Kilimanjaro climbing routes: overview

Best for beginners – Marangu or Machame Routes

Spectacular scenery – Lemosho or Machame Routes

Beginners with a budget – Marangu Route

For moderate hikers – Machame or Lemosho Routes

Expert hikers – Umbwe Route

Most popular Mount Kilimanjaro route – Machame Route

Longest Mt Kilimanjaro route – Northern Circuit

During rainy season – Rongai Route

Highest success rate? – 8 days Lemosho Route or 9 days Northern Circuit