EliNa Safaris · Kilimanjaro
Climb Africa's Highest Peak - Safely, Fairly, and Well-Prepared.
All seven official routes, guided with a safety and fair-wage standard we're proud to explain in detail.
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Kilimanjaro is not a mountain to shop for on price alone. Cutting costs on this climb usually means underpaid porters, under-equipped safety gear, or both. We price our climbs to properly pay our mountain crew and to carry the safety equipment - a pulse oximeter for daily health checks, emergency oxygen - that a serious climb requires.
Choose Your Route
We climb Kilimanjaro via all seven official routes - whichever fits your fitness, schedule, and budget best. Climbs typically run 6 to 9 days depending on the route you choose (Marangu: 5 to 8 days); a longer route generally means better acclimatisation and a higher summit success rate.
Machame
Pricing on requestMachame - the most popular route, scenic and well-acclimatised, through forest and moorland.
Interested in a route? Tell us which one and we'll send you detailed pricing, the exact day-by-day itinerary, and the right duration for you - anywhere from 6 to 9 days (Marangu: 5 to 8 days).
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Marangu
Marangu - the shortest and most affordable route, using hut accommodation instead of tents.
5 – 8 days
Marangu is our shortest and most affordable route, using hut accommodation instead of tents. It genuinely has a lower summit success rate than Machame or Lemosho, mainly due to its faster ascent profile. We recommend it honestly for guests prioritising cost and duration over the highest possible odds of reaching the summit - and we'll tell you this in person before you book it, not just on this page.
Interested in a route? Tell us which one and we'll send you detailed pricing, the exact day-by-day itinerary, and the right duration for you - anywhere from 6 to 9 days (Marangu: 5 to 8 days).
Machame
Machame - the most popular route, scenic and well-acclimatised, through forest and moorland.
Machame is our most-booked route: varied landscapes, a good acclimatisation profile, and a high summit success rate. Camping throughout. A strong choice for first-time climbers with reasonable fitness.
Interested in a route? Tell us which one and we'll send you detailed pricing, the exact day-by-day itinerary, and the right duration for you - anywhere from 6 to 9 days (Marangu: 5 to 8 days).
Lemosho
Lemosho - longer, quieter, and considered one of the most scenic and highest-success routes.
Lemosho starts on the quiet western side and crosses the Shira Plateau before joining the southern circuit. The extra days make it one of the routes with the highest summit success rates - our recommendation when time allows.
Interested in a route? Tell us which one and we'll send you detailed pricing, the exact day-by-day itinerary, and the right duration for you - anywhere from 6 to 9 days (Marangu: 5 to 8 days).
Shira
Shira - similar to Lemosho in its early stages, starting further west on the mountain's shoulder.
Shira starts high on the western plateau - less rainforest, but a faster gain in altitude on the first day. We recommend it mainly to climbers who are already well acclimatised or have recent high-altitude experience.
Interested in a route? Tell us which one and we'll send you detailed pricing, the exact day-by-day itinerary, and the right duration for you - anywhere from 6 to 9 days (Marangu: 5 to 8 days).
Rongai
Rongai - the only route approaching from the north, drier and quieter, good in the rainy season.
Rongai approaches from the drier northern side, near the Kenyan border. It is the quietest of the classic routes and a good option in the rainy months, with a gentle, steady ascent.
Interested in a route? Tell us which one and we'll send you detailed pricing, the exact day-by-day itinerary, and the right duration for you - anywhere from 6 to 9 days (Marangu: 5 to 8 days).
Northern Circuit
Northern Circuit - the longest route, circling the mountain's quieter northern side for the best acclimatisation.
The Northern Circuit circles the mountain's remote northern slopes and takes the most days of any route. That time pays off: the best acclimatisation and, statistically, the best chance of standing on the summit.
Interested in a route? Tell us which one and we'll send you detailed pricing, the exact day-by-day itinerary, and the right duration for you - anywhere from 6 to 9 days (Marangu: 5 to 8 days).
Umbwe
Umbwe - the steepest and most direct route, for experienced, well-acclimatised climbers only.
Umbwe is short, steep, and direct - the most demanding ascent profile of all seven routes. We offer it only to experienced, well-acclimatised climbers and will honestly discuss alternatives if a longer route would serve you better.
Interested in a route? Tell us which one and we'll send you detailed pricing, the exact day-by-day itinerary, and the right duration for you - anywhere from 6 to 9 days (Marangu: 5 to 8 days).
Extend Your Climb
Every Kilimanjaro climb can be extended with an EliNa Safaris add-on - before or after the mountain.
What's Included
- All park fees, camping/hut fees, and rescue fees.
- Certified guide, assistant guide, cook, and full porter team, paid at or above fair-wage guidelines.
- Quality four-season tents, mess tent, and full board on the mountain.
- Two hotel nights in Moshi - our home base - before and after your climb.
- Daily health monitoring, including pulse oximeter checks and emergency oxygen on hand.
Combine With A Safari
Most climbers extend their trip with a Northern Circuit safari straight after - your body will be acclimatised, and the Serengeti will be waiting. Ask us about combined Kilimanjaro-and-safari pricing.
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