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Rebecca’s review of their Machame climb and 4-day Tanzanian safari with Kilimanjaro Sunrise. Would do it again in a heartbeat!

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The Gates of Kilimanjaro National Park

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Several gates of Kilimanjaro are used for park entering and exiting. Some are for resupply purposes others are for climbing routes.

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The Seven Kilimanjaro Routes

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There are seven Kilimanjaro routes to the summit. Which one you choose can make a difference in whether or not you’ll make it.

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Need Help Choosing a Kilimanjaro Route?

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Need help choosing a Kilimanjaro route? Well, look no further than this informative tabbed article with each of the route’s itineraries.

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What is the Safest Route on Kilimanjaro?

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What is the safest route on Kilimanjaro read the route we recommend and the criteria we used to choose it as the safest.

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The Shira Route on Kilimanjaro

Shira Route Gate on Kilimanjaro

The Shira Route starts by being driven above the rainforest to around 11,000 feet. For this reason, we do not recommend it.

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Kilimanjaro’s Lava Tower

Kilimanjaro'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.

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Machame Route GPX File and Overview

Machame GPX file

The Machame route is the most popular route on Kilimanjaro. Here is a brief description of the route plus the GPX file for it.

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How Far Do You Walk Each Day on Kilimanjaro?

How 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.

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How to Choose Your Kilimanjaro Route by Success Rate

Choose Your Kilimanjaro Route

When it comes to successfully making the summit of Kilimanjaro, you can’t always choose your Kilimanjaro route by success rate.

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