A once-in-a-lifetime experience is climbing Mount Kilimanjaro. It’s easy to understand why this expedition is at the top of people’s bucket lists all over the world. With a height of 5,895 metres (19,341 feet), the formidable Mount Kilimanjaro is both the tallest free-standing peak in the world and the highest mountain in Africa. You don’t have to be an experienced climber to reach the peak of the mountain, even though many of its routes are not for the timid. All you need is an experienced guide to help you along the way.
One of the greatest paths for acclimatisation is the Lemosho trail. This less-traveled path offers stunning views as it ascends to the Shira Plateau.Ā
The āWhiskyā route, or Machame, is a well-traveled path leading up to the summit. The treks are steeper and the days are longer in MachameĀ
Climbing via Shira Plateau route looks similar toĀ theĀ Lemosho route. The only difference is that youāll drive from Londorosi gate to Morrum barrier
The cheapest path to the top is the Marangu route, popularly referred to as the Coca-Cola route. Additionally, this is the only route that offers solar-lit sleeping huts
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