Kilimanjaro Climb Machame

8 days—Kilimanjaro Climb Machame Route with kilimanjaro winners and safaris

$1750-2100 USD

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Safari summary

The Machame Route is well known as the "Whiskey Route" and one of the most popular trails on Mount Kilimanjaro, fondly known as Kili. It is reported that around 50% of trekkers use this route to ascend to the highest point in Africa and for good reason. The trail, whilst challenging, also offers spectacular vistas, ascends the Barranco wall and allows good acclimatisation opportunities.
From lush rainforest, the trail rises steeply towards the Shira Plateau, providing trekkers with scenic mountain views and varying landscapes. While the ascent does not require any technical climbing, the trails are demanding and a sound level of fitness are essential pre-requisites. With seven days on the mountain, there is excellent opportunity for a safe and successful climb, with a sound sense of achievement more than reward for your effort.

About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	Main focus	None
	Activity level	Strenuous activity
	Best months	All months
	Countries	Tanzania
	Parks	Kilimanjaro

Fine details

Safari highlights

Hiking | trekking

What’s included?

Accommodation
Airport transfers
All drinks
Meals
Park fees

What’s not included?

Alcoholic beverages
Internal flights
International flights
Laundry
Premium alcoholic beverages
Tips and gratuities
Visas

Itinerary

Kilimanjaro Airport – Moshi

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Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport, you will be greeted by our transfer driver and taken to Hotel Moshi. The rest of the day will be at leisure and you may choose to relax at the hotel or perhaps explore the town of Moshi (taxi required). In the evening, you will attend a briefing in preparation of your upcoming trek. Dinner and overnight

Machame Hut

Machame Gate (1790m) – Machame Camp

Kilimanjaro

The park gate is a 45-minute drive from your hotel. After breakfast you’ll be picked up and taken there to start your climb. While your guide handles registration, you can watch crews preparing their gear. Once ready, you begin your trek to Machame Camp, about 5–6 hours through lush rainforest with huge trees, ferns, and colobus monkeys. On arrival, relax and enjoy a hot dinner prepared by your cook.

Machame Hut

Machame Camp (2832m) – Shira Camp

Kilimanjaro

Although today is a shorter stretch then yesterday you will still have an early start which will allow you to reach today’s destination around mid-afternoon. The landscape changes dramatically from the green mountain rainforest into moor and heath land. You will have a beautiful view of the mountain range from your campsite which is situated at the Shira Plateau. The glacier of Kibo also lights up as the sun sets for the evening.

Shira Camp

Shira Camp –Lava Tower- Barranco

Kilimanjaro

This is an acclimatization day. You’ll climb about 700m from Shira Plateau to Lava Tower (4,640m), rest, then descend through the Barranco Valley to Barranco Camp. The 6–7 hour trek takes you through alpine desert and the beautiful valley with lobelias and giant senecios. On arrival, enjoy a well-deserved dinner and rest for the next day.

Barranco Camp

Barranco Camp (3960m)– Karanga Camp

Kilimanjaro

From Barranco camp, you climb up through the edge of great Barranco Wall. It’s a tough morning climb on a steep trail, but once you reach the top, the views are spectacular. Dinner and overnight at Karanga Camp (3995m)

Karanga Camp

Karanga Camp – Barafu Camp (4673)

Kilimanjaro

Barafu Camp is our destination for today and will be reach after 3-4 hours. Most of this time you will be walking through the moon-like alpine dessert. After a satisfying dinner you will have an early night and a good rest. The highlight of your trip is now only some hours away.

Barafu Camp

Barafu Camp (4640m) – Uhuru Peak (5

Kilimanjaro

This is the toughest but most rewarding day. You’ll start very early to reach the summit at sunrise. Though only 5 km, the steep 1,186 m ascent takes 6–7 hours. At 5,986 m you’ll enjoy unforgettable views. After celebrating at the top, descend toward Mweka, hiking another 5–7 hours (12 km total) to the more comfortable 3,096 m. Dinner and overnight at Mweka Camp.

Mweka Camp - Mweka Gate

Kilimanjaro

After your last breakfast on the mountain which save in the morning leave Mweka camp descent downhill via rainy forest to Mweka gate at lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. From the gate our vehicle will meet you at Mweka gate to drive you back to a hotel in Moshi for hot shower and leisure dinner overnight.

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