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Overview
Experience the thrill of climbing Mount Kilimanjaro via the Machame Route, also known as the Whiskey Route. This 6-day trek leads you through lush rainforests, stunning moorlands, and alpine deserts, culminating in a triumphant summit at Uhuru Peak. The itinerary includes overnight camping at various camps, ensuring a full immersion in the breathtaking landscapes. With professional guides and porters to support your journey, you’ll enjoy hearty meals and safe, organized trekking. This tour is ideal for adventurers seeking a memorable hiking experience in Tanzania.
- 6-day trek through diverse habitats of Kilimanjaro
- Summit Uhuru Peak at 5895m, the highest point in Africa
- Professional guides and porters for a safe climb
- All meals included while on the mountain, with accommodations in tents
What's included
Private transportation
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Parking Fees
Gratuities
What to expect
Day 1: Machame Gate to Machame Camp
Mount Kilimanjaro
7h · Admission ticket included
One hour’s drive from Moshi to Machame gate, where we complete park formalities, meet the 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.
Elevation: 1790m to 3010m
Hiking Time: 5-7 hours
Distance: 11 km (6.8 miles)
Difficulty: Moderate
Habitat: Rainforest
Day 2: Machame Camp to Shira Camp
Mount Kilimanjaro
6h · Admission ticket included
Your route continues on up through the forest until we reach the steep ascent onto the Shira Plateau, where there are rewarding views of the mountain. Looking back, you will be able to see Mt Meru rising high above Arusha town in the distance.
Elevation: 3010m to 3845m
Hiking Time: 4-6 hours
Distance: 5 km (3.1 miles)
Difficulty: Moderate
Habitat: Moorland
Day 3: Shira Camp to Barranco Camp
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.
Elevation: 3845m to 3960m
Hiking Time: 6-8 hours
Distance: 10 km (6.2 miles)
Difficulty: Moderate to Difficult
Habitat: High Moorland
Day 4: Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp
Mount Kilimanjaro
9h · Admission ticket included
Your 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 your last stop for fresh water before the summit. Scree now forms the terrain as we walk through arid and desolate land towards Barafu Camp.
Elevation: 3960m to 4640m
Hiking Time: 7-9 hours
Distance: 9 km (5.6 miles)
Difficulty: Difficult
Habitat: Alpine Desert
Day 5: Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak & down to Millennium Camp
Mount Kilimanjaro
14h · 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 the descent by returning to Stella Point and then descending on the scree slope and track back to Barafu Camp for breakfast, before finally heading down to Millennium Camp for a long well-earned rest.
Elevation: 4640m to 5895m (then down to 3790m)
Hiking Time: 11-14 hours
Distance: 17 km (10.5 miles)
Difficulty: Very Difficult
Habitat: Arctic Summit and Alpine Desert
Day 6: Millennium Camp to Mweka Gate
Mount Kilimanjaro
5h · 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 the vehicles and return to the hotel in Moshi, where you can treat yourself to a welcome hot shower.
Elevation: 3790m to 1630m
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
Distance: 12 km (7.5 miles)
Difficulty: Moderate
Habitat: Rainforest
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
We will pick you up at the arrival hall, the driver will be waiting for you with a sign with the lead travelers name on it.
Additional information
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.
