Machame Route
Known as the "Whiskey Route" — varied terrain and dramatic scenery on Kilimanjaro's most popular path, with a full acclimatization day built in.
7 Days
Great Views
Uhuru Peak 5,895m
Day-By-Day Itinerary
Machame Gate (1,800m) to Machame Camp (2,835m) through rainforest.
Machame Camp to Shira Camp (3,750m), crossing moorland to the Shira Plateau.
Shira Camp to Lava Tower (4,630m) then down to Barranco Camp (3,960m) — “climb high, sleep low” acclimatization.
Barranco Wall scramble to Karanga Camp (3,995m).
Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp (4,673m), the summit base camp.
Midnight summit push to Uhuru Peak, descend to Mweka Camp.
Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate — certificates and drive back to your hotel.
Included & Excluded
Included
- Park, camping & rescue fees
- Certified mountain guides, cooks & porters
- All meals on the mountain & purified water
- Quality sleeping & mess tents (camping routes) or huts (Marangu)
- Oxygen & first-aid kit
- Airport transfers & pre-climb briefing
Excluded
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Travel & medical insurance
- Personal climbing gear
- Tips & gratuities for the mountain crew
