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Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing Routes
Machame Route
- Duration: 6-7 days
- Difficulty: Moderate to Difficult
- Scenery: Highly scenic with varied landscapes, from rainforest to moorland and alpine desert.
- Popularity: Known as the "Whiskey Route," one of the most popular routes due to scenic beauty and high success rate.
- Pros: High success rate, gradual acclimatization.
- Cons: Often crowded.
Marangu Route
- Duration: 5-6 days
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Scenery: Lush rainforest, moorland, and high-altitude desert.
- Popularity: Known as the "Coca-Cola Route," it’s the only route with hut accommodations instead of tents.
- Pros: Shorter route, less equipment needed.
- Cons: Lower success rate due to rapid ascent, high traffic.
Lemosho Route
- Duration: 7-8 days
- Difficulty: Moderate to Difficult
- Scenery: Diverse landscapes, great views, and fewer crowds.
- Popularity: A favorite among those seeking a more gradual ascent and better acclimatization.
- Pros: High success rate, beautiful scenery, low crowd levels.
- Cons: Longer route, higher cost.
Rongai Route
- Duration: 6-7 days
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Scenery: Less varied than other routes but quieter and drier, with views of Kenya's savanna.
- Popularity: Less crowded, and the only route that approaches Kilimanjaro from the north.
- Pros: Quieter, great for rainy seasons.
- Cons: Less scenic compared to routes like Lemosho or Machame.
Northern Circuit
- Duration: 9 days
- Difficulty: Moderate to Difficult
- Scenery: Panoramic views from nearly all sides of the mountain.
- Popularity: The newest and longest route, designed for those who want a quieter experience.
- Pros: Highest success rate due to extended acclimatization.
- Cons: Longer and more costly due to extra days on the mountain.
Umbwe Route
- Duration: 6 days
- Difficulty: Very Difficult
- Scenery: Steep and scenic with rainforest and rugged trails.
- Popularity: The most challenging route, recommended for experienced climbers.
- Pros: Remote and less crowded.
- Cons: Very steep, less acclimatization time, lower success rate.

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