Route Guides

Short answer: Kilimanjaro does not require technical climbing skills, but it is physically and mentally demanding. You are walking for 5 to 9 days at high altitude, and altitude, not fitness, is what actually determines whether you reach the summit. By the numbers Published research and route data give a consistent picture, even though there […]

Machame and Lemosho are the two most popular routes up Mount Kilimanjaro, and choosing between them is usually the first real decision a climber has to make. Quick answer If you want the highest realistic chance of reaching Uhuru Peak and can spare an extra day or two, choose Lemosho. It follows a gentler acclimatisation