Choosing a Kilimanjaro route

Start with the number of days you can spend walking. Routes differ in how they gain elevation and where they stop along the way.

Ask for a day-by-day outline with walking distances and camp elevations. Seeing the climb laid out by day makes it easier to compare routes and talk through the pace with a qualified guide.

If your main interest is the forest and villages, consider a foothill walk. You can spend more time on the mountain’s lower slopes and explore a different side of Kilimanjaro.