If you are confused about your next travelling adventure, visit Mount Kilimanjaro. It is the highest peak in Africa, standing at a height of 5,895 meters. However, you must choose the perfect route to complete the climb successfully.

Selecting the correct route for your Mount Kilimanjaro climbing tour is essential because every route offers a unique type of scenery, and also the hiking difficulty level differs.

The top 5 routes for Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing Tours are listed below -

The Machame Route -

This is the most popular route taken for mount kilimanjaro climbing tours. The main highlights of this route are Mount Meru and the Shira Plateau. It is best suited for first-time hikers with a moderate hiking experience. Going through this route will be a task of 6- 7 days. The route is popularly known as the whiskey route.

The Marangu Route -

More commonly known as the Coca-Cola Route, this route lasts 5 to 6 days. It is the only route that offers hut accommodations to the climbers. The climbers get a view of rainforest and moorlands. It is best suited for hiking on a limited budget and expecting a less rugged camping experience.

The Lemosho Route -

This is the most successful route taken to reach the summit. It starts in the West of Kilimanjaro and later merges with the Machame Route near Lava Tower. The time needed for this route is 7- 8 days. The highlights of this route are the wildlife sightings in the lush forest zone.

The Rongai Route -

It is for those who wish to approach Kilimanjaro from the north near the Kenyan border. The climbers do not get to see much crowd on this route. It is also best suited to those who prefer climbing at a steady pace. The highlight of this route is its gentle slope compared to other routes. The time needed for reaching the summit via this route is 6–7 days.

Northern Circuit Route -

This one is the longest route known for Mount Kilimanjaro climbing tours. The time taken to reach the summit via this route is 8- 9 days. In this route, the climbers encircle the entire mountain before approaching the summit. The main highlights of this route are the spectacular 360-degree view of the mountain and very low traffic.