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The Machame route also referred to as “Whiskey Route” is one of the most popular route on Mt. Kilimanjaro trekking and a favorite route for tourist. 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. Despite the fast being tough route to climb compared to Marangu route, the Machame has one of the highest summit success rates given the topography of the route which allows climbers to “Climb high and sleep low” as it offer the acclimatization principle.
The route begins from the south, then heads east, traversing underneath Kilimanjaro’s southern ice field before summitting. The minimum number of days required for this route is 6 days, although 7 days is recommended. The Machame route is scenically beautiful and varied. However, due to the heavy crowds, it loses some of its splendor.
The route begins from the south, then heads east, traversing underneath Kilimanjaro’s southern ice field before summitting. The minimum number of days required for this route is 6 days, although 7 days is recommended. The Machame route is scenically beautiful and varied. However, due to the heavy crowds, it loses some of its splendor.
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