from kilimanjaro hiking.with us jambokilitours one of the senior company in africa there different route that found there around seven different routes and they have got also different taste the name of those routes are
.MACHAME ROUTE/WHISKE ROUTE
.UMBWE ROUTE/WHISKE
.RONGAI ROUTE/COKACOLA ROUTE
.MARANGU ROUTE/COKACOLA
LEMOSHO ROUTE
.LONDOROSI ROUTE
.MWEKA ROUTE
as the route mentioned above they also have different taste as explained below.
MACHAME ROUTE
The Machame route, also referred to as the Whiskey route, is one of the most popular routes on Kilimanjaro and a favorite for us. Machame route is one of the highest summit success rates given the topography and nature of the route. This route climbers to “trek high & sleep low”, thus making it a more favorable route for acclimatization. This climb offers some of the most spectacular scenery while on the mountain. The Machame route starts in the south west side of the mountain and proceeds steeply north, traversing the Shira plateau and eventually joining the Shira and Lemosho routes just after the Shira cave camp. The Machame route can be done in minimum 6 days, but a 7-day trek is recommended. This allows climbers to be well rested and acclimatized before making the final ascent to the summit.
RONGAI ROUTE
The Rongai route is the only route that approaches Kilimanjaro from the north, close to the Kenyan border.Although gaining in popularity, the Rongai route has low traffic. It is the preferred route for those looking for an alternative to the crowded Marangu route. It also lends itself to a more remote hike and for those climbing during the rainy season, the north receives less precipitation. The minimum number of days required for this route is six and seven is recommended. The scenery is not as varied as the western routes, but you will be passing through true wilderness areas before joining the Marangu route at Kibo camp. Rongai is a moderately difficult route and is recommended for those with less backpacking experience.
LEMOSHO ROUTE
The Lemosho Route is the most scenic trail on Kilimanjaro, offering panoramic vistas from multiple sides of the mountain. Due to the ideal balance of limited trekkers, beautiful scenery and a high summit success rate,this is our preferred route. You will begin with a drive from Moshi to the Londorossi Gate, which approaches the mountain from the west. The first two days of your trek you will cross the Shira Plateau from west to east, which is a relatively flat hike. As you approach Lava Tower, this route joins the Machame route. You will traverse underneath Kilimanjaro’s Southern Ice Field on a path known as the Southern Circuit and will begin your summit climb from the Barafu Camp. The descent will be via the Mweka Route.
MARANGU ROUTE
The Marangu route is also known as the ‘Coca Cola” or tourist route. This is the only route on Kilimanjaro with the comforts of solar-powered communal sleeping huts and comfortable beds of sponge mattresses and pillows at every camp. As well, bathrooms and running water are available at the two lower huts, with men’s and women’s latrines at the last camp. The dining huts provide you the opportunity to share meals with other climbing groups, giving you the opportunity to learn from other world-wide climbers and to share your experiences.
This route can be completed in either five or six days. The six-day climb will give you a better opportunity to acclimatize by resting at Horombo Camp or climbing to Kibo’s basecamp.
UMBWE ROUTE
The Umbwe route has a well-deserved reputation of being the most challenging route on Mount Kilimanjaro. Due to the fast ascent to high altitude, this route does not provide the necessary stages for acclimatization. Although the number of people on this trail is very low, the chances of success are also low. Umbwe is considered to be very difficult, taxing route – one that should only be attempted by strong hikers who are confident in their ability to acclimatize quickly to altitude.Approaching from the south, the Umbwe route is a short, steep and direct climb. After reaching Barranco Camp, the trail turns east and traverses underneath Kilimanjaro’s Southern Ice Field on a path known as the Southern Circuit before summiting from Barafu. Descent is made via the Mweka route.
above routes as it explained above shows the different taste but from the different routes you reach to one summit which is uhuru peak.if you need any advice or any booking do not instate to contract jambokili tours and they will advice you and also planning anda choose you a good guide who will take you to the top.
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