Every Kilimanjaro route ends at Uhuru Peak, but they differ sharply in how gently they get you there.
Lemosho (7–8 days) — the best acclimatisation profile and the highest success rates. Quiet on the early days.
Machame (6–7 days) — the most popular route, scenic and varied, with a demanding Barranco Wall.
Rongai (6–7 days) — approaches from the drier north, a good choice in the wetter months.
Marangu (5–6 days) — the only route with hut accommodation, but the short itinerary lowers summit rates.
Add a day wherever your budget allows: acclimatisation, not fitness, is what turns most people back.