Days to climb Kilimanjaro

6 days—Climb Kilimanjaro typically takes between 5 and 11 days, explore the 6 days Kilimanjaro climb Machame route which is popular tour and costs from $1200

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How many days do I have to climb Kilimanjaro?
Climbing Kilimanjaro typically spans between 5 and 11 days, varying based on the chosen route and the climber's preferred pacing for acclimatization. Longer routes, like the Lemosho or Northern Circuit, often take around 9 to 11 days, allowing for better acclimatization and increasing the likelihood of reaching the summit successfully. Shorter routes, such as the Marangu or Rongai, can take around 5 to 6 days but have a higher chance of altitude-related challenges due to less time for acclimatization. The duration of the climb plays a crucial role in acclimatization, impacting climbers' safety, comfort, and summit success rates.

Marangu Route: Typically takes 5 to 6 days.
Machame Route: Usually takes 6 to 7 days.
Lemosho Route: Often takes 7 to 8 days.
Rongai Route: It generally takes 6 to 7 days.
Umbwe route: takes 6 to 7 days.
Northern Circuit Route: This is the longest route, usually taking 9 to 11 days.

About this tour

	Tour type	Set-date, set-itinerary, group
	Main focus	Hiking \| trekking
	Activity level	Strenuous activity
	Best months	January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
	Countries	Tanzania
	Parks	Kilimanjaro

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Safari highlights

Bird watching—with professional guide
Photography safari—with professional guide
Hiking | trekking

What’s included?

Accommodation
Meals

What’s not included?

Park fees
Visas

Itinerary

Machame Gate to Machame Camp, 3100m

Kilimanjaro

Commence the trek from Machame Gate, navigating through diverse terrain to reach Machame Camp at 3,100m. The 11-kilometer journey takes 5-7 hours, passing through lush rainforest, offering a taste of the adventure ahead.

Machame Camp

Machame Camp to Shira Camp (3840m)

Kilimanjaro

Ascend from Machame Camp to Shira Campsite, gaining elevation to 3,840m over 9km in 4-6 hours. The landscape transitions, providing stunning vistas as you venture into the high-alpine zone.

Shira Campsite

Shira Camp to Barranco Valley, 3860

Kilimanjaro

Trek through Shira Camp towards Lava Tower before descending to Barranco Valley, reaching an altitude of 3,860m over 15km in 5-7 hours. This challenging day offers scenic views and acclimatization.

Barranco Valley

Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp 4000m

Kilimanjaro

The hike from Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp spans 9km and takes 6–8 hours, culminating at 4,000m. The rugged terrain and steep sections prepare climbers for the summit push.

Barafu Camp

Barafu Camp to Summit to Mweka

Kilimanjaro

The most challenging ascent begins from Barafu Camp to the summit at 5,895m, then descends to Mweka Camp at 3,090m. The arduous climb takes 5-7 hours up and 5-6 hours down, covering 6km up and 13km down.

Mweka Camp

Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate (1,680m)

Kilimanjaro

Descend from Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate, a 10km journey taking 3–4 hours, concluding the exhilarating Kilimanjaro trek at 1,680m. Celebrate the accomplishment of reaching the summit.

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