Kilimanjaro Trek - 7 Days

Explore beauty and wildnerness of Africa’s highest mountain, The Kilimanjaro! Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa and the highest free-standing mountain above sea level in the world, at 5,895 m (19,341 ft) above sea level and 4,900 m (16,100 ft) above its plateau base.

OVERVIEW

Mount Kilimanjaro is a large dormant volcano in Tanzania. It is the highest mountain in Africa and the highest free-standing mountain above sea level in the world, at 5,895 m (19,341 ft) above sea level and 4,900 m (16,100 ft) above its plateau base. It is also the highest volcano in the Eastern Hemisphere and the fourth most prominent peak on Earth.

TRIP STRENGTH

The Machame route is a scenically beautiful trail considered a difficult route due to the relatively longer walking days and steep climbs. However, it offers good acclimatization and hence greater chances of reaching the summit than some of the other routes. The trail starts from the southwest of Mount Kilimanjaro. Compared with the Marangu route, the Machame route is considered to be more difficult and as such, it’s jokingly called the “Whisky Route” better suited for the more adventurous hikers than the “Coca Cola Route” (Marangu Route). It is now the most popular ascent trail on the Kilimanjaro. As you trek, the trail opens up to stunning scenery including the Shira Plateau, Lava Tower, and the Great Barranco Wall. Going up the Barranco Wall is a challenge as the steep path will require you to literally use your hands from time to time. Some sections involve a bit of scramble; not too difficult though. The descent is through the Mweka Route. All accommodation is in tents at designated campsites.