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Which is the shortest route to climb Kilimanjaro?

The 5-Day Umbwe route is the shortest route to climb Kilimanjaro in terms of distance. It is the most direct path to Uhuru Peak. Alternatively, the 5-Day Rongai Route can be completed in the same amount of time. Furthermore, it’s also possible to do the Marangu route in 5 days.

However, don’t mistake short for easy as the opposite is true on Kilimanjaro. You still need to conquer almost the same altitude difference as on any route. The shorter the route is, the steeper is its path and the less time you have to acclimatize to the high altitude.

Therefore, only pre-acclimatized or very fit climbers who are confident of their ability to acclimatize to the high altitude should choose a short route.Â