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Mt kilimanjaro climbing routes
The Mount Kilimanjaro, highest mountainous region of Africa, has several climbing routes with varying degrees of difficulty, duration, and beauty. The climbing routes commonly trek through diversified ecosystems such as the beautiful rain forests, alpine meadows and barren volcanoes, all the way to the Mount’s peak standing at 5,895 meters (19,341 feet). Most routes facilitated take from five to nine days to be finished. The Machame Route is famous for its wonderful views while Marangu Route provides hut accommodations. Rongai, Lemosho, and Umbwe offer quieter or more difficult paths. Almost all routes join at the crater rim and lead to Uhuru Peak, the climbers’ top goal, with Stella Point or Gilman’s Point serving as the leads. Preparation, pacing, and climactic conditions play a large factor towards success.
Machame Routes
Overview: Also called the “Whiskey Route,” it is the second most popular route and it is also very scenic. Unlike other alternatives, it is considered more challenging with its stunning views and diversity in the terrain.
Duration: 6-7 days (7 days is the best for acclimatization purposes).
Difficulty: Moderate to tough. stoopingly more challenging than the other routes as the climber will have to be in good physical shape.
Starting Point: The Machame Gate which is located 1800m above sea level. The Southwestern side is where the gate is located.
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Rongai route
Overview: This is the least frequented route to approach Kilimanjaro as it comes in from the northern side, not far from the Kenyan border. For those looking for a more serene venture, this route is ideal.
Duration: 6 – 7 days (recommended period for acclimatization is 7 days).
Difficulty: Moderate. This route has a much lower gradient profile than Machame, but still requires stunning levels of fitness.
Marangu Route
Overview: The oldest and most popular route Marangu us referred to as the Coca-Cola Route. It is also the only route that has hut accommodations unlike other routes, thus pulling in campers.
Duration: 5-6 days (Recommended period for acclimatization is 6 days. The 5 day option has lower chance of success)
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