Easy & Moderate
Classic
The 7-Days Machame Route offers an exhilarating and scenic adventure to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. This route, known as the “Whiskey Route,” is perfect for experienced climbers, providing ample time for acclimatization and enhancing summit success. Starting in a lush rainforest, you’ll trek through diverse ecosystems including moorlands, desert, and alpine zones. Highlights include the challenging ascent of the Barranco Wall, breathtaking views of the Great Breach Wall, and the final push to Uhuru Peak under the night sky, reaching Africa’s highest point at 5,895 meters.
The trek culminates with a rewarding descent to Mweka Gate, where climbers receive their official summit certificate. Along the way, you’ll camp at iconic locations like Shira 2, Barranco, and Barafu, with panoramic views of Kilimanjaro’s glaciers and volcanic terrain. This unforgettable experience offers the perfect balance of adventure, beauty, and personal triumph, making it ideal for those seeking a challenging yet achievable climb.
After picking you up from your hotel, we will drive you to Londorosi gate for registration before proceeding to Lemosho gate. Once there, you will start your trek through a tranquil montane forest, which is a natural habitat for black and white colobus monkeys. Eventually, you will arrive at Big Tree Campsite where you will be served dinner and provided with comfortable overnight accommodations.
Elevation: 2,850m/ 9,350ft ft
Distance: 11 km/7 miles
Hiking Time: 5-7 hours
Habitat: Rainforest
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Starting our day off in the Rainforest Zone at Machame Camp (9,350 ft or 2,850m), we will be leaving the Rainforest Zone to head to our next campsite, Shira 2 Camp (12,621 ft or 3,847m).
We are now entering the next ecological zone, the Moorland/Heather Zone. Trees are scarcer and small plants become more common.
Overnight at Shira 2 Camp.
Starting at Shira 2 Camp (12,621 ft or 3,847m), we start trekking to our next camp – Barranco Camp (13,066 ft or 3,983 m). We hike towards the Lava Tower for lunch.
After having lunch, we begin to make our descent to Barranco Camp. The landscape becomes more and more desolate as desert starts to take over.
The views of the Great Breach Wall are fantastic from this camp, probably better than anywhere else on the mountain. We camp at Barranco Camp (13,066 ft or 3,983 m).
We climb from Barranco Camp (13,066ft or 3,983 m) to Karanga Camp (13,106ft or 3,994 m).
To get to Karanga Camp, we must cross over the Barranco Wall. This climb is not technical and you will have the guides to assist you. This trek takes approximately 4-5 hours to complete.
Afterwards we will rest for the remainder of the day. We camp overnight at Karanga Camp.
We climb from Karanga Camp (13,106ft or 3,994 m) to Barafu Camp (15,239ft or 4,644 m). This trek takes approximately 4-5 hours to complete.
Afterwards we will rest for the remainder of the day. We camp overnight at Barafu Camp. We will be going to sleep at about 7 pm, in order to wake up at 11 pm for our summit climb.
Starting at Barafu Camp (15,239ft or 4,644 m) we will begin our summit trek to Uhuru Peak (19,341ft or 5,895m). We will wake up at 11:00 PM the night before to get prepared and start trekking around midnight. This trek takes approximately 7 hours to complete.
You will be reaching the summit around sunrise. Congratulations on reaching the summit of Mt Kilimanjaro. Spend a few minutes savouring your accomplishment and taking photos.
We descend via Stella Point, all the way down to Mweka Camp (10,204ft or 3,110 m) in the Moorland/Heather Zone. This descent portion takes approximately 6-8 hours.
You’ll have a dayroom to pack, freshen up, and prepare for your journey back home. Before departing you may consider extending your adventure with a Tanzania safari or a well-deserved relaxation in Zanzibar. Choose to add on this exciting option and make the most of your trip with us at Kilifaith Adventures.
You’ll have a dayroom to pack, freshen up, and prepare for your journey back home. Before departing you may consider extending your adventure with a Tanzania safari or a well-deserved relaxation in Zanzibar. Choose to add on this exciting option and make the most of your trip with us at Kilifaith Adventures.
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