Climbing Kilimanjaro via Machame is very scenic but slightly challenging. Often called the Whiskey Route this is a scenically beautiful trail, longer and much gentler than Umbwe or Marangu. Despite being a tough climb compared to the Marangu route, the Machame route has one of the highest summit success rates given the topography of the route...Read more
The seven day Lemosho variation is preferred over the six day option because it breaks up day two into two days, providing better acclimatization and a more gradual ascent. On the seven day route, we walk from Forest Camp to Shira Camp 1 on day two, a reasonable altitude gain of 2,000 feet. Then on day three, we continue from Shira Camp 2 to the...Read more
It is the Oldest route on Mount Kilimanjaro, other names are Tourist Route and Coca Cola Route for Marangu Route.
Many say Marangu route is the cheapest, easiest, and most popular route.” Not true, Marangu route is only the cheapest route but not the easiest and most popular route. The easiest Rongai route and most popular is the...Read more