Embark on a 7-day Kilimanjaro adventure via the scenic Machame Route. Perfect for fit hikers seeking a high success rate and breathtaking views.
Machame Gate (1634 m/5,363 ft) to Machame camp. (2834 m/9,300 ft)
Mount Kilimanjaro - Drive to Machame gate on the first day of the 7-day Machame route. After registration, you begin your climb. Today features a pleasant, leisurely hike through the tropical rainforest. As you pass through, you may spot colobus monkeys and wild birds. Dinner and overnight stay at Machame camp.
Machame camp (2834 m/9,300 ft) to Shira camp (3749 m/12,300 ft)
Mount Kilimanjaro - From Machame Hut, cross the stream onto its west bank and follow the path up the steep, rocky ridge, criss-crossing a few times before reaching Shira camp at the base of a semi-circular wall of rocks. Dinner and overnight stay at Shira camp.
Shira camp (3749 m/12,300 ft) to Barranco camp (3901 m/12,800 ft)
Mount Kilimanjaro - From Shira camp, hike to Lava Tower (15,000’) to acclimatize, then proceed down to Barranco Camp via the Great Barranco Wall. Tonight’s camp is one of the best on the mountain. Dinner and overnight stay at Barranco camp.
Barranco camp (3900 m/12,800 ft) to Karanga Valley (3963 m/13,000 ft)
Mount Kilimanjaro - From Barranco camp, climb up through the edge of the Great Barranco Wall. It’s a challenging morning climb on a steep trail, but the views from the top are very rewarding. Dinner and overnight stay at Karanga camp.
Karanga Valley (3963 m/13,000 ft) to Barafu camp (4,600 m/15,091 ft)
Mount Kilimanjaro - Today’s climb is shorter than the past few days, hiking up to the final camp before your last ascent day to the summit. Ensure you get plenty of rest as you will need all your energy for the climb to the roof of Africa. Dinner and overnight stay at Barafu camp.
Barafu Camp (4,600m/15,091 ft) to the Summit (5896 m/19,343 ft) and then to Mweka Camp (3100 m/10,170 ft)
Mount Kilimanjaro - Start trekking early, just after midnight, as today’s walk will take 10 – 14+ hours. The 1,100-meter (3,600’) ascent over just 3 km (1.86 miles) will take about 6-8 hours, aiming to reach the summit to watch the sunrise over the Great Rift Valley. After watching the sunrise and taking photos, begin descending down the mountain to below the tree line. Dinner and overnight stay at Mweka Camp.
Mweka camp (3100 m/10,170 ft) to Mweka Gate (1828 m/6,000 ft)
Mount Kilimanjaro - On your final day, enjoy a short three-hour hike out, walking through the lush forest. Meet our driver with the vehicle at the Mweka park gate for the drive back to the hotel in Arusha.
- Private transportation
- Equipment for rent
- Quality mess tents with table and chairs
- Rescue fees
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Gate transfers
- Proper ration for mountain crew (cook & porters)
- Breakfast
- All fees and taxes
- Professional, English-speaking Wilderness First Responder & CPR certified guide
- Drinking water and full board meals
- Fair and sustainable salary for crew
- All Internal or International flights and taxes
- All optional activities and any other extras not detailed in the above itinerary
- Visas
Machame Route is also known as the “Whiskey” route. It is the second most popular and one of the most scenic routes on the mountain. All climbers sleep in tents (tents are included) and meals are served in a dinner tent or on a blanket outside.
It is done over 7 days, so acclimatization is easier, and the success rate is fairly high. It is for physically fit people with some hiking experience.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
