Kilimanjaro Trek

It is not just a ‘whisky route’ as claimed by many; it is a ‘whisky with ice route’ because of its beauty which is refreshing amidst the steepness. Approximately 50% of trekkers hiking Kilimanjaro would use this route every year. The hike ascends through Afromontane forest, breaks into the heath zone and on opens to the edge of the remnants of the Shira volcano.

Since its introduction this route proved to be gorgeous for its profusion of scenic spots and the number of clients it has been receiving. It gives hikers enough time to acclimatize because it is long than the other routes. However, the duration of the hike, should not be a point of worry as the route

This is a 7-day Kilimanjaro hike that offers a spectacular marvel of this great African giant. The trek begins from the Machame gate, ascending through Afromontane forest and then into the heath zone and on to the edge of the remnants of the Shira volcano. The route then circumnavigates the main peak, Kibo, anticlockwise on route passing some spectacular features such as giant steps and glacial valleys. The final ascent is from Barafu camp. It is a nighttime ascent to Uhuru Peak via Stella Point. The descent is via the Mweka route.

Besides it being the oldest route on the mountain, the Marangu route is the only route with huts in every campsite as compared to tents in the other routes. Furthermore, it is a historical route for it is the route that was used for the first summit in 1889 by the German Hans Meyer and