MARANGU ROUTE Also known as the Coca Cola route is the easiest to climb mount Kilimanjaro and commonly used, an easy walk as far as the Kibo Hut. The lower sections provide fine forest and moorland walking. The lunar landscape of the Saddle leads to the Kibo Hut;. All huts on the route are manned and [...]
LEMOSHO GLADES ROUTE This is the longest and most remote route to Kilimanjaro. After beautiful forests and moorlands it crosses the Shira Plateau to meet up with the Machame Route. Groups may be accompanied on the first day by an armed ranger as the forests around the Lemosho Glades are rich in buffalo, elephant and other [...]
UMBWE ROUTE A very strenuous walk up steep, slippery paths with many fallen trees to negotiate. The middle section follows a narrow spectacular ridge with magnificent views of the Great Barranco and Southern Icefields. The Arrow Glacier/Western breach ascends is closed until further notice. Unfortunately four hikers were fatally injured (during December 2005) due to unpredictable [...]
MACHAME ROUTE This is one of the best - and most affordable climbing routes on Mount Kilimanjaro. Machame route is a popular route for trekkers who want to take their time, and enjoy sleeping outdoors and watching the sunrise and set over the Great Rift Valley. Machame village is served by a tarmac road. There is [...]
RONGAI (OLOITOKITOK) ROUTE This used to be the route used by the Outward Bound Mountain School at Oloitokitok in Kenya. The border is open during daylight hours but all park fees and arrangements must be made (via an agent) at the Marangu Gate before starting on the route. It is possible to arrange transport from Marangu [...]
