The 6-Day Umbwe Route is a brief and direct trek up Mount Kilimanjaro, but it is not recommended for individuals with limited altitude experience. This challenging route offers a more rapid ascent, making acclimatisation critical for a successful climb. It is crucial to be well-prepared and physically fit before attempting this route. Ensure you have the necessary gear and follow all safety guidelines for a safe and enjoyable trek.
The Rongai Route is one of the easiest routes and the success rate is very high. The route starts on the north side of the mountain just south of the Kenyan border and is one of the least traveled routes. The descent is down the Marangu Route on the south side of the mountain, so climbers see the mountain from many viewpoints.
The Lemosho Route is typically completed in 8 days. This is a great option if you want a longer trek for acclimatization. It connects with the Machame Route at Shira 2 Camp. The drive to trailhead from Moshi is about 4 hours.
The Machame Route, also known as the “Whiskey” route, is one of the most popular and most scenic routes on the mountain. All climbers sleep in tents (tents are included) and meals are served in a dining tent or on a blanket outside (lunch on nice days).
It is done over 7 days, so acclimatisation is easier, and the success rate is very high. It is for physically fit people with some hiking experience. Descent is down the Mweka trail staying at the Mweka or Millenium camp the final night on the mountain.
This is a group tour (group having a maximum of 6-7 clients each having a window seat & access to a jeep pop-up roof), this tour highlight is the Ngorongoro Crater is the best wildlife park in Tanzania with wild animals easy to see due to its landscape which is beautiful & breathe taking, it then takes you to Tarangire “home of elephants” this park is famous for the number of elephants present, you can also see lions, leopards, cheetahs, zebras, giraffes, wildebeest, warthogs, pythons, ostrich, vultures, monkeys, baboons, etc.
