Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
The second hottest option among the climbers is that the Machame route also referred to as “the Whiskey Route”. This route offers a good sort of views, landscapes, and experiences. The start line of the route, Machame Gate, is merely a 20-minute drive from Aishi Machame Hotel. Located on the southern slope of Mt Kilimanjaro, Machame Gate will lead you to the highest of Kilimanjaro along the exciting footpath which starts at the tropical forest, then runs through all the climate zones and finishes with the Arctic desert within the summit area.
Camps along the trek are favorably located for a smooth and gradual acclimatization transition process. On the 3rd day, Machame Route converges with Lemosho and Umbwe at Barranco camp.
You can choose from a six or seven-day climb. The latter one is very preferred for better acclimatization transition.
What's included
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Visa
International flights
What to expect
Day 1: MOSHI TO MACHAME GATE
Mount Kilimanjaro
45m · Admission ticket included
We drive from Moshi to the Machame Gate which is located on the southern side of the mountain. This drive takes approximately 45 hours.
Starting at the Machame Gate (5,718 ft or 1,748m) we will be climbing to Machame Camp (9,350 ft or 2,850m). This trek takes approximately 5-7 hours and is through the Tropical Rainforest Zone. Overnight at Machame Camp.
Day 2: SHIRA 2 CAMP – MOORLAND/HEATHER ZONE
Mount Kilimanjaro
8h · Admission ticket not included
Starting our day off in the Rainforest Zone at Machame Camp (9,350 ft or 2,850m), we will be leaving the Rainforest Zone to head to our next campsite, Shira 2 Camp (12,621 ft or 3,847m).
We are now entering the next ecological zone, the Moorland/Heather Zone. Trees are scarcer and small plants become more common.
Overnight at Shira 2 Camp.
Day 3: DAY 3: BARRANCO CAMP – ALPINE DESERT ZONE
Mount Kilimanjaro
8h · Admission ticket not included
Starting at Shira 2 Camp (12,621 ft or 3,847m), we start trekking to our next camp – Barranco Camp (13,066 ft or 3,983 m). We hike towards the Lava Tower for lunch.
After having lunch, we begin to make our descent to Barranco Camp. The landscape becomes more and more desolate as desert starts to take over.
The views of the Great Breach Wall are fantastic from this camp, probably better than anywhere else on the mountain. We camp at Barranco Camp (13,066 ft or 3,983 m).
Day 4: DAY 4: KARANGA CAMP – ALPINE DESERT ZONE
Mount Kilimanjaro
7h · Admission ticket not included
We climb from Barranco Camp (13,066ft or 3,983 m) to Karanga Camp (13,106ft or 3,994 m).
To get to Karanga Camp, we must cross over the Barranco Wall. This climb is not technical and you will have the guides to assist you. This trek takes approximately 4-5 hours to complete.
Afterwards we will rest for the remainder of the day. We camp overnight at Karanga Camp.
Day 5: DAY 5: ALPINE DESERT ZONE - BARAFU CAMP
Mount Kilimanjaro
7h · Admission ticket not included
We climb from Karanga Camp (13,106ft or 3,994 m) to Barafu Camp (15,239ft or 4,644 m). This trek takes approximately 4-5 hours to complete.
Afterwards we will rest for the remainder of the day. We camp overnight at Barafu Camp. We will be going to sleep at about 7 pm, in order to wake up at 11 pm for our summit climb.
Day 6: DAY 6: UHURU PEAK – SUMMIT DAY – ARCTIC ZONE
Mount Kilimanjaro
5m · Admission ticket not included
Starting at Barafu Camp (15,239ft or 4,644 m) we will begin our summit trek to Uhuru Peak (19,341ft or 5,895m). We will wake up at 11:00 PM the night before to get prepared and start trekking around midnight. This trek takes approximately 7 hours to complete.
You will be reaching the summit around sunrise. Congratulations on reaching the summit of Mt Kilimanjaro. Spend a few minutes savouring your accomplishment and taking photos.
We descend via Stella Point, all the way down to Mweka Camp (10,204ft or 3,110 m) in the Moorland/Heather Zone. This descent portion takes approximately 6-8 hours.
Day 7: DAY 7: MWEKA GATE & OFFICIAL CERTIFICATE
Mount Kilimanjaro
50m · Admission ticket included
After breakfast, we continue to climb down to Mweka Gate (5,423ft or 1,653m) where we sign the Official Kilimanjaro National Park Register, have a cold drink, and get presented our official Kilimanjaro Certificate by our Head Guide. This last descent to the gate should take approximately 3-4 hrs.
We then head to our bus and head back to the Premium Hotel in Moshi. This drive takes approximately 3 hrs. You should be arriving back at the hotel in the mid-afternoon around 3 PM (depending what time you leave your camp in the morning).
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
We pick up our clients at their accommodations.
Additional information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
