If you want to join a group, the best option is the 7-day Machame Route<\/a>.\u00a0 We offer group treks 2-4 times a month.\u00a0 One departure will be to summit on the full moon, some departures summit on the new moon (good for stars), and all match up with our group safaris.\u00a0 You can also climb Kilimanjaro in a group on the 6-day Machame Route<\/a>.<\/p>\n I want a route that is less crowded:<\/strong><\/p>\n I want a longer route for better acclimatization:<\/strong><\/p>\n The best route for a longer trek is the 8-day Lemosho Route<\/a>.\u00a0 You can even add a day to make it 9 days.\u00a0 Other routes that are excellent for acclimatization are the 7-day Rongai Route<\/a> and the 7-day Machame Route<\/a>.<\/p>\n I want to summit on a full moon:<\/strong><\/p>\n I want a luxury Kilimanjaro experience:<\/strong><\/p>\n This is a great option with extra comforts and safety equipment.\u00a0 Our Luxury Kilimanjaro Upgrade<\/a> includes many nice features including:<\/p>\n I am traveling in rainy season (April-May):<\/strong><\/p>\n In the rainy season, we recommend the 6-day Marangu Route<\/a> as this is the only route where you sleep in huts.\u00a0 The other option is the 6-day Rongai Route<\/a> as it tends to be drier on the north side of the mountain.<\/p>\n The shortest and cheapest trek is the 5-day Marangu Route<\/a>.\u00a0 However, we recommend at least 6 days on the mountain for better acclimatization.<\/p>\n Save<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Which route is best for you?\u00a0 The short answer is that the 7-day Machame Route and the 6-day Rongai Route are the most popular routes with our travelers.\u00a0 BUT — it depends on what you are looking for! Kilimanjaro Route … Continue reading ![\"Climb](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/IMG_0744.jpg?resize=300%2C225\")
<\/a>I want to join a group:<\/strong><\/p>\n![\"Summit](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/wes-nichols-kili-summit-2.jpg?resize=300%2C194\")
<\/a>For a less-traveled route, we recommend the 6-day Rongai Route<\/a>.\u00a0 This route starts on the northeast side of the mountain and then descends on the southeast side.\u00a0 This is our second most popular route on Kilimanjaro.<\/p>\n![\"Climb](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/078-1.jpg?resize=300%2C225\")
<\/a>You can summit on the full moon<\/a> on any of the routes.\u00a0 Plan the full moon date on the second to the last day of the trek.<\/p>\n\n
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<\/a>I want something short and cheap:<\/strong><\/p>\n