Machame route 7 Day climbing

7 days—Kilimanjaro climb via Machame route 7 days

$270-2000 USD

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Safari summary

The Machame route also referred to as “Whiskey Route” is one of the most p opular route on Mt. Kilimanjaro trekking and a favorite route for tourist. Compared with Marangu, the days on Machame are longer and the walks are steeper. The Machame route is considered a difficult route, and is better suited for more adventurous folks a nd those with some hiking or backpacking experience. Despite the fast being tough route to climb compared to Marangu route, the Machame has one of the highest summit success rates given the topography of the route which allows climbers to “Climb high and s leep low” as it offer the acclimatization principle. The route begins from the south, then heads east, traversing underneath Kilimanjaro’s southern ice field before summiting. The minimum number of days required for this route is 6 days, although 7 days is recommended.

About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	Main focus	Hiking \| trekking
	Activity level	Strenuous activity
	Best months	January, February, June, July, August, September, October, December
	Countries	Tanzania
	Parks	Kilimanjaro

Fine details

Safari highlights

Hiking | trekking

What’s included?

Accommodation
All drinks
Meals
Park fees
Private vehicle and driver

What’s not included?

Alcoholic beverages
Hot air balloons
Internal flights
International flights
Laundry
Premium alcoholic beverages
Spa treatments
Tips and gratuities
Visas

Itinerary

Hotel - Machame Gate - Machame Hut

Kilimanjaro

After an early breakfast at your hotel, you will be picked up from Moshi and driven to Machame gate. After completing your registration and formalities with the park authority, you enter the rainforest zone immediately and start your Kilimanjaro ascent. As we leave the park gate, we walk through the dense rain forest. Rain at this zone is a strong possibility which leaves the trail soggy, and slippery on a winding trail up a ridge until we reach the Machame Camp

Camping at Machame hut

Machame Hut to Shira Cave

Kilimanjaro

We leave the glades of the rain forest and continue muddy, on an ascending path up to a steep, rocky ridge. On the Shira Plateau, we pass through heather and open moorlands, then cross a large river gorge to Shira 2 Camp.

Camping at Shira Cave Camp

Shira - Baranco via Lava Tower

Kilimanjaro

We continue to the east up a ridge and then head southeast towards the Lava Tower (4600m) tall volcanic rock formation. Through the Senecio Forest, we descend down to Barranco Camp to an altitudinal level of (3900m). Even if you start and end at the same altitude, it is very beneficial for acclimatization

Camping at Baranco Camp

Baranco to Karanga Camp

Kilimanjaro

After breakfast, we leave Barranco and continue on a steep ridge passing the Barranco Wall, to the Karanga Valley campsite

Camping at Karanga Camp

Karanga - Barafu - Uhuru peak

Kilimanjaro

We leave Karanga and hit the junction which connects with the Mweka Trail. We continue up to the Barafu Hut. At this point, you have completed the South Circuit, which offers views of the summit from many different angles. Here we make camp, rest, enjoy dinner, and prepare for the summit day. The two peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo are to be seen from this position.

Camping at Barafu Camp

Uhuru - Barafu - Mweka

Kilimanjaro

Very early in the morning (around midnight), we begin our push to the summit. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek. The wind and cold at this elevation and time of day can be extreme. We ascend in the darkness for several hours while taking frequent, but short, breaks. At the Stella Point (5756m), you will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you are ever likely to see coming over Mawenzi Peak. Finally, we arrive at Uhuru Peak (5895m)

Camping at Mweka Camp

Mweka Camp - Mweka Gate - Hotel

Kilimanjaro

Our last day, we continue the descent to Mweka Gate and collect the summit certificates. At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. From the gate, we continue another hour to Mweka Village. A vehicle will meet us at Mweka Village to drive us back to the hotel in Moshi

Hotel at Moshi

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