Climb Kilimanjaro
Six official routes, five to nine days, and a crew who have walked every one of them more times than they can count.
Pole pole.Slowly, slowly.
Locally owned in Arusha 95–98% summit success All six routes 5.0 from 208 reviews
Six official routes climb Kilimanjaro, and no two travellers need the same one. Baraka matches the route to the days you have and the fitness you actually bring, not the one that is easiest to sell. Every climb runs with the same crew standard: WFR-trained guides, a cook on the mountain, and daily health checks that do not stop for anyone's schedule.
The routes
Not sure which one? Send Baraka the days you have and he will tell you which route fits, and which does not.
Lemosho Route
7, 8 or 9 daysThe longest western approach to Kilimanjaro, and the route with the highest summit success rate.
Machame Route
6 or 7 daysThe most popular route on the mountain: forest, moorland and the dramatic Barranco Wall, all in one climb.
Marangu Route
5 or 6 daysThe original route up Kilimanjaro, and the only one with hut accommodation instead of tents.
Mount Meru
3 or 4 daysTanzania's second-highest peak, often climbed first to acclimatize before Kilimanjaro, or as a trip on its own.
Rongai Route
6 or 7 daysThe only route approaching from the north, drier and quieter than the southern paths.
Shira Route
6 daysA high-altitude start on the Shira Plateau, with some of the most dramatic early views on the mountain.
Umbwe Route
6 daysThe steepest, most direct route up Kilimanjaro. Fast and quiet, best suited to experienced trekkers.
Compare at a glance
| Route | Days | How hard | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lemosho Route | 7, 8 or 9 days | — | See the days → |
| Machame Route | 6 or 7 days | — | See the days → |
| Marangu Route | 5 or 6 days | — | See the days → |
| Mount Meru | 3 or 4 days | — | See the days → |
| Rongai Route | 6 or 7 days | — | See the days → |
| Shira Route | 6 days | — | See the days → |
| Umbwe Route | 6 days | — | See the days → |
Why climb with us
Locally owned
Not a foreign brand with a local subcontractor. Baraka is Tanzanian, the company is in Arusha, and he answers his own messages.
Guides who are trained for the bad day
Certified in Wilderness First Response, first aid and CPR, and licensed by KINAPA. They check how you eat, drink and sleep every single day.
95 to 98 percent reach the summit
Our own figure, across our own climbs. It comes from choosing the right route for the right person and walking it slowly, not from pushing.
5.0 from 208 reviews
Travellers’ Choice in 2023 and 2024. Read what people wrote.
Which route is right for you?
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