Mount Kilimanjaro Machame Route

The Machame route, also known as the “Whiskey” route, is a 6 or 7 days camping route and is the most popular route on Kilimanjaro covers the distance of around 63km to Uhuru peak of Kilimanjaro mountain. This trail offers stunning views, a reasonable challenge, and plenty of time to acclimate, making it a good choice for those who have a bit of extra time in their schedule. According to statistics from Kilimanjaro National Park, approximately 35% of all climbers on the mountain use it.

Mount Kilimanjaro Machame route

The Machame route has been nicknamed the “Whiskey Route” because it is tougher than the Marangu route, which is often referred to as the “Coca-Cola” route. camping is allowed on Machame, which means trekkers will be sleeping in tents to the summit. Climbers who take the Machame Route pass several well-known Mount Kilimanjaro landmarks while en route, including the famed Lava Tower and Shira Plateau.

The route wanders up and down a series of valleys and ridges, which make the walk a bit more strenuous, but rewards hikers with some of the best views on the mountain.

It is for that reason that the Machame route is widely considered to be the most scenic of all of the routes up Mount Kilimanjaro, providing unique and varied landscapes to pass through every day. The trail starts on the south side of the mountain, passes underneath the Southern Ice Field, and makes its summit approach from the Barafu Camp..

Recommended Packages

There are days option package of climbing Mount Kilimanjaro via the Marangu route these are 6 and 7 days

Frequently asked question of Machame route

How long it takes to climb Mount Kilimanjaro via Machame route

To climb Mount Kilimanjaro via the Machame route can take 6 to 7 days allowing an extra day for better acclimatization and increasing the chance of successfully reaching the summit

Is challenging to climb Mount Kilimanjaro via the Machame route?

Yes, climbing Mount Kilimanjaro is challenging so it requires physical fitness and proper preparation group joining will be easy for you

The access summit rate of Kilimanjaro climbing Machame route

The Machame route has a fair success rate, thanks to many ups and downs allowing better acclimatization. To ensure a higher success rate it is best to take your time. The 7-day itinerary has an average summit success rate of 85%. For the 6-day itinerary success rate drops to 75% on average.