Your climb, explained by the guides who walk itMount Kilimanjaro Climbing Guide: Routes, Costs, Preparation and Tips
A practical guide to approaching Mount Kilimanjaro safely and effectively, covering route options, preparation strategies, and what to expect on the mountain. It covers key trekking routes, altitude considerations, pacing, and essential planning decisions so climbers can prepare with clarity before starting the ascent.
Most people who don't reach Uhuru Peak don't fail because they aren't fit enough. They fail because they climb too fast for their bodies to adjust to the altitude.
That is really what choosing a Kilimanjaro route comes down to: how many days you give yourself and how gradually those days take you up. This guide walks through the four routes we run, Machame, Lemosho, Rongai, and Marangu, and what actually differs between them: nights on the mountain, how the trail approaches each climate zone, and how crowded the camps get depending on the season.
Alongside the route breakdown, you will find what to pack for temperatures that swing from rainforest heat to sub-zero summit night, and how a Kijani itinerary builds in the extra acclimatisation days that the shorter, cheaper routes skip.
Mountain crew wages are paid in line with Kilimanjaro National Park Authority (KINAPA) porter wage regulations and Kijani's crew welfare policy.
If you are deciding which route offers the most realistic acclimatisation schedule, or simply want to know what you're signing up for, this is where to start.
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