8 Days Mt. Kilimanjaro Climbing Summit – Machame Route
Arusha · Machame Gate · Shira Camp
8 days Price on request
Kilimanjaro · 5,895 m
Climb Kilimanjaro
Africa’s highest peak. Guided climbs on all main routes, organised from Arusha.
Mount Kilimanjaro holds the dual records of being Africa’s highest and the world’s tallest freestanding mountain. With habitats ranging from rainforest to alpine desert, it is an ecologically diverse environment blessed with outstanding scenic beauty. Mount Kilimanjaro promises a rewarding experience equal to the challenge of scaling its weathered, sheer slopes
- Summit
- Uhuru Peak, 5,895 m
- Climb length
- Typically 5–9 days on the mountain
- Routes
- Machame, Lemosho, Marangu, Rongai, Northern Circuit, Umbwe
Routes
Kilimanjaro routes
Routes differ in length, scenery, acclimatisation profile and traffic. Tell us your dates and experience and we will advise.
- Machame The “Whiskey” route — scenic and varied, over the Shira Plateau and up the Barranco Wall.
- Lemosho A remote western approach through rainforest, with time to acclimatise on the Shira Plateau.
- Marangu The classic “Coca-Cola” route and the only one with hut accommodation.
- Rongai A quieter, drier approach from the north, close to the Kenyan border.
- Northern Circuit The longest route, circling the peaceful northern slopes before the summit.
- Umbwe Short, steep and direct — for fit, experienced trekkers.
Itineraries
Kilimanjaro & Mount Meru itineraries
Mount Meru (4,562 m) is often climbed first for acclimatisation.
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Destination guide
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