Machame Route
Northern Tanzania · Tanzania
Mount Kilimanjaro
A high-altitude trekking adventure through rainforest, moorland and alpine desert to Uhuru Peak.
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Best Time
Generally Jan–Mar and Jun–Oct
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Region
Northern Tanzania
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Area
5,895 m summit
The DestinationMore than a place.
More than a place.
A feeling.
Kilimanjaro climbs require preparation, a licensed operator, and a realistic acclimatization plan. Summit success is never guaranteed; longer itineraries generally allow more time to adjust to altitude.
Machame, Lemosho, Marangu, Rongai, Northern Circuit and Umbwe are trekking routes, not separate national parks.
Explore the area
Places and experiences to consider.
The list below helps plan a route; access, operating conditions, local permissions and availability must be confirmed for the dates requested.
Lemosho Route
Marangu Route
Rongai Route
Northern Circuit Route
Umbwe Route
Summit and acclimatization planning
Experience Mount KilimanjaroWhat you'll find
What you'll find
in the wild.
Wildlife
3 speciesForest birds01
Blue monkeys02
Colobus monkeys03
Experiences
ActivitiesGuided trekking01
Acclimatization planning02
Pre-climb preparation03
Your Tanzania
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