What is the easiest route up Kilimanjaro?

Marangu Route
The Marangu Route (also known as the ‘Coca Cola Route’) is the oldest and most established route on Kilimanjaro and used to be the most popular. It’s considered to be the easiest way up in terms of gradient and terrain. It is also the only route on the mountain that has huts to sleep in.

Which Kilimanjaro route is best?

Lemosho
Lemosho is considered the most beautiful route on Kilimanjaro and grants panoramic vistas on various sides of the mountain. It is our favorite route because it offers a great balance of low traffic, scenic views and a high summit success rate. Thus, Lemosho comes highly recommended.

Which Kilimanjaro route has the highest success rate?

Northern Circuit Route has the highest Kilimanjaro Success Rate which is 95% and approaches from south of Kilimanjaro. It is the newest and longest route which offers the most spectacular view of overall 360 degree scenery of Mount Kilimanjaro. Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro on this route takes 8 to 9 days for the summit.

Has anyone died climbing Mt Kilimanjaro?

Have there been deaths on Mount Kilimanjaro? Approximately 30,000 people attempt to Climb Mount Kilimanjaro every year and on average the reported number of deaths is about 10 fatalities per year. It’s a very easy to do evacuation by use of a Helicopter or a stretcher that’s why there are no dead bodies on Kilimanjaro.

Is it possible to camp on Mount Kilimanjaro?

Unlike that trail however, camping is allowed on Machame, which means trekkers will be sleeping in tents all the way to the summit. Trekkers who take the Machame Route pass several well known Mount Kilimanjaro landmarks while en route, including the famed Lava Tower and Shira Plateau.

How to do the Machame route Kilimanjaro?

Machame Route Detailed Itinerary. 1 Day 1: Machame Hut Camp. A short drive brings us to the Machame trailhead (~5,380’). After the climbers and crew have checked in with the park 2 Day 2: Shira Plateau. 3 Day 3: Barranco Camp. 4 Day 4: Karanga Camp. 5 Day 5: Barafu Camp.

How long does it take to climb Mount Kilimanjaro?

The Machame Route climb can be done in a minimum of six days (five nights) on the mountain. However, it is most often tackled over seven days (six nights), for a better altitude acclimatization schedule. The success rate is significantly higher when using the seven day route.

What’s the difference between Machame and marangu routes?

The Machame route is also known as the Whiskey route, given its reputation for being a tough climb, in contrast to the easier Marangu route, which is known as the Coca Cola route. Unlike the gradual incline and hut accommodations found on the Marangu Route, the climbers on Machame hike steeper trails, for longer distances, while sleeping in tents.