7 day Machame Route

Highlights

• Walk through the rain forest on a winding trail up a ridge
• Crossing the little valley walking along a steep rocky ridge, covered with heather, until the ridge ends
• From the Shira Plateau, we continue to the east up a ridge, passing the junction towards the peak of Kibo
• Connects with the Mweka Trail

What's this trip about?

Machame ("Whiskey") Route *** Known as the "Whiskey" route, the Machame route is now the most popular route on the mountain. Compared with Marangu, the days on Machame are longer and the walks are steeper. The Machame route is considered a difficult route, and is better suited for more adventurous folks and those with some hiking or backpacking experience. The route begins from the south, then heads east, traversing underneath Kilimanjaro's southern ice field before summiting. The minimum number of days required for this route is six days, although seven days is recommended. The Machame route is scenically beautiful and varied. However, due to the heavy crowds, it loses some of its spendor.

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