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Your Safari. Your Way.
The 6 Days Machame Route — known as the Whiskey Route — is one of the most scenic and popular ways to climb Mount Kilimanjaro. Traverse lush rainforest, alpine desert, and icy glaciers on your way to Uhuru Peak (5,895m), the highest point in Africa.
A detailed programme of your safari, day by day.
Transfer from Arusha to the Machame Gate (1,800m) and begin the climb through lush rainforest to Machame Camp (2,980m), a trek of about 5 to 6 hours.
Trek out of the rainforest and across heath and moorland to Shira Camp (3,840m), with its vast views across the plateau.
Acclimatisation day, climbing high to Lava Tower (4,600m) then descending to Barranco Camp (3,960m), following the principle of climb high, sleep low.
Scramble up the dramatic Barranco Wall before crossing the Karanga Valley to reach Barafu Camp (4,600m), the base for the final summit push.
Start before midnight for the summit ascent, passing Stella Point (5,756m) and reaching Uhuru Peak (5,895m) for sunrise. Descend to Mweka Camp (3,080m) for the night.
Final descent through rainforest to Mweka Gate, receive your certificate of achievement, and transfer back to Arusha where the trek ends.
Duration
6 Days / 5 Nights
Accommodation
Mountain camps: Machame, Shira, Barranco, Barafu, Mweka
Meals
Full board (breakfast, lunch & dinner)
Transport
Public shared shuttle van from Arusha to Machame Gate
Gear
Personal trekking gear (sleeping bag, hiking poles, boots, warm layers) is not included. Rentals can be arranged in Arusha.
Fitness & altitude
This is a challenging high-altitude climb. The 6-day Machame route has a slightly lower success rate than longer routes because of less acclimatisation time. Discuss altitude precautions with your doctor before travelling.
Included
Park fees, professional guides, cook and porters, mountain accommodation, meals and the certificate are all included.
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