7 Days | 6 NightsMount Kilimanjaro trekking Via Machame Route
Trekking Overview
The Machame Route known as “Whiskey Route” it has been distinguished as the most picturesque climbing route globally, celebrated for its stunning trails, magnificent views of Mount Meru, and the impressive Barranco Wall. The route is also noted for its well-maintained paths. Its unique feature is that it commences and concludes on different sides of Mount Kilimanjaro, providing a more comprehensive and enriching experience compared to other routes.
Although the Machame Route can be completed in 6 days, we recommend extending your trek by an additional day to allow for better acclimatization. This extra day enhances your chances of reaching the summit and helps mitigate the risk of altitude sickness. Should you choose to follow this recommendation, the additional day will be utilized to traverse from Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp, aligning with day 5 of the Lemosho Route.
Trekking Summary
Day 1: Machame Gate-Machame Camp ( 2850m)
Day 2: Machame Camp-Shira Cave Camp (3750)
Day 3: Shira Cave -Lava Tower-Baranco Camp (3900m)
Day 4: Baranco Camp-Karanga Camp (3995m)
Day 5: Karanga Camp-Barafu Camp (4673m)
Day 6: Barafu Camp – Uhuru Peak (5895m) – Millenium/Mweka Camp ( 3950/3000m)
Day 7: Mweka/ Millenium Camp – Mweka Gate (1650m)
Price: $ 2,551 Per Person
- for 2 Adults
Day by Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arusha/Moshi to machame gate -machame camp
After a hearty breakfast, your exhilarating journey to the roof of Africa begins. You will embark on a scenic drive to Machame Gate, where you will complete the necessary park registrations before setting off on your hike. Once through the gate, you will navigate a winding trail through the lush rain forest, ascending a ridge. Please note that the trail can be muddy and slippery at lower elevations; we recommend using gaiters and trekking poles for added stability and comfort.
Your hike will continue for a short distance before reaching Machame Camp, where you will settle in for the evening. Enjoy a well-deserved dinner and overnight stay at the camp, immersed in the serene beauty of your surroundings.
Hiking Distance: 11 km / 7 miles
Hiking Time: 5-7 hours
Zone: Rainforest
Meals: Lunch and Dinner Included
Day 2: Machame Camp To Shira Cave Camp
After breakfast we leave the glades of the rain forest and continue on an ascending path, crossing the valley along a steep rocky ridge.The route now turns west onto a river gorge until we arrive at the Shira campsite around mid-afternoon. At the Camp, you will have lunch and relax before the evening.
You can enjoy great views of Kibo peak from New Shira Camp at sunset. Later in the evening, you will be served with dinner before an Overnight.
Hiking Distance: 5km / 3 miles s
Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
Zone: Rainforest / Low Alpine Zone
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Day 3: Shira Cave Camp To Lava Tower To Baranco Camp
Today’s journey is long and tough which takes about 5 – 6 hours to complete. The route turns east into a semi-desert and rocky landscape surrounding Lava Tower.
On arrival at Lava Tower, you will be served your lunch before proceeding for another 2 hours walk to Barranco Camp.
We now continue down to the Barranco Camp. Although you end the day around the same elevation as when you began, this day is very important for acclimatization and will help your body prepare for summit day. In the evening you will be served dinner before overnight.
Hiking Distance: 10km/6miles
Hiking Time: 5-7 hours
Zone: Low alpine zone / High alpine zone.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Day 4: Mawenzi Tarn Hut (4310m) to Kibo Hut (4700m)
Today’s hike is a short one and ideally for acclimatization After breakfast, we leave Barranco and continue on a steep ridge up the Barranco Wall.
At the top of the Wall, you will have a view of Heim Glacier and will be above the clouds. The trail then winds up and down in the Karanga Valley up to the junction which connects with the Mweka Trail. Dinner and Overnight at Karanga Camp
Hiking Distance: 7km / 5 miles
Hiking Time: 7 hours
Zone: High alpine zone.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Day 5: Karanga Camp To Barafu Camp
Today we continue up to the Barafu Camp. 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.
Hiking Distance: 6km / 4 miles
Hiking Time: 3 hours
Zone: High alpine zone.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Day 6: Barafu Camp Via Stela Point- Uhuru Peak To Millenium/Mweka Camp
After a cup of hot tea and a light snack, the climb begins around midnight when the lava ash is still frozen, and walking on it is easier.
We continue our way to the summit between the Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers. You head in a north-westerly direction and ascend through heavy scree towards Stella Point on the crater rim.
At Stella Point, you will stop for a short rest and will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you are ever likely to see. Faster hikers may view the sunrise from the summit.
From Stella Point, you may encounter snow all the way on your 1-hour ascent to the summit. Once at Uhuru Peak you have reached the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa!
From the summit we begin our descent by continuing straight down to the Mweka Camp, stopping at Barafu for lunch. You will enjoy your last evening on the mountain at Mweka Camp.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Day 7: Millenium/Mweka Camp To Mweka Gate.
After breakfast, we continue the descent down to the Mweka Park Gate to receive your summit certificates. At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. Gaiters and trekking poles will help. Shorts and t-shirts will probably be plenty to wear (keep rain gear and warmer clothing handy).
Our vehicle will be waiting for you at the Mweka gate to drive you back to your hotel.
Hiking Distance: 9km / 5.5 miles
Hiking Time: 3-5 hours
Zone: Rainforest.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Included
Inclusions
- Park fees
- Drinking water in all days
- All meals on the mountain
- Transport from the hotel to the entrance gate then from outrance gate to the hotel
- All accommodation during the trek
- Entrance fees
- Conservation Fee
- All activities in all days
- Private adventure
- Pick up and drop off to the airport
- Suitcase holders that carry your luggage
- Knowledgeable and flexible Chef
- Private and professional guide
- Chairs and tables for breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Crew salaries e.g. porters, cook and guides
- Portable toilet
- Rescue fee
Exclusions
- Climbing gear
- International flights
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips(Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- 7 Days | 6 Nights
Mount Kilimanjaro trekking Via Machame Route
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