Tanzania
Uganda
Kenya
Zanzibar
The Machame route is one of the most popular routes up Mount Kilimanjaro, a 19,341-foot peak located in Tanzania. It offers stunning views of glaciers and highland vegetation as you make your way to the summit. In this article, we will look at what makes this route so special and provide an overview of what hikers need to know before they tackle it.
Overview:
The Machame route is also known as the Whiskey or Whisky Trail because whiskey must be taken up on days that go over 12 hours (to mitigate altitude sickness). This trail starts off with a hike through woods followed by several sections across scree fields; during these steep sections, there are multiple campsites where you can take rest breaks along the way. The total distance between all seven camping sites is approximately 32 miles but hikers typically take five to seven nights to complete the journey.
What Makes It Special?
There are many reasons why people choose to climb via this particular path – including its challenging terrain and beautiful scenery! One of the biggest advantages though comes from its lower cost compared with some other options available when trekking Mt Kilimanjaro. Additionally, since it takes around six days instead of more than eight on some alternative paths, climbers have plenty of time for acclimatizing before making their ascent which reduces their chances of suffering from Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) significantly.
What Do You Need To Know Before Starting? :
It’s important to remember not only the physical fitness level needed to tackle this kind of challenge; having proper clothing gear in any climate conditions very important aspect of a successful completion journey. Moreover ensuring food rations and enough energy to sustain yourself well the whole duration is crucial to ensure a safe passage summit attempt! Most importantly always travelers should check their health and current medications against HAPE/HACE prevention advice provided to medical personnel operating regions with potential risk facing AMS fatal consequences.
Conclusion:
As evidenced above, climbing via here presents incredible opportunities to view the range of spectacular sceneries yet does come with challenges and requires a good grasp of mountaineering strategies while attentive preparation is essential safer adventure ultimately rewarding experience for those who bravely accept the task heading mountain like Kili almighty - standing tall strong!
