Machame<\/strong><\/p>\n The 7-day Machame Route<\/a> is arguably the best option on the mountain.\u00a0 It offers good acclimatization and is more relaxed.<\/p>\n If you want to climb Kilimanjaro in a group trek<\/a>, we offer both the 6 and 7 day options as group departures.<\/p>\n Rongai<\/strong><\/p>\n This is offered in a short 6-day Rongai trek<\/a>, a longer 6-day trek, and a 7-day trek.<\/p>\n You start the hike on the northeast side of the mountain near the Kenya border.\u00a0 You will most likely be the only group at camp, or maybe one other group. For the last two nights, you join up with the Marangu Route, so you will have some time alone and then 2 days\/nights with other trekking groups.\u00a0 It is fun meeting up with people from around the world pursuing the same goal!<\/p>\n Lemosho<\/strong><\/p>\n It starts on the far west edge of the mountain, and goes around the south side.\u00a0 It meets up with the Machame Route on Day 3.\u00a0 This route can also be accessed from Arusha.<\/p>\n Marangu<\/strong><\/p>\n Northern Circuit<\/strong><\/p>\n This route starts on the west side at the same trail head as the Lemosho Route, but then you traverse across the northern part of the mountain instead of the southern part.\u00a0 It can be done in 8 or 9 days.\u00a0 It is far less traveled, which is a plus, but there is very little water.<\/p>\n Umbwe<\/strong><\/p>\n This is a fast route up the south side of the mountain.\u00a0 It is not very common now that the Western Breach ascent is closed.\u00a0 The 6-day Umbwe trek<\/a> is the most popular, but it can also be done in 7 days.<\/p>\n Shira<\/strong><\/p>\n Another option on the west side that parallels the Lemosho Route.\u00a0 It is also not very popular, but we do offer it.\u00a0 The 6-day Shira Route<\/a> is most common.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Sometimes it is difficult to decide which route to take on Kilimanjaro.\u00a0 Keep in mind that all the routes on Kilimanjaro are scenic.\u00a0 There is little wildlife on the mountain except for baboons on the first day trying to steal … Continue reading ![\"Summit](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/51932_54f5910f.jpg?resize=300%2C200\")
Also known as the “whiskey route”, this is the most popular route on Kilimanjaro and for good reason.\u00a0 You hike up the southwest side of the mountain and traverse across to the eastern side for the final ascent.\u00a0 It can be done in 6 or 7 days.<\/p>\n![\"Climb](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/kili-lisag-6.jpg?resize=300%2C200\")
<\/a>This is our second most popular route as it is less crowded.\u00a0 This is a great option during the busiest times of July, August, and over Christmas\/New Years.\u00a0 This is also a great option when have a large group.<\/p>\n![\"Climb](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/kili-10.jpg?resize=300%2C200\")
<\/a>This is a great option if you are looking for a longer trek.\u00a0 It is typically done as the 8-day Lemosho Route<\/a>, but it can also be done in 9 days or 7 days.<\/p>\n![\"Summit](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/kili-summit-1.jpg?resize=300%2C200\")
<\/a>Also known as the “Coca Cola Route,” this is the only route where you sleep in huts.\u00a0 It can be done in as few as 5 days; therefore, it is the shortest and cheapest option.\u00a0 However, we highly recommend doing the 6-day Marangu Route<\/a> for better acclimatization.<\/p>\n