7 Days in climbing via machame route 2 days in Hotel

Seven main route used to climb mount kilimanjaro, machame route is the most popular path. It is the route of choice of many people because it provides impressive views and variety of habitats. About the 50% of all climbers, and most seasoned climbers chooses the Machame route. It is also one of the cheapest route due to its access and shorter itinerary. The trek begins at machame gate, located in the southern base of  mountain, which is just short drive from moshi or Arusha.

The hike start within kilimanjaro’s lush, fertile, Montane rainforest. As you might expect the lower slopes receive a quite a bit of precipitation. The trail may be steep and slippery ,so trekking pole are advised. As the route head towards the shira plateau, the tree disappears and are replaced by low brush in the hither zone.

Then the route climbs high to the volcanic plug, lava Tower, before dropping and circling below the south ice field.