Machame, also named "Whiskey Route", is one of the most popular ones on Kilimanjaro. Starting in the rainforest at 1,850 metres, the trail goes through all the climate zones of Kilimanjaro, providing you with good acclimatisation due to smooth elevation gain combined with the daily changing equatorial wonderful landscapes.
This Kilimanjaro trek is recommended only to experienced climbers that have already been acclimatised before and are physically fit as it can be very physically demanding. If preferred, you have the option to spend an extra day at Karanga Camp (4,035 metres) for better acclimatisation.Machame, also named "Whiskey Route", is one of the most popular ones on Kilimanjaro. Starting in the rainforest at 1,850 metres, the trail goes through all the climate zones of Kilimanjaro, providing you with good acclimatisation due to smooth elevation gain combined with the daily changing equatorial wonderful landscapes.
This Kilimanjaro trek is recommended only to experienced climbers that have already been acclimatised before and are physically fit as it can be very physically demanding. If preferred, you have the option to spend an extra day at Karanga Camp (4,035 metres) for better acclimatisation.
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Itinerary
Day 1
Trekking from Machame Gate to Machame Camp
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A guide and a mountain support crew will arrive at the hotel in the morning in order to meet you and hold a quick briefing, after which you will travel by vehicle to Kilimanjaro National Park's entrance: Machame Gate (1,800 metres). From here, you'll begin your first day of trekking to Machame Camp, where you'll stay the night.
Accommodation
Machame Camp★2 star
Activities
Trekking from Machame Gates to Machame Camp
Transportations
Private Driver from Arusha to Machame Gate
Meals
Lunch and dinner
Destinations
Hai
Day 2
Trekking from Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut
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After breakfast, you will start trekking up to the second high-altitude camp, Shira Camp (3,845 metres). On this day, you will emerge from the rainforest and for the first time, you'll be able to see stunning views of the Shira Plateau laid out in front of you. When you reach the camp, you will have lunch and some rest, after which the group will go on an acclimatisation hike towards Lava Tower Camp with a 300-metre gain in altitude. Back down at Shira Camp, you will be served a hot dinner.
Accommodation
Shira Camp
Activities
Trekking from Machame Camp to Shira Camp
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Destinations
Hai
Kilimanjaro Region
Day 3
Trekking from Shira Camp to the Lava Tower and Descend to Barranco Camp
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After breakfast, you will leave Shira Camp (3,845 metres) and start your way to the key point of the route: Lava Tower (4,630 metres). You may feel some discomfort, but in order to successfully acclimate to the altitude you have to spend at least 1-2 hours here, so this is where lunch will be. Then you will descend to Barranco Camp (3,960 metres). Here, you can see the famous Barranco Wall, impressive in both its massive size and steepness!
Accommodation
Barranco Camp★2 star
Activities
Trekking from Shira Camp to the Lava Tower and Descent to Barranco Camp
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Destinations
Kilimanjaro Region
Rombo
Day 4
Trekking from Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp
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This morning means an early wake-up and the start of summiting Barranco Wall. Hiking up the gorge wall is not difficult and only takes around an hour. After a couple of hours, you will have to complete the ascent to Barafu Camp (4,640 metres) where you will be served a hot dinner. It is better to spend the remainder of the day resting and sleeping before night summiting.
Accommodation
Barafu Camp★2 star
Activities
Trekking from Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Destinations
Kilimanjaro Region
Rombo
Day 5
Ascend to Uhuru Peak and Descend to Millennium Camp at 3,820 Metres
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You'll depart at midnight from Barafu Camp (4,640 metres) and the start of summiting Kilimanjaro: Uhuru Peak (5,895 metres). The climb is relatively simple; however, the most challenging part is the high altitude. You will get a personal guide for the entire ascent to monitor your physical and mental conditions. After your successful ascent to Uhuru Peak, you'll descend to the nearest glacier and return to Barafu Camp. After a short rest, you'll continue your descent to Millennium Camp.
Accommodation
Millenium Camp★2 star
Activities
Ascent to Uhuru Peak and Descent to Millennium Camp
Destinations
Kilimanjaro Region
Rombo
Day 6
Descend from Millennium Camp to Mweka Gate
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Today concludes your Kilimanjaro trek. The camp is situated in a tropical rainforest. When you wake up, you will feel relief from the reduction of the height and the satisfaction of reaching the summit. After a warm breakfast, you will head for the park's exit: Mweka Gate (1,650 metres).
Activities
Descent from Millennium Camp to Mweka Gate
Transportations
Private Driver from Mount Kilimanjaro to Kilimanjaro International Airport
Meals
Breakfast and lunch
Destinations
Rombo
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What’s included?
5 nights accommodation
6 activities
4 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 4 dinners
Airport transfer
Entrance fees
Ground transportation
Licensed English speaking guides
Trekking permits
What’s not included?
Alcohol beverages
Domestic flights
Entry visas / airport departure tax
Gratuities
International flights
Laundry
Personal expenses
Travel insurance
Notes
Also included:
- Sleeping bags
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