Machame Route
Mountain Trekking

Machame Route

Machame Route

Known as the "Whiskey Route" — varied terrain and dramatic scenery on Kilimanjaro's most popular path, with a full acclimatization day built in.

Machame Route
7 DaysGreat ViewsUhuru Peak 5,895m

Day-By-Day Itinerary

01Day

Machame Gate to Machame Camp

Machame Gate (1,800m) to Machame Camp (2,835m) through rainforest.

02Day

Machame Camp to Shira Camp

Machame Camp to Shira Camp (3,750m), crossing moorland to the Shira Plateau.

03Day

Shira Camp via Lava Tower to Barranco Camp

Shira Camp to Lava Tower (4,630m) then down to Barranco Camp (3,960m) — “climb high, sleep low” acclimatization.

04Day

Barranco Wall to Karanga Camp

Barranco Wall scramble to Karanga Camp (3,995m).

05Day

Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp

Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp (4,673m), the summit base camp.

06Day

Summit Push to Uhuru Peak & Descend to Mweka Camp

Midnight summit push to Uhuru Peak, descend to Mweka Camp.

07Day

Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate

Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate — certificates and drive back to your hotel.

Included & Excluded

Included
  • Park, camping & rescue fees
  • Certified mountain guides, cooks & porters
  • All meals on the mountain & purified water
  • Quality sleeping & mess tents (camping routes) or huts (Marangu)
  • Oxygen & first-aid kit
  • Airport transfers & pre-climb briefing
Excluded
  • International flights
  • Visa fees
  • Travel & medical insurance
  • Personal climbing gear
  • Tips & gratuities for the mountain crew
$1,900
From / person
Duration
7 Days
Route Style
Great Views
Group Type
Private or Joined Group
Summit
Uhuru Peak, 5,895m
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