Choosing a Kilimanjaro Route (Ultimate Kilimanjaro)

Mount Kilimanjaro has seven main routes. Of the seven, we have two clear favorites - the 9 day Northern Circuit and the 8 day Lemosho route. These are the best routes on Kilimanjaro and we highly recommend that you use one of these for your climb.

Both routes offer the ideal combination of high success rates, stunning scenery, and lower foot traffic. Their longer itineraries give you more time to acclimatize, reducing the risk of altitude sickness and providing a safer, more enjoyable experience.

We also recommend the 7-day Machame and 7-day Rongai routes. While solid options, their shorter duration can lead to lower success rates.
When choosing a route, consider the difficulty, scenery, and crowds along with your fitness level, hiking ability, and experience at high altitude.

With 7 routes to choose from, along with multiple variations within each route, there is certainly a trail that is perfect for you.

ABOUT ULTIMATE KILIMANJARO

Ultimate Kilimanjaro® is, quite simply, the #1 guide service on Mount Kilimanjaro.

With more than 18 years of experience, Ultimate Kilimanjaro® has a proven expertise on Mount Kilimanjaro. We lead over 150 climbs per year, with more than 1,000 adventurers climbing with us annually. Literally thousands of climbers have stood on the top of Kilimanjaro with us. Our clients have included celebrities, film makers, senators, ambassadors, authors, journalists, and even the world record holder for the oldest person to summit.

All agree, you won’t find a better Kilimanjaro outfitter.

Our expert guides, high quality standards, and focus on safety have made us the top choice for thousands of customers from all over the world. In short, we know what it takes to get you to the summit – in an safe, fun, and affordable way.

Thousands of people have stood on the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro with us.

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The 8 day Lemosho Route was absolutely incredible!!