- Overview
- Itinerary
- Trip Includes
- Trip Excludes
- Gallery
- Booking
The Machame Route is also known as the Whiskey route, given its reputation for being a tough climb, in contrast to the easier Marangu route, which is known as the Coca Cola route. Unlike the gradual incline and hut accommodations found on the Marangu Route, the climbers on Machame hike steeper trails, for longer distances, while sleeping in tents. The Machame Route climb can be done in a minimum of six days (five nights) on the mountain.
Arrive In Tanzania
You will be picked up at the Kilimanjaro International Airport and transferred to any booked in Arusha town, you will meet your guide who will brief you on your upcoming trek and do an equipment check to make sure you have all the necessary mountain gear. Gear which is missing can be rented on this day. Overnight at your arranged Hotel.
Hotel is Bed & Breakfast basis.
Itineraries
Day 1
Machame Camp (2980m)
Hiking: 7 hours (appox 18km) After breakfast, we will drive from Arusha to the Machame Gate to register at the park entrance. We will begin our hike through the natural rainforest to Machame Camp, situated in a clearing in the forest. We will have a packed lunch en route before continuing our walk in the late afternoon towards camp.Day 2
Shira Camp (3840m)
Hiking: 6 hours (approx 9km) In the morning, we will continue our ascent through the forest for another hour before reaching moorland areas where we will continue our trail. After lunch, we continue onto a rocky path before levelling out on to the Shira Plateau.Day 3
Barranco Camp (3950m)
Hiking: 7 hours (approx 15km) On Day 4, we will hike along a rocky path which leads us towards Lava Tower where we will reach an altitude of 4630m and the change in atmosphere is most likely to be felt here. After lunch, we descend back to Barranco Camp.Day 4
Barafu Camp (4550m)
Hiking: 7 hours (approx 13km) A highlight for many trekkers, we continue our ascent scrambling up the Great Barranco Wall and then over scree and ridges of the Karanga Valley which lies beneath the icefalls of the Southern Glaciers towards Barafu Camp.Day 5
Uhuru Peak (5895m)
Hiking time: Approx 16 hours (approx 30km) We depart for the Summit at around midnight, through heavy scree towards Stella Point on the crater rim. This is a 6 hour walk to Stella point and is for many climbers, the most challenging part of the entire journey. From Stella Point, after a short break, we will commence the 40 minute walk towards Uhuru Peak, the highest point of Mount Kilimanjaro before descending back to Barafu camp. After a short break, we will head down to Mweka Hut.Day 6
Mweka Gate
Hiking time: 3 hours (approx 15km) On our final day of trekking, we will commence a 3 hour hike to Mweka Park gate and drive back towards Arusha.- Pick up and drop off at Kilimanjaro International Airport.
- Pre & Post Trek accommodation at Hotel in Arusha.
- Park fees, camping fees, rescue fees and 18% VAT on tour fees & services which cost nearly 55% of the total cost charged.
- 4 Season mountain tents
- Sleeping Mats
- Transportation to & from the mountain gate
- Professional mountain guides, cooks and porters
- 3 meals daily while on the mountain
- Filtered water throughout the trek
- Fair wages for the mountain crew as approved by the Kilimanjaro National Park Authority (KINAPA), Kilimanjaro Association of Tour Operators (KIATO)
- Portable flush toilet can be provided for free upon client’s request.
- Flights
- Items of a personal nature
- Laundry Services
- Tips to mountain crew
Tip on Mountain Kilimanjaro is recommended for group sharing as following:
- Guide $15 – $20/guide/day
- Cook $10 – $15/day
- Porters $8 – $10/porter/day.
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