Mount Kilimanjaro Trekking Routes

The Lemosho route crosses rainforest, alpine desert, and arctic summit zones. Great acclimatization and scenic views.

The Whiskey Route – popular for scenic beauty, good acclimatization, moderate difficulty.

• Arrival – Hotel briefing and rest
• DAY 1 – Machame Gate to Machame Camp
• DAY 2 – Machame Camp to Shira Camp
• DAY 3 – Shira Camp to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp
• DAY 4 – Barranco to Karanga to Barafu Camp
• DAY 5 – Uhuru Peak ascent, descend to Mweka Camp
• DAY 6 – Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate & departure

The Coca-Cola Route — only route with huts. Easier but shorter acclimatization.

• DAY 1 – Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut
• DAY 2 – Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut
• DAY 3 – Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut
• DAY 4 – Summit to Uhuru Peak, descend to Horombo Hut
• DAY 5 – Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate & departure

North approach, less crowded, scenic wilderness, connects to Marangu Route at summit.

• DAY 1 – Rongai Gate to Simba Camp
• DAY 2 – Simba Camp to Kikelewa Camp
• DAY 3 – Kikelewa to Mawenzi Tarn Hut
• DAY 4 – Mawenzi Tarn to Kibo Hut
• DAY 5 – Kibo to Uhuru Peak, descend to Horombo Hut
• DAY 6 – Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate & hotel transfer

• Warm layered clothing
• Hiking boots, gloves, hats
• Headlamp, trekking poles, first aid
• Passport, insurance, copies
• Hydration system (camel bag/bottles)