Machame Route – 7 Days
Route Overview
The 'Whiskey Route' is the most popular route on Kilimanjaro. It offers diverse landscapes, from rainforest to alpine desert, and excellent acclimatization.
Highlights
- Scenic views of the Shira Plateau
- Barranco Wall climb
- High success rate due to gradual ascent
Daily Itinerary & Elevation
Machame Gate to Machame Camp
Elevation: 1,640m to 2,850mBegin your trek through the lush rainforest. Keep an eye out for colobus monkeys.
Accommodation: Machame Camp
Machame Camp to Shira Camp
Elevation: 2,850m to 3,840mTrek through the moorland zone to the Shira Plateau. The terrain becomes steeper.
Accommodation: Shira Camp
Shira Camp to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp
Elevation: 3,840m to 4,600m to 3,950mAcclimatization day. Hike to Lava Tower (4,600m) for lunch, then descend to Barranco Camp.
Accommodation: Barranco Camp
Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp
Elevation: 3,950m to 4,033mClimb the famous Barranco Wall, a non-technical scramble with great views.
Accommodation: Karanga Camp
Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp
Elevation: 4,033m to 4,640mA short but steep hike to Barafu Camp, the base for your summit attempt.
Accommodation: Barafu Camp
Summit Day: Barafu to Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp
Elevation: 4,640m to 5,895m to 3,100mStart around midnight for the summit. Reach Uhuru Peak (5,895m) at sunrise.
Accommodation: Mweka Camp
Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate
Elevation: 3,100m to 1,640mFinal descent through the rainforest to Mweka Gate.
Accommodation: Hotel in Moshi
What's Included
- Park fees
- Camping gear
- Mountain guides & porters
- All meals on the mountain
- Rescue fees
What's Excluded
- Tips for crew
- Personal hiking gear
- Travel insurance
- Sleeping bag rental