Kilimanjaro — Machame Route
The 62-km 'Whiskey Route' to Africa's high point (5,895 m) — the most popular Kili line for good scenery.
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- Region
- Tanzania
- Country
- Africa
- Biome
- Equatorial glacier (1,800–5,895 m)
- Best season
- January – March, June – October
- Difficulty
- moderate
Known for
- Backpacking
- Hiking
- Mountaineering
Key takeaways
- Biome: Equatorial glacier (1,800–5,895 m)
- Best season: January – March, June – October
- Difficulty: moderate
- Top activity: backpacking
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Topic summary
The 62-km 'Whiskey Route' to Africa's high point (5,895 m) — the most popular Kili line for good scenery.
Key takeaways
- Difficulty: moderate
- Best season: January – March, June – October
Intended uses
backpacking
Climate suitability
Equatorial glacier (1,800–5,895 m)
Verification notes
Last verified January 1, 1970.
Region
Africa
Biome
Equatorial glacier (1,800–5,895 m)
Difficulty
moderate
Plan with verified data
Kilimanjaro — Machame Route trip tools
Popular pursuits at Kilimanjaro — Machame Route
- Backpacking
Multi-day travel with everything on your back — see the packing blocks below.
- Hiking
Day miles on marked trail, with route notes and trail links below.
- Mountaineering
Glacier and high-route objectives with real consequence.