Best Kilimanjaro hiking routes in 2024 | 2025 | 2026
The best routes to climb Mount Kilimanjaro are Machame route, Marangu route, Lemosho route, Umbwe route, Rongai route, Shira route, and Northern Circuit route. All seven established Kilimanjaro routes lead to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro in 2024 | 2025 | 2026. Among those, Machame route and Lemosho route are most demanded by hikers who climb Kilimanjaro because they have the highest chance of summiting.
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The best Kilimanjaro Machame route includes 6 days, 7 days, starting and ending in Moshi, starting and ending in Arusha, and airport pick up and drop off. Hotel stays before and after hiking and all inclusive during hiking are included. This route is popular and preferred because of its scenic value and has a high success rate.
Lemosho route is the best route to hike Kilimanjaro due to the best acclimatization, an easier summit night, and the highest chance of summiting. The Lemosho route on Mount Kilimanjaro trekking departs from Arusha and Moshi and includes 7 days on Lemosho, 8 days on Lemosho, and 9 days on Lemosho.
The best Kilimanjaro Marangu route includes 5 days in Marangu, 6 days in Marangu, beginning and ending in Arusha, and starting and ending in Moshi. It is also the only route on the mountain with sleeping huts. Marangu route is the easiest route to climb Kilimanjaro in terms of gradient and terrain; it is the oldest and most established route on Kilimanjaro and used to be the most popular.
Rongai route is the flatter route for the first few days, which makes for easy trekking. It's the only northern start point to Kilimanjaro, beginning on the north-east side of Kilimanjaro National Park. On the Rongai route, it is possible to see large wildlife like buffalo, antelope, and elephant.
Umbwe route is the toughest route to Kilimanjaro hiking. It's one of the shortest routes to the Southern Glaciers and the Western Breach, and it's the most challenging route on Mount Kilimanjaro. Umbwe route includes 6 days, 7 days, starting from Arusha and Moshi. The Umbwe Route is the trail for trekkers looking for a true climbing challenge.
