Kilimanjaro Mountain Via Machame Trail

Machame Trail

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MACHAME ROUTE FAQ

How difficult is the Machame route?
Average Moderate: This route is considered Moderate as it does not offer the same climb height. The longer you take to complete this trail, the higher the success rate will be. A 7-day hike often sees an 80% success rate, and a 6-day hike is much lower at 65%.

How many days do you need to see the Machame route?
The approximately trekking distance for the Machame Route is 62 km or 37 miles the entire climb from trail head up to the summit and all the way down to Mweka gate. The shortest number of days required for Machame Route is 6 days, but by the time you have added on arrival and departure days it is 10.

Why Machame is the best route?
It is the route of choice for many people because it provides impressive views and a variety of habitats. About 50% of all climbers, and most seasoned climbers, choose the Machame route for their trip. It is also one of the cheaper routes due to its easy access and shorter itinerary.

What is the difference between Machame and Lemosho route?
Being a more popular and cheaper option among the two, Machame route presents larger crowds compared to Lemosho route which is a more remote, quieter track. With a longer trek, a more remote experience, an added transport cost and a lesser competition among budget tour operators, Lemosho is the more expensive option

How busy is the Machame route?
The Machame route is the busiest of the Eight Kilimanjaro routes, with about 50% of Kilimanjaro climbers using it each year. It's also one of the most scenic Kilimanjaro routes.

What is the elevation profile of Machame route?
What is the altitude profile of the Machame route? The 7 days route on Machame allows for a first night at 3000m, then the following three nights at around 3900m, then the final camp at 4600m at midnight on day 6. Summit day involves ascending 1385m to Uhuru Peak and then descending all the way down to 3800m

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