18/03/2020
WHAT IS THE BEST ROUTE TO CLIMB KILIMANJARO?
HOW TO CHOOSE THE BEST ROUTE FOR CLIMBING KILIMANJARO
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HOW TO CHOOSE THE BEST ROUTE FOR CLIMBING KILIMANJARO
Are you climbing Kilimanjaro but don’t know which route to pick?
As the popularity of climbing Mount Kilimanjaro continues to increase, potential climbers are often uncertain as to which route to take. This site will explain the differences between the routes and help you decide which is the best for you.
There are seven major routes used to climb Kilimanjaro. They are:
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Route (a. k. a Whiskey Route)
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Circuit Route
There are two routes used for descent. They are:
*Mweka Route
*Marangu Route
The descent routes are assigned based on the ascent route. Climbers do not have a choice as to which route to use when coming down the mountain.
The fallacy of declaring a “best” Kilimanjaro route
Choose the right route and have a spendid, enjoyable experience. Choose the wrong route and suffer a harrowing, miserable climb. Right? It’s not that simple. Climbers succeed and fail on every route. Climbers also love and detest every route. Therefore, there is no “best” route for everyone. Route preference is specific to the individual. The question you should ask is, “Which route is best suited for me?”
Some operators will make blanket statements that a particular route is “good” or “bad” but the truth is that each route has its own advantages and disadvantages. There are situations when each route has its own merit.
Here are some examples:
route; is steep and ascends quickly and most would be wise to avoid it if they have never done high altitude trekking. However those who are already well acclimatized or know they can acclimatize quickly from experience can climb this route without hesitation.