Kilimanjaro Treks
Summit Mount Kilimanjaro with JEJ Tours
Choose from popular routes like Machame, Lemosho, and Marangu with experienced mountain guides, quality equipment, and carefully planned acclimatization.
Routes & Options
Choose the Best Kilimanjaro Route for You
Whether you prefer more time to acclimatize, hut accommodation, or a faster summit bid, we help you select the route that matches your fitness, travel dates, and style of adventure.
Machame Route
6–7 Days • Challenging
Scenic and popular route with varied landscapes, ideal for trekkers with good fitness and a taste for adventure.
Lemosho Route
7–8 Days • Moderate to Challenging
Quieter western approach with excellent acclimatization and sweeping views across the Shira Plateau.
Marangu Route
5–6 Days • Moderate
The only hut-based route on Kilimanjaro, offering shared dorm huts instead of tents and a gentler gradient.
How to Prepare for Your Kilimanjaro Trek
Kilimanjaro is a non-technical climb, but the altitude and long days require good preparation. Our team supports you from training advice and packing lists to on-mountain safety checks.
Below are key topics we cover with every guest before the trek: fitness, equipment, acclimatization, and the best time to climb.
Training & Fitness
We recommend at least 8–12 weeks of cardio and hill training. Focus on long walks with a daypack, stair climbs, and general endurance.
Packing List Essentials
Layered clothing for changing climate zones, broken-in hiking boots, warm sleeping bag, headlamp, trekking poles, and a small daypack.
Altitude & Safety
Climb high, sleep low. Our guides monitor your oxygen levels and adjust the pace so you acclimatize safely on the mountain.
Best Time to Climb
The driest and clearest conditions are usually from January–March and June–October, with good summit success rates.
Sample 7-Day Kilimanjaro Machame Route Itinerary
Every JEJ Tours Kilimanjaro climb is customized, but this sample program shows how a well-paced Machame route itinerary might look, with time for acclimatization and unforgettable views.
Arrive in Moshi
Arrive in Moshi town at the base of Kilimanjaro. Meet your mountain guide for a detailed briefing and equipment check.
Machame Gate – Machame Camp
Drive to Machame Gate (1,800m) and trek through lush montane forest to Machame Camp (3,000m). Great introduction to the mountain.
Machame Camp – Shira Plateau
Climb above the tree line with views back to the plains below and across to Shira Plateau. Overnight at Shira Camp (3,840m).
Shira – Lava Tower – Barranco
Acclimatization day. Trek up to Lava Tower (4,630m) then descend to Barranco Camp (3,960m) beneath the famous Barranco Wall.
Barranco Wall – Karanga Valley
A rewarding climb up the Barranco Wall with panoramic views, then undulating trails to Karanga Camp (4,035m).
Karanga – Barafu Base Camp
Short but steep hike to Barafu Camp (4,640m). Rest early and prepare for your midnight summit push.
Summit Uhuru Peak – Mweka
Start around midnight for the summit attempt. Reach Uhuru Peak (5,895m) at sunrise, then descend via Mweka Camp back towards the forest.
Ready to start planning your own Kilimanjaro adventure? Tell us your preferred route, travel month, and group size, and our team will build a detailed proposal with prices and inclusions.
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