Machame Route

About Machame

Known as the "Whiskey" route, the Machame route is presently the most famous route on the mountain. Contrasted and Marangu, the days on Machame are longer and the strolls are more extreme. The Machame route is viewed as a difficult route, and is more qualified for increasingly gutsy people and those with some hiking or exploring knowledge. The base number of days required for this route is six days, albeit seven days is suggested. You will climb through magnificent timberlands, through moorland zones rising to the Shira Plateau. Your trek will at that point take you through the Southern Icefields and onto the highest point of Uhuru Peak. The Machame route is grandly beautiful and shifted. However, because of the substantial groups, it loses a portion of its spendor. We will do Pre-Trip preparation and hardware check multi day prior, our guide will meet you anyplace inside an hour of Arusha/Moshi for the instructions and gear check.

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Travel Tips

• Choose longer days of the trek as your body needs time to adjust with the high altitude acclimatization.
• Prepare a 'Kilimanjaro playlist' to listen to during your hike which helps to break your mental stress and physical exhaustion.
• Take it easy and don't try to rush to the top and always listen to your guide.
• Drink lots of water and stay hydrated
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• The amount of Oxygen on the top is only 50% as compared to the amount of Oxygen you are used to have. So pay attention to your body signals and inform your guide as soon as possible.
• Choose the dry season to experience your trek the most.
• If possible avoid taking pills like Diamox. It may show harmful side effects.
• Pack the necessary gears and double-check the complete list.

Machame Route Map

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Geography

The physical structure of Machame route follows in a particular way that the day one lets you ascent through the verdant rainforest that clothes the lower reaches of Kilimanjaro. Then the lush forest gives way to scrubby moorland making for an entirely different hiking experience. The different vegetation zones cover the scenic Borancco Camp. After crossing the vegetation zones, the sunrise seen is absolutely spectacular.

Uniquiness

• Machame route offers the most scenic vistas.
• Machame is the only route offering fully cratered camping.
• Its climb high, sleep low opportunity provides good acclimatization for trekkers.
• The four diverse climatic zones of Machame is challenging with scenic views.
• The route receives more trekkers for its scenic beauty.

Weather

• The weather of Kilimanjaro is unpredictable throughout the year. The temperature on the mountain varies widely depending upon the altitude.
• June to October to the beginning of March offers the best time to climb the mountain.
• Different climatic zones offer different atmosphere. The temperatures and precipitation levels and vegetation drops as hikers move to a high altitude.
• As the weather varies, so the hikers should be ready to experience the hot, wet or cold conditions at any time while on the mountain.

Pro & Cons

• The success of achievement rate is higher.
• Highly recommended for scenic value.
• The trek can be completed in 6 to 7 days. 7 days is mostly recommended for better acclimatization.
• Offers walk high and sleep low profile, so great for acclimatization.
• Machame route receives high traffic. So the route is the busiest route.
• The route is suited to more adventurous hikers.