Overview
There are seven established routes to climb Mount Kilimanjaro - Marangu, Machame, Lemosho, Shira, Rongai, Northern Circuit and Umbwe. The Marangu, Machame, and Umbwe routes all approach from the south of the mountain (Mweka is used only for descent). The Lemosho, Shira and Northern Circuit routes approach from the west. The Rongai route approaches from the north. The illustrations below depict a three-dimensional view of Kilimanjaro's climbing routes and a close up of the approaches to the summit.
Lemosho Route
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Walking & Trekking
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Age 16+
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Challenging / Tough
Machame Route
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Age 16+
Activity Level :
Challenging / Tough
Marangu Route
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Age 16+
Activity Level :
Challenging / Tough
Rongai Route
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Age 16+
Activity Level :
Challenging / Tough
Northern Circuit Route
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Walking & Trekking
Suitable For :
Age 16+
Activity Level :
Challenging / Tough
Shira Route
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Walking & Trekking
Suitable For :
Age 16+
Activity Level :
Challenging / Tough
Umbwe Route
Walk this less-trekked and scenic route
Walking & Trekking
Suitable For :
Age 16+
Activity Level :
Challenging / Tough
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