Mount Kilimanjaro Via Machame route

Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro Via Machame Route

Duration: 7 days / 6 nights
Route: Machame route
Price per person: $

The Machame route, also referred to as the Whiskey route, is one of the most popular routes on Kilimanjaro. Despite being a tough climb compared to the Marangu route, the Machame route has one of the highest summit success rates given the topography of the route which allows climbers to “trek high & sleep low” hence making it a more favorable route for acclimatization. This route offers some of the most spectacular scenery while on the mountain. The Machame route starts in the south west side of the mountain and proceeds steeply north, traversing the Shira plateau and eventually joining the Shira and Lemosho routes at the Shira camp. The Machame route can be done in minimum 6 days but a 7 day trek is recommended so climbers are well rested and acclimatized before making the final ascent to the summit.

about

Day 0:

Arrival, Pickup at Kilimanjaro Airport and drive to House of west Kili Lodge 30 minutes. Overnight stay based on bed and breakfast.

Day 1:

Morning after breakfast with packed picnic lunch from House of West Kili Lodge around 10:00, drive to Machame Park gate 1 hour. After check in, start walking to Machame hut campsite. Machame route is closest route from Arusha town or Moshi town. This is the best camping route among others. Great scenery, lush and huge rain forest makes this route unique. The walk in the forest takes about 5hrs. Dinner and overnight at Machame hut campsite 2,835m. Full board basis.

Day 2:

Morning after breakfast with packed picnic lunch; continue walking to Shira cave campsite. The day is clear, walking on the heather and moorland zone. Today the trail is a bit steep. Two peaks Shira and Kibo seen well. Get great view of Mount Meru in Arusha as well. The walks take about 4-5hrs. Dinner and overnight at Shira cave campsite 3,750m. Full board basis.

Day 3:

Morning after breakfast with packed picnic lunch continue walking east side facing the mountain. The day is chill and passing to alpine desert. Get picnic lunch at Lava tower 4,600m. After lunch descend to baranco camp. The walk takes about 6hrs. Overnight stay at Baranco campsite 3,900m. Full board basis.

Day 4:

Morning after breakfast continue walking to Karanga camp passing baranco wall. This is the steepest wall. The walk to Karanga camp takes about 3- 4hrs. Get hot lunch at the camp. After lunch walk a bit up for the acclimatization 1hr. Dinner and overnight at Karanga campsite 3,950m. Full board basis.

Day 5:

Morning after breakfast with packed picnic lunch, continue walking to barafu camp. Walking on the alpine desert, the walk to barafu camp takes about 3hrs. Dinner and overnight at Barafu camp 4,673m full board basis.

Day 6:

Midnight after refreshing tea with cookies, starts walking for summit. The day is tough and looking to make your dream come true. The walk to the summit takes about 6-7hrs. After arriving at the summit of UHURU PEAK 5,895m, take photos for about 20 minutes. After photos descends to Mweka camp via barafu camp. The walk down takes about 3 hours to Barafu camp. Relax for about 1 hour. Get breakfast. After breakfast continue walking down 3-4 hours to Mweka camp. Overnight stay at Mweka campsite 3,100m full board basis.

Day 7:

Morning after breakfast descends to Mweka Park gate 3-4hrs. Meet van and transfer to House of west Kili Lodge bed and breakfast.
Note; the day 8 you will be taken by our vehicle to Airport for home flight, Zanzibar or other destination.

End

Price Includes

  • Tent
  • All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) and food utensils
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • Park fees and VAT
  • Rescue fees
  • Porters
  • Chef
  • Guides
  • Roundtrip park gates transfer
  • 2 nights at hotel in town bed and breakfast (Upon Arrival & Departure)
  • Table
  • Comfortable Seats

Price Excludes

  • Local and international flights
  • Visa
  • Other meals at hotel in Moshi
  • Tips
  • Personal gears like sleeping bag and clothes
  • Beverages
  • Personal interests/needs








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