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Mt. Kilimanjaro climb

Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa at 5,895 meters (19,341 feet). It is a dormant volcano with three cones: Kibo, Mawenzi, and Shira. Uhuru Peak, on Kibo, is the summit and the highest point on the continent.

There are six main routes to climb Kilimanjaro:

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  • Marangu Route: The only route with hut accommodations, known as the "Coca-Cola" route.
  • Machame Route: More scenic and challenging, with camping along the way.
  • Lemosho Route: Starts in the west, offering great views and good acclimatization.
  • Rongai Route: A quieter route from the north with a drier climate.
  • Umbwe Route: The steepest and most difficult route for experienced climbers.
  • Shira Route: Similar to Lemosho but starts at a higher altitude.

Climbers are supported by experienced guides, porters, and cooks. Guides ensure safety and share knowledge about the mountain. Porters carry equipment, and cooks prepare meals to keep everyone energized. Kilimanjaro, part of the prestigious "7 Summits" challenge, can be climbed by ordinary people without the need for special training. With our expert guides, you’ll safely and efficiently reach the summit via your chosen route

The climb takes you through diverse ecosystems, from lush rainforests to alpine deserts and icy summit conditions. It’s a unique and rewarding adventure for those ready to take on the challenge.

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To make your adventure even more unforgettable, combine your climb with a safari. Visit Lake Manyara, famous for thousands of pink flamingos, or explore the Serengeti, home to incredible wildlife on endless savannas. Ngorongoro Crater, a massive caldera, offers a unique "lost world" where many animals never leave its boundaries.

For the perfect ending to your trip, relax on the idyllic beaches of Zanzibar. With its white sands, clear turquoise waters, and swaying palm trees, it’s a tropical paradise that will make your journey truly unforgettable.


The most popular routes to climb Africa's highest peak, Kilimanjaro in 2025-2026

 

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Marangu Route

The Marangu Route is the only Kilimanjaro trail with hut accommodations, making it a comfortable option for climbers. It offers a gradual ascent and a well-maintained path, starting from the southeast. This route is ideal for beginners, thanks to its steady incline and straightforward path. However, it has a shorter itinerary, which means less time for acclimatization. Known as the "Coca-Cola Route," it provides a classic Kilimanjaro experience with beautiful views and easy logistics. Perfect for those seeking a simpler climb. The route includes huts at Mandara and Kibo (with over 100 beds), and at Horombo (with over 200 beds). You will have clean bedding, which is especially useful during the rainy season. No need to sleep in damp tents!

    Accommodation: Huts with basic facilities
    Duration: 8 days (6 days on the route)
    Cost: $1,690 with a local guide / $2,190 with a Russian-speaking guide.


Guaranteed dates in 2025-2026:
 
November - December
2024
January - March
2025
April- JuneJuly - SeptemberOctober - December January - March
2026
10.11 - 17.11
01.12 - 08.12
02.01 - 09.01
01.02 - 08.02
08.02 - 15.02
21.02 - 28.02*
06.04 - 13.04
04.05 - 11.05
01.06 - 08.06
06.07 - 13.07
03.08- 10.08
07.09 - 14.09
05.10 - 12.10
02.11 - 09.11
07.12 - 14.12
02.01 - 09.01
01.02 - 08.02
01.03 - 08.03

Winter Dates Are Open – Join Us!


01.02.2025 - 08.02.2025


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Join a guaranteed group led by Russian guide Andrey Ermoshkin.


21.02.2025 – 28.02.2025


Cost of participation: $2190
Optional safari 28.02 - 01.03: for groups of 6 or more - $490

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Andrey Ermoshkin is an experienced guide specializing in iconic mountain regions, including Elbrus, Kilimanjaro, Kazbek, Nepal, Mont Blanc, Aconcagua, Lenin Peak, Ecuador volcanoes, and other world-renowned peaks.

Marangu Route Itinerary

Day 1. Arrival in Arusha
Arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport. Transfer to Venus Premier Hotel or Tulia Boutique and Spa. Overnight in Arusha.

Day 2. Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut (1800m → 2700m)
Drive to Marangu Gate. Trek through the rainforest to Mandara Hut. Distance: 8 km / 3-4 hours.

Day 3. Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut (2700m → 3720m)
Hike through open moorland to Horombo Hut. Stunning views of Kibo and Mawenzi peaks. Distance: 12 km / 5-6 hours.

Day 4. Acclimatization Day at Horombo Hut (3720m → 4400m → 3720m)
Short hike to Mawenzi Ridge for altitude adjustment. Distance: 5 km / 2-3 hours.

Day 5. Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut (3720m → 4700m)
Trek across the Kilimanjaro saddle to Kibo Hut through alpine desert terrain. Distance: 9 km / 5-6 hours.

Day 6. Summit Day: Uhuru Peak (5895m) and descent to Horombo Hut (4700m → 5895m → 3720m)
Midnight climb to Uhuru Peak via Gilman’s Point. Descend to Kibo Hut for rest, then to Horombo Hut. Distance: 6 km up / 15 km down / 10-12 hours.

Day 7. Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate (3720m → 1700m). Transfer to Arusha
Descend through the rainforest to Marangu Gate. Receive your summit certificate and return to Arusha. Distance: 20 km / 4-5 hours.

Day 8. Departure or continue with a safari
Breakfast. Transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport or begin a safari in Tarangire and Ngorongoro Parks.

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Machame Route

The Machame Route is one of the most scenic trails on Kilimanjaro, offering breathtaking views and diverse landscapes. It takes climbers through lush tropical forests, alpine deserts, and rugged rocky slopes, creating an unforgettable adventure. On this route, climbers sleep in tents, with meals prepared by the crew and served outdoors or in a dining tent. The Machame Route is steeper and more challenging than the Marangu Route, making it ideal for experienced hikers or those in good physical condition.

    Accommodation: Tents at designated campsites
    Duration: 8 days (6 days on the route)
    Cost: $1,690

Guaranteed dates in 2024-2025-2026:

November - December
2024
January - March
2025
April- JuneJuly - SeptemberOctober - December January - March
2026
11.12 - 18.12
27.12 - 03.01
08.02 - 15.02*
15.02 - 22.02*

09.03 - 16.03
13.04 - 20.04
11.05 - 18.05
08.06 - 15.06
13.07 - 20.07
10.08 - 17.08
14.09 - 21.09
12.10 - 19.10
09.11 - 16.11
14.12 - 21.12
03.01 - 10.01
08.02 - 15.02
08.03 - 15.03

Winter Dates Are Open – Join Us!


08.02.2025 – 15.02.2025
15.02.2025 – 22.02.2025


Machame Route Itinerary


Day 1. Arrival in Arusha
Arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport. Transfer to Venus Premier Hotel or Tulia Boutique and Spa. Overnight in Arusha.

Day 2. Machame Gate to Machame Camp (1830m → 3050m)
Drive to Machame Gate (45 minutes). Trek through the rainforest to Machame Camp. Distance: 11 km / 5-6 hours.

Day 3. Machame Camp to Shira Camp (3050m → 3850m)
Trek out of the rainforest, cross valleys, and climb rocky ridges to Shira Camp. Distance: 5 km / 4-5 hours.

Day 4. Shira Camp to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp (3850m → 4650m → 4000m)
Ascend to Lava Tower for acclimatization, then descend to Barranco Camp. Distance: 10 km / 5-6 hours.

Day 5. Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp (4000m → 4700m)
Ascend through alpine desert terrain to Barafu Camp, the base for the summit attempt. Distance: 4 km / 3-4 hours.

Day 6. Summit Day (4700m → 5895m → 3090m)
Midnight climb to Uhuru Peak (5895m). Descend to Barafu Camp for lunch, then continue to Mweka Camp. Distance: 5 km up / 13 km down / 10-15 hours.

Day 7. Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate (3090m → 1680m)
Descend through the rainforest to Mweka Gate. Receive your certificate and transfer back to Arusha. Distance: 10 km / 3-4 hours.

Day 8. Departure or continue with a safari
Breakfast. Transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport or begin a safari in Tarangire and Ngorongoro Parks.

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Lemosho Route

The Lemosho Route starts on the western side of Kilimanjaro and offers a gradual ascent, making it one of the best routes for acclimatization. Known for its scenic beauty, the trail takes you through lush rainforests, open moorlands, and alpine deserts before reaching the summit. This route is less crowded compared to others and provides stunning panoramic views throughout the journey, making it a favorite among trekkers seeking a more peaceful climb.

    Accommodation: Tents at designated campsites
    Duration: 9 days (7 days on the route)
    Cost:
$1,890

Dates in 2025-2026:

2024 January - March
2025
April- JuneJuly - SeptemberOctober - December January - March
2026

04.01 - 12.01*
25.01 - 02.02*
15.02 - 23.02*
22.02 - 02.03
01.03 - 09.03
19.04 - 27.04
01.05 - 09.05
17.05 - 25.05
07.06 - 15.06
21.06 - 29.06
05.07 - 13.07
19.07 - 27.07
02.08 - 10.08
16.08 - 24.08
06.09 - 14.09
20.09 - 28.09
04.10 - 12.10
18.10 - 26.10
01.11 - 09.11
15.11 - 23.11
06.12 - 14.12
20.12 - 28.12
03.01 - 11.01
17.01 - 25.01
07.02 - 15.02
21.02 - 01.03
07.03 - 15.03
21.03 - 29.03


Winter Dates Are Open – Join Us!


04.01.2025 - 12.01.2025
25.01.2025 - 02.02.2025
15.02.2025 - 23.02.2025


Lemosho Route Itinerary


Day 1. Arrival. Accommodation in Arusha.
Arrive at Kilimanjaro Airport and meet our representative. Transfer to your hotel in Arusha. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 2. Londorossi Gate to Mti Mkubwa Camp (2900m / 9500ft)
After breakfast, transfer to Londorossi Gate for registration. A 4x4 drive takes you to Lemosho Glades, where you begin the trek to Mti Mkubwa Camp. Trek distance: 6 km (3-4 hours).

Day 3. Trek to Shira Camp 2 (3810m / 12,500ft)
Hike through savannah and volcanic rock landscapes, crossing streams and climbing the Shira Ridge. Continue to Shira Camp 2 after a break at Shira 1. Trek distance: 18 km (8-10 hours).

Day 4. Trek to Barranco Camp (4000m / 13,000ft)
Climb to Lava Tower (4650m) for acclimatization, then descend to Barranco Camp. Trek distance: 8 km (5-6 hours).

Day 5. Trek to Karanga Camp (4050m / 13,250ft)
Ascend the Barranco Wall and continue to Karanga Camp. Trek distance: 5 km (3-4 hours).

Day 6. Hike to Barafu Camp (4700m / 15,350ft)
Climb to Barafu Camp, with an acclimatization hike to Kosovo Camp (4800m). Trek distance: 4 km (3-4 hours).

Day 7. Summit Day (5895m / 19,345ft). Descent to Mweka Camp (3100m / 10,000ft)
Start the ascent at midnight, reaching Uhuru Peak via Stella Point. Descend to Mweka Camp after a rest at Barafu Camp. Ascent distance: 5 km (7-8 hours). Descent distance: 13 km (5-6 hours).

Day 8. Descent to Mweka Gate (1640m / 5400ft). Transfer to Arusha.
Trek to Mweka Gate. Receive your certificates and transfer to your hotel in Arusha. Trek distance: 9 km (3-4 hours).

Day 9. Return home or continue your tour.
Enjoy breakfast and transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport or begin a safari in Tarangire or Ngorongoro Parks.


INCLUDED IN THE TOUR:


✔️ Meet-and-greet at the international airport
✔️ All transfers according to the program
✔️ Permits, park fees, and camping charges
✔️ Accommodation in Arusha (2-3* hotel with breakfast)
✔️ Accommodation along the trekking route
✔️ Daily provision of washing water
✔️ Professional team of mountain guides
✔️ Group camping gear and equipment
✔️ Three meals a day on the route, prepared by a chef
✔️ Porter services (15 kg of personal belongings per person)
✔️ First aid kit
✔️ International certificates for a successful climb

NOT INCLUDED IN THE TOUR:

❌ Flights to and from Tanzania
❌ Tanzanian visa
❌ Lunches and dinners in Arusha
❌ Mountaineering insurance policy
❌ Optional helicopter evacuation insurance for Kilimanjaro National Park
❌ Yellow fever vaccination
❌ Malaria prevention medication
❌ Rental of personal gear
❌ Laundry services
❌ Tips for the mountain team: local guides, porters, and chef

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Safari
Discover Tanzania's Wild Nature

A Kilimanjaro climb can be complemented with a 2-day safari, either before or after your trek.

Safari (2 days, includes Tarangire or Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro Crater) – $490 per person.

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Tarangire National Park: Famous for its large herds of elephants, zebras, and giraffes, as well as iconic baobab trees and vast savannas that showcase the beauty of untamed wilderness.


Ngorongoro Crater: A breathtaking reserve set within the caldera of an ancient volcano, surrounded by 600-meter cliffs. This unique ecosystem is home to rare and protected wildlife species.



How to Choose the Right Route?

Choosing the right route can be challenging. Consider the scenery, level of difficulty, physical demands, and altitude acclimatization required (see the table below). "Elbrus Tours" has created an overall rating for each route. Detailed descriptions, route profiles, and maps for all Kilimanjaro trails are available on the dedicated pages.

How Much Does It Cost to Climb Kilimanjaro?

The cost of climbing Kilimanjaro varies depending on the chosen route and the number of participants. 

RouteDays, min
Days,
recommended
DifficultyScenicLoadRating
Marangu56averagebeautifulhigh***
Machame67difficultwonderfulhigh***
Lemosho67difficultwonderfulaverage****
Shira67difficultwonderfullow**
Rongai67average very beautifulaverage***
Umbwe56very difficult
very beautifullow
**
 

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