The Lemosho trailhead is situated well west of the other routes, but from day 4 onwards it merges with Machame and follows the same course from then on. And quite as most Machame groups descend on the separate Mweka Route, the Lemosho Route Kilimanjaro typically do as well ...

The Machame route is also known as the Whiskey route, given its reputation for being a tough climb, in contrast to the easier Marangu route, which is known as the Coca Cola route. Unlike the gradual incline and hut accomodations found on the Marangu Route, the climbers on Machame ....

The Marangu Route also known as the "Coca-Cola Route" is the oldest and most well established trekking route on Mount Kilimanjaro, and it remains extremely popular mainly because it is the only route on the mountain that has hut accommodation for trekkers .....

The high starting point is however a major negative for this route and some trekkers experience altitude sickness from day one as their bodies haven't had enough time to acclimatise.

The Rongai route on Mount Kilimanjaro is seven days and camping only, this route is regarded as a lower traffic and easier route compared to those on the southern slopes.

Umbwe route is one of the shortest routes to the Southern Glaciers and theWestern Breach and is considered the hardest and challenging route on Mount Kilimanjaro.