The best 6-Days Kilimanjaro hiking (Machame route)whiskey route

5.0 (4 reviews) Arusha, Tanzania
Duration6 days
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Overview

Climbing Kilimanjaro via Machame is very scenic but slightly challenging. Often called the Whiskey Route this is a scenically beautiful trail, longer and much gentler than Umbwe or Marangu. Despite being a tough climb compared to the Marangu route, the Machame route has one of the highest summit success rates given the topography of the route which allows climbers to “trek high & sleep low” hence making it a more favorable route for acclimatization. This hike takes 6 Days although an extra day at Shira or Karanga valley is recommended for better acclimation. This route is much quiter route as opposed to Marangu and involves a rather gradual ascent unlike that on Umbwe Route. The walking is rather tiring. However, our itinerary is designed to provide valuable acclimatization by having shorter walking days during the trek.

What's included

  • 2 Nights’ hotel accommodations
  • All Park fees, Rescue Fees. Arrival and Departure transfers. Guides and park fees
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Professional Guide
  • All Park fees, Rescue Fees.
  • Professional mountain guides:
  • Tips
  • International Flight

What to expect

Day 1: Moshi/Arusha to Machame hut.
  1. Mount Kilimanjaro
    6h · Admission ticket included
    Drive from your hotel to the Machame route 1800, typically known as the “Whiskey Route”. From Machame gate you begin a mild climb up through the initial natural elevation forest, carpeted with distinctive -busy lizzie- flowers, begonias and ferns. The hike goes through the enormous heather to Machame hut 3000m that takes five to six hours.
Day 2: Machame to Shira Camp:
  1. Mount Kilimanjaro
    6h · Admission ticket included
    Emerge from the large heather zone and hike through fine open field to camp by the Shira Cave at three,840m. Herds of antelope over here (& occasional lion!) and there square measure fascinating earth science options within the previous volcanic volcanic crater which might be viewed throughout a 30 minutes ex gratia enter the afternoon. we tend to camp close to Shira Hut (3840m) that has a number of the foremost gorgeous views on Kilimanjaro; about to the large volcanic cone of Kibo, the spectacular rock formations of Shira tableland, and looking out across to Mt. Meru floating on the clouds. (4-5 hours walking)
Day 3: Shira to Barranco Camp:
  1. Mount Kilimanjaro
    6h · Admission ticket included
    From Shira, you climb towards the most peak Kibo. At these points western glaciers area unit clearly visible across the rugged high-altitude desert of volcanic rocks and boulders. peripheral around its base and below the imposing western Breach, descend into the protected Barranco vale for mid-way camp at three,950m. half-dozen to seven hours walking and solely 110m total ascent however having climbed abundant higher and born go into reverse for higher acclimation.
Day 4: Barranco Camp to Barafu hut
  1. Mount Kilimanjaro
    6h · Admission ticket included
    Up the steep Barranco wall with some sections of terribly straightforward scrambling and sink once more to the Karanga vale wherever you're taking an opportunity for lunch. once lunch hike on to Barafu Hut 4600m, having hiked a complete of seven to eight hours and ascended 650m. you've got fantastic views across to Mawenzi peak from the camp once having completed a extended day of hiking that currently needs you to adequately relax in preparation of the difficult summit hike early the subsequent morning.
Day 5: Summit to Mweka Camp
  1. Mount Kilimanjaro
    6h · Admission ticket included
    Up the steep Barranco wall with some sections of terribly straightforward scrambling and sink once more to the Karanga vale wherever you're taking an opportunity for lunch. once lunch hike on to Barafu Hut 4600m, having hiked a complete of seven to eight hours and ascended 650m. you've got fantastic views across to Mawenzi peak from the camp once having completed a extended day of hiking that currently needs you to adequately relax in preparation of the difficult summit hike early the subsequent morning..
Day 6: Mweka camp to Arusha/Moshi
  1. Mount Kilimanjaro
    6h · Admission ticket included
    From Mweka bivouac it's a four to five hours descent through the forest to Mweka gate (depending on individual fitness) to gather certificates and meet the vehicle. come back to your edifice for the night.

Additional information

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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