Machame

The Machame route is deemed one of the less complicated routes on Kilimanjaro. On top of that, its longer itinerary allows you better acclimatization.
However, hikers will still need to ascend the difficult Barranco Wall and climb steeply on summit night. Though there’s no technical climbing required, a good fitness level is highly recommended.

You can climb Kilimanjaro even as a beginner. However, it’s important that you should be fully aware of the seasonal climates, conditions, and requirements to prepare yourself for this adventure.
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Given that around 50% choose this route over others, Machame is a good route for the Kili climb. It also offers stunning views and diverse habitats, making the trek more enjoyable.
On top of that, there are around 98% summit success rates via Machame for seven days treks and 90% success rates for a 6-day climb.
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Kilimanjaro’s horrendous summit night makes Kilimanjaro harder to climb than Everest Base Camp, despite several factors that state otherwise.
The summit night is deemed extremely difficult since this is the coldest, windiest part of your Kili adventure.

By far, people have had to abandon their Kili summit attempts due to altitude sickness.
This is because, at high elevations, almost everyone experiences the symptoms of altitude sickness, which usually include headache, lack of appetite, nausea, dizziness, and lethargy.
Read More: What is altitude sickness and how to prevent it on Kilimanjaro?

Also known as the Coca-Cola Route, the Marangu route is Kilimanjaro’s oldest and most established route. It also used to be the most popular.
It is also considered the easiest way up to Kilimanjaro in terms of terrain and gradient and is the only Kili route with hut-type accommodations to sleep in.

This route is deemed relatively tough. Depending on your fitness level, you can trek for 6 to 7 hours almost daily at increasingly higher altitudes.
For the summit ascent, you must prepare for a whopping 12 to 15 hours on your feet!

The trekking distance for Machame Route is around 62 kilometers for the entire climb. This is from the trailhead to the summit and down to Mweka gate.
It requires at least six days to complete the Machame Route in the shortest time, but if you include arrival and departure days, there will be eight days.
Read More: How long does it take to climb Kilimanjaro

Though climbing Kilimanjaro is more like a hike, one has to be reasonably fit to take on this challenge. Regardless of your fitness level, you cannot climb Kilimanjaro by yourself.
In 1991, the Kilimanjaro National Park authorities mandated that everyone who wishes to climb Kilimanjaro must go with a licensed guide for their safety.