Overview
The Machame route, also known as the "Whiskey" route, is the most popular route on Kilimanjaro. It offers a unique combination of scenic beauty and a high success rate due to the "climb high, sleep low" profile.
7-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Machame Gate to Machame Camp
1,800m to 3,000m 5-7 hours
Drive from Moshi to the Machame Gate. Trek begins through pristine rainforest.
Day 2: Machame Camp to Shira 2 Camp
3,000m to 3,850m 4-6 hours
Leave the rainforest and enter the moorland zone with stunning views.
Day 3: Shira 2 to Lava Tower to Barranco
High: 4,600m Sleep: 3,900m
Crucial Acclimatization Day. Climb high, sleep low.
Day 4: Barranco to Karanga Camp
3,900m to 3,995m 4-5 hours
Conquer the Barranco Wall. Short day for rest.
Day 5: Karanga to Barafu Camp
3,995m to 4,673m 4-5 hours
Reach base camp. Rest for summit night.
Day 6: Summit Day!
Summit: 5,895m
Start at midnight. Reach Uhuru Peak at sunrise. Descend to Mweka Camp.
Day 7: Descent to Mweka Gate
Certificate Collection
Final descent through forest. Drive back to Moshi.
What's Included
- All Park Fees & Rescue Fees
- Professional Mountain Guides
- 3 Meals a day
- 4-Season Tents & Mats
- Oxygen & Oximeter
- Professional Summit Photography
- Private Toilet