MACHAME ROUTE 6 DAYS

6 days—The Machame route, also referred to as the Whiskey route, is one of the most popular routes on Kilimanjaro and a favorite for us

$1700-2000 USD

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Safari summary

The Machame route, also referred to as the Whiskey route, is one of the most popular routes on Kilimanjaro and a favorite for us. Machame route is one of the highest summit success rates given the topography and nature of the route. This route climbers to “trek high & sleep low”, thus making it a more favorable route for acclimatization. This climb offers some of the most spectacular scenery while on the mountain. The Machame route starts in the south west side of the mountain and proceeds steeply north, traversing the Shira plateau and eventually joining the Shira and Lemosho routes just after the Shira cave camp. The Machame route can be done in minimum 6 days, but a 7-day trek is recommended. This allows climbers to be well rested and acclimatized before making the final ascent to the summit.

About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	Main focus	Hiking \| trekking
	Activity level	Strenuous activity
	Best months	January, February, May, June, July, August, September, October, December
	Countries	Tanzania
	Parks	Kilimanjaro

Fine details

Safari highlights

Hiking | trekking

What’s included?

Accommodation
Airport transfers
Meals
Park fees
Private vehicle and driver

What’s not included?

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

Itinerary

Machame Gate to Machame Camp

Kilimanjaro

You will be driven to the Machame Gate of Kilimanjaro National Park, which is approximately one hour from your hotel. There, you will sign in, meet your porters and will begin your climb. The first section of the route climbs steadily and passes through magnificent and dense rain forest. This section can get overgrown and is often wet and muddy. Distance covered: 10.8km / 6.7mi Approx. time taken: 6 hours

Kilimanjaro camp site

Machame Camp to Shira Camp

Kilimanjaro

Your route continues up through the rain forest until you reach the steep ascent onto the Shira Plateau. Here, you will be rewarded with amazing views of the mountain. Looking back, you will see Mt. Meru rising high above Arusha in the distance. Distance covered: 5.4km / 3.4mi Approx. time taken: 5 hours

Kilimanjaro camp

Shira Cave to Barranco Camp

Kilimanjaro

Walking on high moorland, the landscape changes the character of your trek. You will traverse the southwest side of Kilimanjaro, passing underneath Lava Tower and the final section of the Western Breach. Your day will reach an altitude of 4600 meters. As your camp will be at an altitude of 3960 meters, you will have followed the mountaineering code of ‘walk high, sleep low’. This is beneficial to acclimatizing to the altitude. Distance covered:10.8km / 6.7m Approx. time taken: 8 hrs

Kilimanjaro camps

Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp

Kilimanjaro

Your day starts by descending into the Great Barranco, a huge ravine. Then, there will be a steep exit up the Great Barranco Wall, which divides the climb from the southeastern slopes of Kibo. This climb is over rock and is not technical but can be tiring. Distance covered: 8.5km / 5.3mi Approx. time taken: 8 hours

Kilimanjaro camps

Barafu Camp to peak down to Mweka

Kilimanjaro

will begin your summit trek at midnight and climb toward the summit glaciers. You will be walking in scree for the first four to five hours and will gain incredible height over a short distance. The views will be spectacular as you approach the crater rim at Stella Point (5739 meters) as the first rays of the sun appear. Spectacular ice cliffs within the crater will surround you as you view the jagged Mawenzi Distance covered: 16.4km / 9.6mi Approx. time taken: 13hours – 15hours

Kilimanjaro camps

Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate

Kilimanjaro

Your gentle trek will continue down through the rainforest to the Mweka Gate. There, you will sign out of the park and receive your appropriate summit certificate. You will then be driven back to your hotel in Moshi, where you can treat yourself to a welcome shower and celebrate with cold drinks. Distance covered: 9.1km / 7.5miles Approx. time taken: 3 hours

Kilimanjaro camps

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