Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
The Machame route, also referred to as the Whiskey route, is one of the most popular routes on Kilimanjaro and a favorite for Alaitol Safaris. 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 route offers some of the most spectacular scenery while on the mountain.
KILIMANJARO ROUTE HIGHLIGHTS
• Challenging nighttime summit bid
• Private toilet tents & nutritionist-planned meals
• Perfect for group and charity treks
• 7 days trekking
*Personal porter hire available for an additional fee
What's included
3 Season mountain tents
Transportation to & from the mountain gate
Hotel pickup and drop-off
National Park fees
Lunch
Professional mountain guides, cooks and porters
Dinner
Breakfast
Transport by private vehicle
Airport transfers
29C Extreme Limit Sleeping Bags
Bottled water
Accommodation as per itinerary
18% VAT on tour fees & services
All activities
Double layered Sleeping Mats
Tips to mountain crew
Items of a personal nature
Travel Insurance
What to expect
Day 1: Begin Trek to Machame Camp
Alaitol Safaris
2h · Admission ticket included
Day room: Planet Lodge / Savanna House
Machame
5h
Begin your journey on narrow rainforest trails, where you'll set out with many other groups on this popular trail.
Overnight: Machame Camp (9,850')
Hours trekking: 5-7
Day 2: Machame Camp to Shira 2 Camp
5h
Vegetation gets sparser as you ascend into the heath, where alien-looking giant groundsels tower over the rocky slopes.
Hours trekking: 4-5
Day 3: Shira 2 to Barranco Camp
7h · Admission ticket included
Enjoy expansive views of the Barranco Valley from your camp at the base of the Barranco Wall.
Hours trekking: 6-7
Day 4: Barranco Camp to Karanga
5h · Admission ticket included
A challenging scramble up the Barranco Wall is rewarded with breathtaking views from the top. Continue over ridges and valleys before a steep hike to camp.
Hours trekking: 4-5
Day 5: Karanga to Barafu Camp
4h · Admission ticket included
As you near the summit, the landscape starts to resemble the surface of the moon. Keep an eye out for towering lava formations, remnants of Kili's fiery past.
Hours trekking: 3-4
Day 6: Barafu to Summit/ Mweka Millennium Camp
10h
Headlamps snaking up the mountain light your way during an overnight summit bid. Celebrate your success with a few quick pictures at the top before trekking much of the way back down the mountain.
Hours trekking: 8-10 to Summit/ 4-7 to Mweka Millennium Camp
Day 7: Departure Day: Complete Trek/ Return back Home
6h · Admission ticket included
Complete your descent through the rainforest to Mweka Gate at 5,364 feet. Land Rovers will be waiting to take you back into town for a shower and some rest before your transfer to the airport this evening.
Hours trekking: 4-6
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
The group arrives at Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO). Participants are met by a representative of Alaitol Safari and transferred to a hotel in Arusha or Moshi.
Additional information
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
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.
