6 routes up Kilimanjaro and 10 itineraries, from 5 to 8 days and $1,500 to $2,300 per person. Every itinerary has its own page with a day-by-day plan and altitude profile.
The "Whiskey route". A steep start through the rainforest, across the Shira Plateau, then the southern circuit under the glaciers to Stella Point and Uhuru Peak. [NEEDS JOSEPH'S OK]
Starts on the quiet western side of the mountain, through remote forest and across the whole Shira Plateau, before joining the southern circuit to Stella Point and Uhuru Peak. [NEEDS JOSEPH'S OK]
The longest and quietest way up. It follows Lemosho across the Shira Plateau, then circles the remote northern slopes of Kibo, with views into Kenya, before a sunrise summit via Gilman's Point. [NEEDS JOSEPH'S OK]
The only route from the north, close to the Kenyan border. Quieter and drier than the southern routes, with a night under Mawenzi's spires on the 7-day version. You descend via Marangu. [NEEDS JOSEPH'S OK]
The oldest route, and the only one where you sleep in huts with bunk beds instead of tents. Gentle gradients, up and down the same path, summiting via Gilman's Point. [NEEDS JOSEPH'S OK]
For acclimatised hikers
The shortest and steepest way up: a narrow forest ridge straight to Barranco, then the southern circuit to Stella Point. For strong hikers who are already acclimatised. [NEEDS JOSEPH'S OK]
The more days, the better your chance of reaching the summit. In the end it is your choice, but if you are at all concerned, or not a very fit or experienced hiker, I recommend the longer option.
| Itinerary | Days | Distance | Summit via | Sleeping | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Machame route, 6 days | 6 | 63 km (39 mi) | Stella Point | Tents | $1,750 |
| Machame route, 7 days | 7 | 63 km (39 mi) | Stella Point | Tents | $1,900 |
| Lemosho route, 7 days | 7 | 67 km (42 mi) | Stella Point | Tents | $2,000 |
| Lemosho route, 8 days | 8 | 67 km (42 mi) | Stella Point | Tents | $2,250 |
| Northern Circuit, 8 days | 8 | 80 km (50 mi) | Gilman's Point | Tents | $2,300 |
| Rongai route, 6 days | 6 | 67 km (42 mi) | Gilman's Point | Tents [Last night at Horombo: hut or tents? TBC] | $1,750 |
| Rongai route, 7 days | 7 | 77 km (48 mi) | Gilman's Point | Tents [Last night at Horombo: hut or tents? TBC] | $1,900 |
| Marangu route, 5 days | 5 | 70 km (43 mi) | Gilman's Point | Huts | $1,500 |
| Marangu route, 6 days | 6 | 70 km (43 mi) | Gilman's Point | Huts | $1,650 |
| Umbwe route, 6 days | 6 | 54 km (34 mi) | Stella Point | Tents | $1,700 |
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Prices are per person. They can change for larger groups, so message me for a final price.
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