Kilimanjaro routes Machame Route This route is also known as the “Whiskey Route” because as the drink is difficult to swallow, so this route is more difficult than the easier to swallow Coca-Cola which is the nick name for the Marangu route. The day walks are longer and steeper and generally physically more challenging than the Marangu route.
This route offers some of the most varied and best views of all the routes. It also excellent for acclimatization due to walk down and up in other areas. The route is in south west comes up to the middle of SHIRA and KIBO. Goes to kibo in west side. From shira cave the route goes to lava tower.4600m (15,000ft) descend to 3950 m (13,000 ft) for overnight. This is the great way to acclimatize. Accommodations are in tents.