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Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing Routes

The six Mount Kilimanjaro climbing routes vary not only in length, cost and scenery. They also have different difficulty levels and different success rates.

  • Selecting a Kilimanjaro climb route is one of the most important decisions you have to make.
  • The other one is selecting a Kilimanjaro tour operator/trekking agency.

There is no single best Mt. Kilimanjaro climb route. Which route up Kilimanjaro is the best for you depends on several factors:

  • The time and money you have available
  • Previous experience and fitness
  • The time of the year
  • Personal preference

Let’s look at the individual Kilimanjaro climbing routes and who they are suitable for:

  • The Marangu Route: the only Kilimanjaro climb route that…