The most common way to climb Mount Kilimanjaro is via the Machame path, which offers stunning scenery and is regarded as a little difficult. Due to its difficulties, the Machame path is also referred to as the "whisky route" and is best suited for individuals who are more daring and have some prior hiking experience. The southern circuit trail, which ascends Kilimanjaro from the south, begins with a short drive from Moshi to the Machame Gate, where climbing through the rainforest to the Shira Plateau beneath the mountain's southern field begins. This trail continues to Barafu. The course descends down the Mweka Trail. In 2023, 2024, and 2025, Moshi or Arusha will be the starting point for Kilimanjaro climbing tour packages that include the Lemosho route. The southern circuit trail, which leads to barafu, runs beneath Kilimanjaro's southern field on the way. The course descends down the Mweka Trail.
For people who haven't hiked much at high elevations, the Kilimanjaro Climbing tour package via Machame is a good six-day hike with an effective extra day of acclimatization, delivering a greater success rate. Mountaineers with experience and acclimatization may choose the more challenging 6-day ascent along the Machame route. The Machame path is known as the "Whiskey Route" because it is seen to be more technically challenging but also steeper, more scenic, and offers greater acclimatization. It also has a high success rate.
Elevation: 1,800 meters between Machame Gate and Machame Camp.
• Length: 11 kilometers
• Time spent hiking: 5 to 6 hours
• Climate: mountainous forest
Starting at Machame Gate, our Kilimanjaro Climbing tour package for 2023, 2024, and 2025 departs for the roof of Africa from Arusha or Moshi and travels through the mountain's verdant vegetation. After a short walk, we arrive at the first camp, which is located at 3,000 meters above sea level. As the altitude climbs, we will experience the captivating flora and animals of the rain forest. If the weather cooperates, we may get our first glimpse of Kibo's glaciated dome.