About Machame Route
Machame route is the most popular route to the summit
of Mount Kilimanjaro,
and for good reason. This trail offers stunning views, a reasonable challenge, and plenty of time
to acclimate, making it a good choice for those who have a bit of extra time in their schedule.
Machame route has been nicknamed the “Whiskey Route” because it is often perceived as
being tougher than Marangu route, which is often referred to as the “Coca-Cola”
route.
In Machame route Trekkers will be sleeping in tents all the way to the summit.
It is for that reason that Machame route is widely considered to be the most scenic
of all of the routes up Mount Kilimanjaro, providing unique and varied landscapes to pass
through on each and every day. The trail starts on the south side of the mountain, passes
underneath the Southern Ice Field and makes its summit approach from the Barafu Camp.
For travelers who have a few extra days in their schedule, Machame route is an
excellent option. One or two additional days of acclimatization can make a big difference
in the success rate, so trekkers who choose this route reach the summit more often,
despite the fact that this is a more challenging hike than Marangu route.
