Proudly known as the “Roof of Africa,” Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa and Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing offer the dream adventure to every climber. Overall, it’s the second highest mountain after Mt. Everest in Asia. With the topmost point of the mountain being at an altitudinal height of 5,895 meters, the mountain is large in size and can be divided into five distinct climate zones, each with its own flora and fauna. It is part of the Kilimanjaro National Park which ecompasses the mountain and the montane forest belt surrounding it.
Ther Are Seven Different Routes To Reach To The Top Of Mount Kilimanjaro.
- The so-called easiest of all the route is the Marangu Route. It is also known as “Tourist route” or “Coca Cola route.”
- Rated as the most scenically beautiful route, Machame Route takes five or six days to get completed and award climbers with fabulous views all along the way.
- One of the most challenging route, Umbwe Route is really steep with constant straight climbs that require high amount of fitness and stamina. It is hence less visited and crowded.
- Shira Route begins in the west at the Shira Gate and is also a difficult route to reach to the top. The first section of this route is driven by vehicle as opposed to trekked.
- The longest trekking route to reach to the top which takes almost 11 days, Northern Circuit Route is also the newest which provides wider opportunities for the summit.
- Beginning near to the Kenyan border, Rongai Route is scenically impressive that is moderate in terms of difficulty.
- Regarded as the prettiest trekking route, Lemosho Route goes through a fertile rainforest area with a rich floral ecosystem.
But weeks prior to your Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing, it is highly advised to get your physically and mentally, and get acclimatized days prior. Explore with Tai Adventures & Safaris today for better climbing experience!
MARANGU ROUTE
Maranguroute is also known as the “Tourist Route” or “Coca Cola Route”, Marangu route is the easiest, cheapest and by far the most popular. Only one of the statements is true climbing Kilimanjaro on the Marangu route is the cheapest option.Climbers usually cover the 34km each way over a
MACHAME ROUTE
The beautiful Machame Route is highly rated as the most scenic route up Kilimanjaro, with diverse vegetation and fabulous views as well as a number of possible route choices beyond the Lava Tower Camp at 4630m.The climb at machame route began in the lush rainforest and follows a path that offers
UMBWE ROUTE
Umbwe Route is the least used, least crowded route on the mountain. For good reason, it is also the most difficult route on the mountain. Umbwe is a steep, constant, straight climb to the top that demand climbers to be physically fit and more energetic. The Umbwe route has a well-deserved reputation
SHIRA ROUTE
Shira Route is a difficult route that begins in the west, at Shira Gate. What is unque about Shira is that the first section of the trail is not hiked, but rather driven. Therefore, climbers using Shira will miss out on hiking up one of Kilimanjaro’s ecological zones, the rain forest.
Northern Circuit Route
This is the newest and longest trail trekking to the peak of Mount Kilimanjaro, it takes about 11 days to reach the peak and return to the park gate. As usual, the longer the trail provides the wider opportunity for summit to many people. The Northern Circuit Route is the most amazing journey on Kilimanjaro.
RONGAI ROUTE
The Rongai route is the scenic impressive route approached the summit from less walked and drier north-Eastern side of Mount Kilimanjaro. The trekking begging near the Kenya boarder that gives stunning and attractive view under the African skies and uneven Mawenzi.
LEMOSHO ROUTE
Lemosho route is regarded as one of the prettiest routes on Kilimanjaro. We begin from the west, trekking in the fertile rainforest until we reach the wildflowers of the heath ecosystem. Approaching from the west, we cross one of most beautiful areas on Kilimanjaro, the Shira Plateau,
7 DAYS LEMOSHO ROUTE
The Rongai route is the scenic impressive route approached the summit from less walked and drier north-Eastern side of Mount Kilimanjaro. The trekking begging near the Kenya boarder that gives stunning and attractive view under the African skies and uneven Mawenzi.
