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Group sizeUp to 10 travelers
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Overview
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 hike steeper trails, for longer distances, while sleeping in tents.
The Machame Route climb can be done in a minimum of six days (five nights) on the mountain. However, it is most often tackled over seven days (six nights), for a better altitude acclimatization schedule. The trek begins at Machame Gate, located in the southern base of mountain, within its lush, fertile rainforest.
What's included
Emergency first-aid kit
Fair wages for the mountain crew as approved by the Kilimanjaro National Park
Friendly and professional mountain guides
Lunch
Dinner
Private transfer from Kilimanjaro gate to your Hotel in Moshi
Breakfast
Private pick up and drop off to Kilimanjaro International Airport
Enough treated & filtered drinking water throughout the trek
3 meals daily while on the mountain
Supportive crew of cook and porters
4 Season Mountain tents
Hot water for washing
Authority (KINAPA), Kilimanjaro Association of Tour Operators (KIATO)
Private transfer from your Hotel Moshi town to Kilimanjaro gate
All National Park fees: (Park entry fees, camping fees, team rescue fees, West
Travel Insurance to cover any accident, medical and unexpected incidents - Highly recommended.
Personal trekking gear (clothing, boots, and essentials)
Portable flush toilet with tent (Optional & available up on request)
Personal items and toiletries
Tips and gratuities for your climbing crew (guides, porters, and chef) will be highly appreciated
What to expect
Day 1: Moshi - Machame Gate - Machame Camp
Kilimanjaro National Park
8h
One hour’s drive from Moshi lies the gate to the Machame route, where we complete park formalities, meet our crew of porters and start to climb! The first section of the route climbs steadily and passes through magnificent, dense rainforest. This path is less well-trodden so it can get somewhat overgrown in places and it is often wet and muddy underfoot.
Day 2: Machame Camp (3010m) to Shira Camp (3845m)
Mount Kilimanjaro
6h · Admission ticket included
After a short descent, you will begin your trek towards Shira Cathedral. Continuing on, you will pass by a superb bivi cave, just before arriving at Shira Camp, at 3,700 meters (about 12,136 Ft), where you will have dinner and overnight. Today’s climb is about 5-6 hours.
Day 3: Shira Cave (3845m) to Barranco Camp (3960m)
Mount Kilimanjaro
8h · Admission ticket included
Walking now on high moorland, the landscape changes the entire character of the trek. We traverse the southwest side of Kilimanjaro, passing underneath the Lava Tower and the final section of the Western Breach and finally reach camp The day has been spent at altitude (up to 4600m), but we have followed the mountaineering code of ‘walk high, sleep low’ to aid your body’s acclimatization to altitude.
Day 4: Barranco Camp (3960m) to Barafu Camp (4640m)
Mount Kilimanjaro
8h · Admission ticket included
Our day starts by descending into the Great Barranco, a huge ravine. We then exit steeply, up the Great Barranco Wall, which divides us from the southeastern slopes of Kibo. It’s a climb over rock, not technical, but long and tiring. Passing underneath the Heim and Kersten glaciers, we head towards the Karanga valley, which is our last stop for fresh water before the summit. Scree now forms the terrain as we walk through arid and desolate land towards Barafu camp.
Day 5: Barafu Camp (4640m) to UHURU PEAK (5895m) & down to Millennium Camp (3790m)
Mount Kilimanjaro
15h · Admission ticket included
We start off at around midnight, and walk steeply upwards to the summit glaciers. We will be climbing scree for 4 to 5 hours but gain incredible height over a short distance. The views are spectacular. We should be on the crater rim at Stella Point (5739m) as the first rays of the sun hit us. Spectacular ice cliffs within the crater surround us and the views to jagged Mawenzi peak and beyond are breathtaking. Another hour’s walking takes us to the summit, Uhuru Peak (5895m). We begin our descent by returning to Stella Point and then descending on scree slope and track back to Barafu Camp for breakfast, before finally heading down to Millennium Camp for a long well-earned res
Day 6: Trek Millennium Camp (3790m) to Mweka Gate (1630m) - Moshi Town
Mount Kilimanjaro
7h · Admission ticket included
A gentle trek takes us down through the rainforest to Mweka Gate, where we complete park formalities and receive certificates, which you can hang up with pride! We are then met by our vehicles and return to the hotel in Moshi, where you can treat yourself to a welcome hot shower.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
Our driver will meet you at Kilimanjaro International Airport with signs containing Company Name and Your Name for pick up and transfer to your hotel in Moshi town.
Additional information
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
