Mount Kilimanjaro Travel Guide

Mount Kilimanjaro, an inactive volcano in north-east Tanzania, is one of Tanzania’s great attractions.

At 15,100 feet, Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest free-standing mountain in the world and the highest peak in Africa.

Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro is an adventure that can be undertaken by people visiting Tanzania.

There are routes to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro that can be undertaken by experienced climbers, as well as routes that can be done by those with less experience.

There are many tour companies that offer trekking and planning assistance to travelers who want to climb Mount Kilimanjaro.

They can help with booking travel to and from Tanzania and also with your trek up the mountain.

Kilimanjaro Routes

There are six Kilimanjaro routes that the vast majority of people climbing Kilimanjaro use get up the mountain.It’s a good idea to familiarize yourself with each one before deciding on which one to take for your trek. The routes vary by steepness and terrain, so finding the right one for your skill and fitness level is important for your health and safety.The following is a list of the six routes for climbing Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania.

Machame Route for Kilimanjaro

Marangu Route for Kilimanjaro

Lemosho Route for Kilimanjaro

Rongai Route for Kilimanjaro

Shira Route for Kilimanjaro

Umbwe Route for Kilimanjaro