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Your Safari. Your Way.
The Machame Route, famously called the Whiskey Route, is one of the most scenic and successful paths to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro (5,895m). Over seven days, journey through lush rainforest, vast moorlands, and alpine desert before standing atop Uhuru Peak.
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).
Trek out of the forest and across heath and moorland to Shira Camp (3,840m) with its vast plateau views.
Climb high to Lava Tower (4,600m) for acclimatisation, then descend to Barranco Camp (3,960m).
Scramble the Barranco Wall and cross the Karanga Valley to Karanga Camp (4,000m), adding an extra night for better acclimatisation.
Continue through the alpine desert to Barafu Camp (4,600m), the base for the summit night. Rest early ahead of the midnight climb.
Start before midnight, pass Stella Point (5,756m) and reach Uhuru Peak (5,895m) at sunrise. Descend to Mweka Camp (3,080m) for the night.
Final descent through rainforest to Mweka Gate, receive the certificate of achievement, and transfer back to Arusha.
Duration
7 Days / 6 Nights
Accommodation
Mountain camps: Machame, Shira, Barranco, Karanga, Barafu, Mweka
Meals
Full board (breakfast, lunch & dinner)
Transport
Public shared shuttle van from Arusha to Machame Gate
Why 7 days
The extra acclimatisation night at Karanga gives this Machame route a higher summit success rate than the 6-day version while following the same scenic trail.
Gear
Personal climbing gear (boots, sleeping bag, poles, warm layers) is not included and can be hired in Arusha.
Fitness & altitude
This is a demanding high-altitude climb. Speak to your doctor about altitude sickness prevention well before departure.
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