.
Landscape
Starting on the southeast of Kilimanjaro, the trail progresses from forest to moors, before taking on a more alien, rugged appearance. The gradient is relatively gentle until the last day, when it gets very steep until the summit. Trekkers use the same path up and down the mountain, limiting the scenery.
Highlights
For some, the sheltered accommodation in huts with cold beverages on offer
Dificulty Level
Difficulty Level Relatively easy until summit day, with lowest success rate.
Distance
Distance 70 km over
5 – 6 Days
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Description
Nicknamed the “Whiskey Route”, it is definitely a stiffer challenge than the Marangu Route. However, the extra day or two for acclimatisation to altitude and the ‘climb high, sleep low’ nature of the route makes all the difference and the higher summit success rate is testimony to this. There are some steep sections, but even the fierce-looking Barranco Wall is manageable with the right preparation.
Landscape
Starting in the southwest of the mountain the trek passes through forests, moors and 4 distinct climatic zones to reach the beautiful lunar landscape of the Shira Plateau and famed Lava Tower en route to the summit.
Highlights
Spectacular scenery.
Dificulty Level
Moderately Difficult with 85% success rate
Distance
61 km over 6 – 7 Days
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Description
Both the most scenic and the most expensive route (due to the longer duration), the Lemosho Route begins west of Kilimanjaro, running parallel to the Shira Route. It then heads across the Shira Plateau and up the Barranco Wall before the challenging summit day to Uhuru Peak. The descent is via the Mweka Route on the south of the mountain.
Landscape
The trail begins with two days of forest trails before heading over moorlands to the Shira Plateau and the spectacular rock formations that follow. With views of distant Mount Meru, it is regarded as possibly the most breath-taking for its diverse scenery.
Highlights
Diverse scenery and high summit success rate, with relatively few people.
Dificulty Level
Moderate difficulty with 90% success rate.
Distance
67 km over 7 – 8 Days
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Description
Despite similarities to the Lemosho Route for the latter part of the trek, it eliminates two days spent in the rainforest in favour of a direct steep climb up a 4×4 path, which means you can be driven to the official start at 3500m. So, while it might be shorter, this means that there is inadequate time to get used to the altitude, and this in turn leads to a low success rate amongst climbers. Even those that are acclimatised will need to be confident of their ability.
Landscape
Missing out entirely on the forest and moors at lower altitudes, much of the hike is spent on the starkly beautiful Shira Plateau (from which the route takes its name), before tackling the Barranco Wall and scree slopes en route to the summit.
Highlights
The views of the surrounding landscape below and Mount Meru in the distance. Less people than the Marangu and Machame Routes.
Dificulty Level
Difficult with 80% success rate
Distance
58 km over 6 – 7 Days
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Description
As the only route that starts on the northern side of the mountain, it is drier than all the other routes – and hence, preferred in the Wet Season. While it is less scenic as a result, the trail gradient is sufficiently gradual and the camps nicely spaced, meaning that there is ample time to acclimatise. As fewer people choose this route, it also feels wilder and trekkers may even see some wildlife. From day three, the terrain is gentle if rocky and the shortened stage on the day before summiting is a welcome opportunity to rest before setting off at midnight for the summit. The descent trail follows the Marangu Route to the southeast, taking up to 2 days.
Landscape
The trail begins in the farmlands before passing through the rainforest. This gives way to woodlands, moors and ultimately the alien landscape of the ‘Saddle’. The descent via Marangu entails moors and rainforest once the rocky upper slopes are left behind. Highlights: For most, the scenic location of the campsite in the shadow of the Mawenxi Peak is the most memorable day of the hike (besides the summit, of course).
Dificulty Level
Relatively easy with 85% success rate.
Distance
74 km over 6 – 7 Days
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Description
The rapid ascent to Barranco Camp in two – as opposed to the usual 3-4 – days, gives trekkers little time to acclimatise to the sharp change in altitude. The trail is steep and exposed, and not for those with a fear of heights. From Barranco, it shares the Machame Route to the summit. Umbwe Route should only be attempted by highly experienced trekkers and using all 7 days.
Landscape
The first two days take trekkers through the rainforest before emerging onto that rock flanks of Kilimanjaro.
Highlights
It is quiet and remote. Reaching Uhuru Peak – only the most experienced climbers do.
Dificulty Level
Very difficult. Experienced climbers only – 70% success rate.
Distance
48 km over 5 – 7 Days
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Description
Due to its length, the Northern Circuit, extra time for acclimatisation and ‘climb high, sleep low’ routing, trekkers on the Northern Circuit enjoy the highest success rate. The first two days follow the Lemosho Route before veering toward the Lava Tower and around the empty northern flanks of the mountain at around 4000m, until linking up with the Rongai Route which is followed to the summit at Uhuru Peak. The descent follows the Mweka Route, where the abundance of trekkers stands in stark contrast to the solitude at the start of the climb.
Landscape
The first two days pass through rainforest and moorlands before venturing onto the open slopes at altitude.
Highlights
The solitude for much of the route and spectacular views, particularly on the northern slope.
Dificulty Level
Relatively easy but long, with 95% success rate.
Distance
88 km over 8 – 9 Days
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