Machame Route – 6 to 7 Days Kilimanjaro Climbing
Machame Route – 6 to 7 Days Kilimanjaro Climbing
- Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
From
$320
Duration
6 to 7 Days
Max People
30 People
Pick Up
Airport
Min Age
12+ Years
Climbing Time
Jan to Dec
Take the famous “Whiskey Route” up Africa’s highest mountain
The incredible tour Mount Kilimanjaro on Machame Route trek is the perfect way to conquer Africa’s tallest mountain! This tour takes you up Mount Kilimanjaro by the Machame route. This popular “Whiskey” route is the most scenic way to trek up the mountain and offers ease of acclimatization.
Although it has some of the most challenging sections of the trail, it is also longer than some of the other routes, which gives you a better chance to acclimate to the thin air.
The Mount Kilimanjaro on Machame Route tour includes everything you need to cross this epic trek off your bucket list. Guides, porters, cooks, meals, and tents are all provided so that you can focus on the trail. This route circles Uhuru Peak, giving you a chance to see the summit from all angles.
You’ll also be trekking past some other epic scenery, like the stunning Shira Plateau, Lava Tower, and the impressive Barranco Wall.
Your final ascent begins at midnight so that you can experience the spectacular sunrise from Stella Point before you tackle the summit! How unforgettable?
You’ll have the whole final night on the mountain and hike the next morning to share your summit stories with your fellow trekkers. The Mount Kilimanjaro on Machame Route is an opportunity not to be missed.
Price Includes
- Airport Pickup & Transfer
- Kilimanjaro Tour Guide
- Entrance Park Fees
- Transport to and from the airport
- All meals per itinerary (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)
- Emergency Oxygen (2L canister)
- Oximeters
- All transportation and transfers per itinerary
- Camping fees
- Tents, foam sleeping pads, cooking equipment, and eating utensils
- Salaries for all crew members
Price Excludes
- International and domestic flights
- Tips for guides, drivers, hotel staff
- Any Private Expenses
- Beverages and alcohol
Itinerary
Your pre-trek meeting will be today after you arrive in Moshi and transfer to your hotel, and here you’ll receive important information. Your guides will review your equipment so that any rentals required can be arranged.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Moshi
Distance: None
Meals: None
Depart in the morning from your Moshi hotel to the trailhead at Machame Gate. Today’s path winds through the rainforest and up the ridge to Machame Camp. You may want to have your gaiters and trekking poles out as this section of trail can get muddy. Day one is done, nice work!
Overnight Location: Camping on Mount Kilimanjaro (3,026m / 9,927ft)
Distance: 5-6 hours, 11 km, 1220m elevation gain
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Today’s trek is a shorter one. Leaving the rainforest behind, you’ll enjoy open vistas as the trail ascends the ridge to Shira Camp. Enjoy the tremendous views of Shira Ridge and Mount Kilimanjaro from camp tonight.
Overnight Location: Camping on Mount Kilimanjaro (3,766m / 12,355ft)
Distance: 4-5 hours, 5 km, 800m elevation gain
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Leaving the beautiful Shira Plateau behind, you’ll continue your trek upwards. Grab your camera as your approach the Lava Tower and keep it handy for the scenic view of Mount Kibo at the end of the day.
The trail will help you get acclimatized to the elevation as it brings you up over 4500m for the first time on this trek. Not to worry, you’ll have an elevation break tonight at camp, as Barranco camp sits only slightly higher than where you were last night.
Overnight Location: Camping on Mount Kilimanjaro (3,983m / 13,067ft)
Distance: 5-6 hours, 10 km, 863m of ascent, 646m of descent
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Yesterday’s scenic view of the Barranco Wall becomes today’s objective. The wall is a strenuous hike and may require occasional support from your hands as it is quite steep. The other side descends more gently into the beautiful Karanga Valley. By the time you reach Barafu Camp, you’ll have completed the South Circuit and experienced views of the summit from every angle.
Overnight Location: Camping on Mount Kilimanjaro (4,645m / 15,239ft)
Distance: 6-8 hours, 9 km, 700m of elevation gain
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Today is the day! Your early morning trek begins just after midnight so that you can experience the sunrise from Stella Point, or if you’re fast, from the summit itself. This last stretch is the most difficult of the trek. The terrain is steep, with heavy scree up to Stella Point. You’re also likely to be hiking through the snow for the final hour of ascent to Uhuru Peak. Keep pushing!
Once you’ve celebrated being at the highest point in all of Africa, it’s time to head back down. The trail down to Mweka Camp is loose gravel and steep in sections, so you may want to have your trekking poles handy.
Overnight Location: Camping on Mount Kilimanjaro (3,110m / 10,203ft)
Distance: 10-13 hours, 18km, 1,195m of ascent, 2,805m of descent
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
After a good night’s rest and lots of much-needed oxygen, you can begin the final leg of your trek. Dress in layers, as it will warm up as you descend back into the rainforest climate. You’ll receive your summit certificate at the Mweka Park gate and be met by the vehicle that will transport you back to your hotel in Moshi.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Moshi
Distance: 3-4 hours, 10 km, 1410m of descent
Meals: Breakfast
Today, after a well-deserved rest, you’ll depart Moshi after the transfer to the airport. Goodbye, Kilimanjaro!
Overnight Location: None
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast
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