Climbing Kilimanjaro
- The Machame Route is an 8-day, 7-night
climb of Africa's highest mountain,
staying at Machame, Shira, Barranco,
Barafu, and Mweka huts en route.
Climbing Kilimanjaro on the Machame
route is a more natural climb in comparison
to the Marangu Route, which has been
modified to make an easier path. The
Machame Route is more demanding, but
a much quieter and more scenic route
which makes climbing Kilimanjaro all
the more rewarding. Overnights are
spent camping in tents, which are
carried and pitched by the accompanying
porters. Highlights of this route
are the Shira Plateau, Barranco wall
and the Karanga Valley reaching the
summit via Stella Point.
Because this route is more taxing
it is recommended that climbers should
be physically fit. You will need to
acclimatize. With the additional day
on trek there is a good chance of
reaching the summit. It will be a
tough challenge but we know you have
it in you! |