Relax as you are in a proper place if your desire is to climb Mount Kilimanjaro using Machame way. Among the seven paths used to climb Mount Kilimanjaro is Machame route. Along the climb, Machame path provides the best views of several sites. Over half of all hikers follow the machame path, which is also the least expensive one available.
Though it is one of the hardest paths to climb, the shortest one takes few days to reach the summit. Travelers on a Tanzania safari who want to climb Mount Kilimanjaro find that machame is among the greatest paths available. Although more days may make the climb more gratifying, this Machame path takes roughly six days to climb and descend Mount Kilimanjaro. Starting at Machame gate in the southern portion of the mountain, hikers intending to take the Machame route continue the trail across the montane forests and then climb to the summit.
Hikers spend their nights in the tents while machame routes span roughly 62 kilometers to complete a circuit. Because of its complexity and steepness, Machame Route—also known as the whiskey route—best suits the brave visitors prepared to challenge themselves. But Machame Road is quite crowded, thus occasionally it loses appeal compared to what it would have been. Hiking trails on Mount Kilimanjaro.
Another amazing but longest path hikers take to reach Mount Kilimanjaro’s top is the Northern path. Because Northern Circuit takes visitors on virtually a 360 degrees experiencing the many attractions along the hike and beyond, it helps them to appreciate amazing sights. One of the most advised paths for Mount Kilimanjaro trek, it takes hiker approximately nine hours to reach the Summit of Uhuru peak.
Starting from the western side of Mount Kilimanjaro, hiker must drive from Moshi to reach the park entrance gate at Londorossi Gate, so marking the beginning of the hike across the magnificent tropical montane forest at the base of the mountain as you travel towards Shira ridge and across the Shira plateau.
Form Shira Plateau, hiker then links to Buffalo Camp then school hut and lastly reaches Mount Kilimanjaro by hiking north. The whole climb is 96 kilometers, and the hiker follows Mweka path down. Those looking for something more daring can choose a unique 10-day northern circuit package with an overnight at the Crater Camp.
Starting their trip from the Northern section of Mount Kilimanjaro close to Kenya’s border, hikers on this Rongai Route From the North Eastern portion of Mount Kilimanjaro, this Rongai path is the simplest beginning point for some hikers; it is also one of the least frequented hiking paths on Mount Kilimanjaro requiring seven days to complete a round. Any hiker, especially those inexperienced in backpacking, can use this Rongai Route.
Although approach will not include an acclimation day typically on day four at Mawenzi Tarn, hikers can as well choose to embrace the challenge inside six days. Completing an 8 kilometer climb, the path runs from Rongai gate at 6,398 feet to Rongai Cave at 9,300 ft across the rain forest over four hours. After that, the hiker will go to Kikelewa Cave at 11,811 feet then the second cave at 11,300ft in heather vegetation cover.
Following this, you will travel to Mawenzi Tarn at 14,160 ft across the Alpine desert then to Mawenzi Ridge at 14,400 ft. Here you will experience an acclimatization whereby you may spend your nighttime at Mawenzi Tarn and climb to Mawenzi Ridge. After that, you will hike to Kibo Hut at 15,430 ft and then link to the Uhuru peak 19,341 ft, the top of Mount Kilimanjaro. After which you will descend to Horombo Hut at 12,250 ft in heather vegetation and once more complete your circuit with a descent to Marangu Gate at 6,506 ft in the rain forest. This marks the finish of the Rongai trail as hikers gather their hiking credentials.
The oldest path taken for the Mount Kilimanjaro climb is Marangu. Apart from being the oldest path, Marangu route is also regarded as the preferred path since it contains well kept sleeping cottages providing lodging for hikers who decide to utilize this one. Though adding one additional day makes it more exciting, this path can be done in five days. The only difficulty of the Marangu path is crowding, particularly in the rainy season when hikers would rather spend overnights in the huts than other paths that only offer tent lodging. Another name for Marangu route is “Coca-Cola route.” Less exciting since the hikers on this path ascend and descend follow the same path.
Starting at Marangu gate, which is raised at 6,506 feet, the Marangu route on Mount Kilimanjaro leads to Mandara Hut at 8,858 feet in the rain forest at the base of the mountain. Then proceed rising to Horombo Hut at 12,205 ft inside heather vegetation; then ascending takes on Mawenzi Ridge at 14,400 ft; then you will return to Horombo Hut at 12,205 ft for a 1 day which is set aside for acclimatization. From here, hikers head from Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut at 15,430 feet in Alpine Desert at Kibo crater wall as we get ready for the next day’s climb to Uhuru summit at 19,341 ft. Hiking Trails on Mount Kilimanjaro will then descend to Horombo Hut at 12,250 ft and thereafter from Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate at 6,546 ft where the journey started.
Starting from the western side of Mount Kilimanjaro, the Lemosho Route is a more recent path used for climbing the summit that takes at least six days to loop back. Hikers, however, can choose a very interesting 8-day package that will let you have an unforgettable trip. One of the nicest paths available to hikers with breathtaking views of many species of flora and fauna is Lemosho. This road takes one from the western side of the mountain.
The Lemosho paths link to Machame route at some point, then continue that trail all the way to Uhuru peak. Descent, though, follows the Mweka road. Starting from Londorossi gate at 7,742 ft, a climb along Lemosho route leads to Mti Mkubwa at 9,498 ft within the tropical wet forest. Following which hikers travel to Shira 1 Camp at 11,500 ft amid the heath vegetation.
From Shira 1 camp, hikers first proceed to Moir Hut at 13,800 ft at the base of Lent Hills then to Lava Tower at 15,190 ft then descend to Barranco Camp at 13,044 ft, the finest acclimatization for hikers on this Lemosho route. Hiker will then follow with ascending to Karanga Camp at 13,106 ft and then join Mweka route as you ascend to Barafu Camp at 15,331 ft affording stunning views of Kibo and Mawenzi as you prepare to summit the highest peak of Mount Kilimanjaro at Uhuru peak the next day at 19,344 feet. You will then go back from Uhuru peak to Mweka Camp 10,065 feet and then to Mweka Gate.
Starting at Londorossi Gate, the Shira route drives to a shira gate close to Shira Bridge from whence the climb begins at 11,800 feet and hikers will spend an overnight at Simba camp. You will then continue your climb to Lava Tower at 15,190 feet after Shira 2 Camp at 12,500 feet.
Still another breathtaking path used by hikers on Mount Kilimanjaro is the Umbwe Route. Although adding another day is more exciting, Umbwe Route takes six days to climb. Strong hikers follow this path, so largely discouraged for use.
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