The Machame Route is one of the most scenic routes and 2nd most popular route to “Africa’s Rooftop.” This route is less traveled but it is a more strenuous.  The start of this route involves a strenuous climb through the rainforest from 6,233 to 9,842 feet (1,900 to 3,000m). The summit day is a long day and usually involves about 14 hours of hiking.

This Machame Route has been nicknamed the “Whiskey Route” and is considered more difficult than the Marangu route. Certain sections are steeper and physically demanding than the Marangu and Rongai Routes and physically more demanding. This is a great route for acclimatization with lots of high walks and sleep low opportunities.