At 19,341 feet, Kilimanjaro is Africa’s highest, and one of Earth’s most massive mountains. But its loftiness and immensity are only a hint of the great peak’s importance. As John Gunther once wrote, “the mountain gives life….It plucks purple clouds out of the monsoon from the Indian Ocean, makes rain, carries forests on its back…it is one of the most useful mountains in the world, as well as most romantic.”

Once you’ve made the decision to climb Mount Kilimanjaro, the next step is to choose the best route for you. There are a total of seven main Mount Kilimanjaro routes which lead to the summit. One route begins on the Northern side of the mountain and the remaining six begin on the Southern side. Tanzania Specialist offers climbing Kilimanjaro itineraries for all the different Kilimanjaro Routes. The main question is which route should you choose?