ROUTES TO THE SUMMIT

There are seven main routes to the summit:
•Marangu

• Machame

• Lemosho

• Rongai

• Shira

• Umbwe

• Northern Circuit 

Duration: Treks typically take 5–9 days, depending on the route.

Acclimatization: Altitude sickness is a major challenge due to the rapid ascent.

Success Rate: Longer routes (7+ days) generally have higher summit success rates due to better acclimatization.