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Main
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Most challenging
summit-bound route |
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Most scenic
route on the mountain. The traditional Machame Route via Barafu
circumnavigates
Kibo’s
southern face offering gorgeous views of
the mountain and surroundings |
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Best route
for obtaining acclimatization as a result of the positioning of the
campsites (trek high,
sleep low) |
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Highest
success rate |
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Different
options to the summit; the summit can be reached via Western Breach
(Arrow Glacier
Camp or Crater Camp) and via Barafu Camp |
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Extra
acclimatization can be obtained at various stages of the trek
(Shira, Lava Tower, Barranco
Camp and Karanga Valley |
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result of all the abovementioned points the Machame Route has
surpassed the Marangu
Route in popularity |
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Minimum trek
to the summit requires 6 days |
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Typical 6-Day
itinerary: |
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Day 1: Machame Gate > Machame Hut |
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Day 2: Machame Hut ->> Shira Hut |
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Day 3: Shira Hut ->> Barranco Camp |
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Day 4: Barranco Camp ->> Barafu Hut |
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Day 5: Barafu Hut ->> UHURU PEAK ->>Mweka Hut |
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Day 6: Mweka Hut ->> Mweka Gate |
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