{"id":7221,"date":"2020-01-08T09:42:26","date_gmt":"2020-01-08T09:42:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.materunitours.com\/?p=7221"},"modified":"2020-01-08T09:42:26","modified_gmt":"2020-01-08T09:42:26","slug":"choosing-the-best-mount-kilimanjaro-climbing-route","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bongotravelagent.com\/materuni\/choosing-the-best-mount-kilimanjaro-climbing-route\/","title":{"rendered":"Choosing the best Mount Kilimanjaro climbing Route"},"content":{"rendered":"

Although there are a variety of routes offering unique scenery and terrain to Kilimanjaro’s peak, we offer two distinct routes that provide our clients with the best possible chance to safely reach the summit.\u00a0 Fortunately, our two featured routes, Machame<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0Lemosho,<\/strong>\u00a0happen to have the most diverse and beautiful landscapes all while achieving over 95% success on climbs.<\/p>\n

Machame Route\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<\/strong>its breathtaking scenery and beauty, especially over the Western Breach, the Machame route is an unforgettable six-night climb.\u00a0 Few people climb this route affording greater peace and exclusivity, and cozy private tented camps are set up by your climbing team at each campsite.\u00a0 Your journey will conclude with the climb up to Stella Point, one of the quickest routes to Uhuru Peak, providing our clients a greater chance of reaching Kilimanjaro\u2019s summit.<\/p>\n

Lemosho Route –<\/strong>This seven-night climb up Kilimanjaro offers our clients the highest success rate, as the Lemosho Route allows your body to slowly and steadily acclimate itself to the altitude.\u00a0 With even fewer travelers than the Machame Route, this route also has comfortable private tented camps set up daily by your climbing team, leading to the final ascent up Stella Point.<\/p>\n

Marangu Route\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<\/strong>While this is the quickest and cheapest route up the mountain with sleeping huts at every campsite, you will also find this route to be more developed and encounter considerable traffic throughout the climb.\u00a0 With the final ascent using the grueling Gilman\u2019s Point, you will find the\u00a0Marangu Route much more challenging allowing less time for altitude acclimatization leading to lower success rates.<\/p>\n

Rongai Route\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<\/strong>This route is logistically uncomfortable, starting on the northern, Kenyan side of Kilimanjaro.\u00a0 The first couple of days can be rough as it is a steep climb, and also there is little in way of attractive scenery.\u00a0 The final ascent follows Gilman\u2019s Point and the trek down will use Marangu Route, making it a relatively hard and busy route.<\/p>\n

Umbwe Route\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<\/strong>This is one of the quicker, more intense routes to reach the Uhuru peak, with a particularly hard first day\u2019s climb.\u00a0 There is also little in the way of scenery when compared to the Machame and Lemosho routes<\/strong>, and you do not see much of Kilimanjaro itself.
\nMweka Route<\/strong>
\nThis route is used strictly for the descent down Kilimanjaro.<\/p>\n

Climbing Kilimanjaro \u2013 Fitness<\/strong>
\nclimbing Mount Kilimanjaro\u2019s peak tests the body and mind, as walking multiple days at high altitude will not only challenge one’s physical fitness but fortitude and self-discipline as well.\u00a0 Remember, the altitude is felt by everyone no matter how fit they are \u2013 it is a good idea to look at the detailed climb descriptions of the Machame and Lemosho Routes<\/strong>\u00a0to better understand the trails you will encounter.\u00a0 To best manage and adjust to the altitude it is imperative to walk or climb as slowly as possible, this will also allow you to truly admire the beautiful vegetation, wildlife, and landscapes of\u00a0Mt Kilimanjaro<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Climbing Kilimanjaro \u2013 Seasons<\/strong>
\nKilimanjaro\u2019s rainy seasons usually occur in April, May, and November.\u00a0 Although climbing tours can be scheduled year-round, the weather conditions can have a huge impact on your experience \u2013 particularly with one’s comfort level and climbing success rates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Months<\/strong><\/td>\nForest<\/strong><\/td>\nHeath \/ Moorland<\/strong><\/td>\nAlpine<\/strong>\u00a0summit<\/strong><\/td>\nOverall<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mid Jan \u2013
\nMid Mar<\/strong><\/td>\n		Med chance rain<\/td>\nMed chance mist\/drizzle<\/td>\nNot too cold<\/td>\nGreat<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mid Mar \u2013 Late May<\/strong><\/td>\nHigh chance rain<\/td>\nHigh chance mist\/drizzle<\/td>\nHigh chance of snow<\/td>\nReally hard work<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
June \u2013 July<\/strong><\/td>\nMed chance rain<\/td>\nMed chance mist\/drizzle<\/td>\nVery cold<\/td>\nGood but cold<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Aug \u2013 Mid Oct<\/strong><\/td>\nLow rainfall<\/td>\nOften clear \u2013 mist\/cloud cover in the afternoon<\/td>\nTemperature going up<\/td>\nGreat<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mid-Oct \u2013 Mid Nov<\/strong><\/td>\nMed chance rain<\/td>\nMed chance mist\/drizzle<\/td>\nMed chance snow<\/td>\nCan be very variable<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mid Nov \u2013 Mid Jan<\/strong><\/td>\nMed \/ high chance rain<\/td>\nMed \/ high chance mist\/drizzle<\/td>\nMed chance snow<\/td>\nCan be very variable \/wet<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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