Machame Route – 6 Days

6-Day Machame Route Itinerary

The Machame Route, often called the “Whiskey” route, is one of the most scenic and popular routes up Mount Kilimanjaro. This 6-day itinerary offers beautiful views, varied terrain, and good acclimatization, increasing summit success rates.

Day 1: Machame Gate to Machame Camp

• Elevation: 1,800m to 3,000m
• Distance: 11 km
• Hiking Time: 5–7 hours
• Habitat: Rainforest

Begin your trek through lush rainforest, ascending gradually to Machame Camp. Expect rich flora and possibly some wildlife sightings.

Day 2: Machame Camp to Shira Camp

• Elevation: 3,000m to 3,840m
• Distance: 5 km
• Hiking Time: 4–6 hours
• Habitat: Moorland

Leave the rainforest behind and enter the moorland zone. Hike up ridges with fantastic views before reaching the Shira Plateau.

Day 3: Shira Camp to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp

• Elevation: 3,840m to 4,630m (Lava Tower), then down to 3,976m
• Distance: 10 km
• Hiking Time: 6–8 hours
• Habitat: Semi-desert

Ascend to Lava Tower for acclimatization before descending to Barranco Camp. This "climb high, sleep low" strategy is key for success.

Day 4: Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp

• Elevation: 3,976m to 4,673m
• Distance: 9 km
• Hiking Time: 8–10 hours
• Habitat: Alpine desert

Start with the famous Barranco Wall climb, then traverse varied terrain toward Karanga, and continue to Barafu Camp. Early dinner and rest before the midnight summit push.

Day 5: Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak, down to Mweka Camp

• Elevation: 4,673m to 5,895m (Uhuru Peak) then down to 3,100m
• Distance: 17 km
• Hiking Time: 12–16 hours
• Habitat: Arctic to rainforest

Begin summit attempt around midnight. Reach Uhuru Peak at sunrise, then descend through Barafu and continue to Mweka Camp for rest.

Day 6: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate

• Elevation: 3,100m to 1,640m
• Distance: 10 km
• Hiking Time: 3–4 hours
• Habitat: Rainforest

Final descent through lush rainforest. Upon reaching Mweka Gate, you’ll receive your summit certificate and return to your hotel in Moshi or Arusha.

Included in the Package:

• All park entry fees and rescue fees
• Camping accommodations with tents and sleeping mats
• Three meals per day during the trek
• Drinking water and hot beverages
• Professional, English-speaking guides
• Experienced porters and cooks
• First aid kit and emergency oxygen
• Transfers to and from the trailhead

Excluded from the Package:

• International and domestic flights
• Visa fees
• Travel insurance
• Tips for guides, porters, and cooks
• Personal hiking gear (available for rent)
• Extra hotel stays before or after the trek

Price:

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