The Shira Route starts by being driven above the rainforest to around 11,000 feet. For this reason, we do not recommend it.
Continue readingKilimanjaro’s Lava Tower
Kilimanjaro’s Lava Tower is a significant landmark along the Lemosho, Machame, and Shira routes. It is found at 15,100 feet.
Continue readingMachame Route GPX File and Overview
The Machame route is the most popular route on Kilimanjaro. Here is a brief description of the route plus the GPX file for it.
Continue readingHow Far Do You Walk Each Day on Kilimanjaro?
How far you walk each day on Kilimanjaro depends on the route you take. Each route has varying distances and degrees of difficulty.
Continue readingHow to Choose Your Kilimanjaro Route by Success Rate
When it comes to successfully making the summit of Kilimanjaro, you can’t always choose your Kilimanjaro route by success rate.
Continue readingWhat is the Best Route to Climb Kilimanjaro?
Mount Kilimanjaro has several routes to the summit. But, what is the best route to climb Kilimanjaro?
Continue readingClimb Kilimanjaro on the Rongai Route
Climb Kilimanjaro on the Rongai route. It is great for both beginning hikers and expert trekkers and has a more gradual ascent to Uhuru Peak.
Continue readingClimb Kilimanjaro on the 7-Day Machame Route
The Machame Route also known as the “Whiskey” route, begins on the southern side of the mountain. It is the most popular route on Kilimanjaro.
Continue readingHow Long Does it Take to Climb Kilimanjaro?
Adventure seekers planning on climbing Kilimanjaro frequently ask “How long does it take to climb Kilimanjaro?” The short answer is six to nine days.
Continue readingHow Hard is the Barranco Wall on Kilimanjaro?
One of the items you have most likely come across in doing your Kilimanjaro research is the infamous Barranco Wall. You don’t like heights so now you are hesitant to even go to Kilimanjaro.
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