Machame Route – 8 Days / 6 Days Trekking
Start From $ 2400 Per Person
Machame Route – 8 Days / 6 Days Trekking
The Machame Route is known as the “Whiskey Route” for its challenging but scenic path. Approaching Kilimanjaro from the southwest, it offers lush rainforest, sweeping views, and gradual acclimatization.
This route is highly popular among first-time climbers because it combines adventure, high success rates, and stunning scenery.
TOUR PLAN
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TOUR TYPE
Private Safari
Routes
Machame Route
START DATE
Can start any day
DURATION
6-7 Days Route
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ITINERARY
You will be greeted by a Travel with Shira representative and transferred to your hotel. The hotel offers comfortable rooms, hot showers, Wi-Fi, a swimming pool, and friendly service.
Evening: Climb briefing and equipment check with your lead guide.
Check-in: 2:00 PM
After breakfast, drive to Machame Gate for registration and permits. Begin trekking through rainforest trails to Machame Camp (2,835m). Expect tropical showers, so bring a raincoat.
Trekking Time: 5–6 hours
Distance: 5 km / 3.1 miles
Altitude Tips:
Drink at least 4 liters of water daily
Take preventive altitude medication if recommended
Report any symptoms of altitude sickness
Trek from Machame Camp to Shira Camp (3,750m). Emerge from rainforest and enjoy breathtaking views of the Shira Plateau.
After lunch, take an acclimatization hike toward Lava Tower (+400m) to help your body adjust to higher altitudes. Return to Shira Camp for dinner and rest.
Acclimatization Hike:
Start: Shira Camp (3,750m)
Destination: Lava Tower (4,120m)
Distance: 2 km / 1.2 miles
Hiking Time: 1–2 hours
Trekking Time: 4–5 hours
Distance: 5 km / 3.1 miles
Depart Shira Camp and trek to Lava Tower (4,600m). This section includes ascents and descents, helping with acclimatization. Enjoy lunch at the top before descending to Barranco Camp (3,950m), at the base of the famous Barranco Wall.
Trekking Time: 6–8 hours
Distance: 11 km / 6.8 miles
Climb the Barranco Wall early in the morning. After a short rest and photo opportunities with Kibo Volcano, continue trekking to Karanga Camp, and then ascend to Barafu Camp (4,600m) to prepare for summit night.
Trekking Time: 8–10 hours
Distance: 11 km / 6.8 miles
Depart Barafu Camp around midnight for the summit (Uhuru Peak, 5,895m). Climbers are paired with guides for support. After summiting, descend to Barafu Camp for a short rest, then continue to Millennium Camp (3,900m).
Trekking Time: 8–12 hours
Distance: 15 km / 9.3 miles
Safety Note: Most accidents occur during descent – watch your footing.
Descend through tropical rainforest to Mweka Gate (1,640m). Celebrate your achievement, share experiences in the guestbook, receive summit certificates, and transfer back to your hotel.
Trekking Time: 4–5 hours
Distance: 12 km / 7.4 miles
After breakfast, transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight.
Check-out: 11:00 AM (late check-out available at extra cost)
INCLUDED
- Quality, waterproof, four-season mountain sleeping tents (on twin sharing basis)
- All transfers to the mountain and back to your Moshi hotel
- Guides, Porters, Cook salaries and park fees
- All meals while on the Mountain
- Rescue fees (part of park fees)
- Emergency Oxygen Cylinder
- Kilimanjaro summit certificate
- Clean, purified drinking water
- Conservation fees (part of park fees)
- Camping or Hut fees (part of park fees)
- Quality Mess tents with table and chairs
- VAT (18% charged by the Government)
- Sleeping Mattress
- Professional, experienced, mountain guides
EXCLUDED
- Meals not listed in the itinerary
- International and domestic flights
- Liquors, beers and bottled beverages
- Tanzania Visa
- Travel insurance
- Personal Expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.)
- Transfers (available as an optional addon)
- Surcharge for online payment of advance and balance (5% on each payment)
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal trekking equipment such as sleepings bags, hiking boots, clothes, etc (available for renting)
- Hotel (available as an optional addon)
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