Mt Kilimanjaro Marangu RouteImportant arrival information at Kilimanjaro Airport
Mt. Kilimanjaro lies three degrees below the equator, is contained entirely within Tanzania and is one of Africa’s youngest volcanoes. At 5,895 metres it is Africa’s highest mountain and one of the legendary 7 Summits. Although not to be taken lightly, any reasonably fit person can reach the summit of Kilimanjaro, and there are several routes available.
There are regular departures for ladies, individuals or groups so you can join up with one of our set departures. Or, better still, why not put your own group together of family, friends, or work colleagues – it’s a great achievement, and even more rewarding if you climb with people you know. Here are a few more considerations that may help you in booking your hike with us.
We also have travel add-on packages that enable you to explore the region further after your climb, like safaris to areas such as the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater, or to go and relax on the pristine beaches of Zanzibar.
Wild Frontiers will take you on this journey of exploration that will no doubt leave an awe inspiring impression on you.
Route & Package Options
Ladies Only: Mt Kilimanjaro Machame Route
This route starts on the very scenic southwest side of Kilimanjaro, and follows the contours along the southern face, finally ascending from the southeast up past Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak. You will see Kilimanjaro from many angles.
Also know as: Whiskey Route
Trail length: 6 day and 5 night
Start: Machame Gate (1,490 m or 4,890 ft)
Total trail distance: Approx. 90 km or 55 miles
Set Departure: 02 September and 14 October 2017 as well as daily departures
Difficulty Level: 4/5
This route begins on the northern slopes of the mountain, and is one of the least travelled routes. It is a long drive to the starting point, but the rewards are the fantastic views and the likelihood that you will be the only climbers.
Trail length: 6 day and 5 night
Total trail distance: Approx. 70 km or 43,3 miles
Set Departure: 18 November 2017 as well
as daily departures
Difficulty Level: 3/5
Lose yourself in the incredible beauty of the lush rainforest of the Umbwe route as you make your way towards the Umbwe Caves.
The Umbwe route is challenging, though the shortest in distance it is the steepest and you ascend at a rapid rate.
Trail length: 6 day and 5 night
Start: Umbwe Gate (1,800 m or 5,905 ft)
Total trail distance: Approx. 81 km or 50,3 miles
Departure: Daily
Difficulty Level: 5/5
The Marangu route takes you on a five or six day round journey of about eighty kilometres to Mt Kilimanjaro’s summit. It’s the only route where one could stay in communal mountain huts, all other routes are based on tented accommodation.
Also know as: The Coca-Cola Route
Trail length: 5 day and 4 night
Total trail distance: Approx. 80 km or 49,7 miles
Departure: Daily
Difficulty Level: 3/5
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