Kilimanjaro Climbing

Machame Route


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Program Highlights

  • Duration:

6 Days

  • Category:

Kilimanjaro Trekking

  • Destination

Kilimanjaro via Machame routelimanjaro via Lemosho route

  • Major attractions:

Africa’s highest mountain

  • Route info

Machame also known as the “Whiskey” route, is most popular for climbing Kilimanjaro. The trail is steep and challenging, therefore mostly suited for experienced hikers. However the route provide beautiful sceneric views

  • Start in /End in:

Moshi – Arusha or Moshi 

  • Fundamental items:

hiking pants, winter jacket, long sleeve shirts, hiking boots, trekking socks, warm gloves, sunglasses and toiletries

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Program Details


Day 1: Machame Gate (1800m) To Machame Camp (2835m)


Drive from the hotel in Moshi to Machame gate for registration formalities and trekking preparations. Start climbing through coffee and maize plantations leading into the rainforest. The trail leads to Machame camp where hot dinner will be awaiting. Overnight at the camp.


Hike through the rainforest into the moorland zone displaying magnificent view of Kibo and Mawenzi (Kilimanjaro’s peaks). Climb steeply crossing over Shira plateau for a lunch break. The path moves on to Shira camp to arrive in the evening. Dinner and sleep at the camp.


Trek from the Shira plateau through the ‘Garden of the Senecios’, to climb the great Lava Tower called “shark’s tooth”. This is meant for acclimatization which enables your body getting used to high altitude. Get time to rest while at the tower and have lunch.

Descend down the tower and proceed with walking to arrive at Barranco camp in the evening. Dinner and sleep at the camp.


Climb steeply up the Barranco wall leading into the Karanga valley with stunning views of the Heim glacier. Arrive Karanga Camp by afternoon to have lunch.

Trek out of Karanga valley to hit the junction connecting with Mweka trail. The path leads on to Barafu camp. Rest upon arrival and drink large amounts of water in preparation for the summit day. It’s recommended to sleep early by 19:00.


Wake up by 23:30 for a hot cup of coffee and putting on trekking gears. Start climbing by midnight through the volcanic screen to reach Stella point (5756m) by sunrise. Take time to rest and make the final round trip to reach Uhuru Peak (5895m).

At the summit, take pictures while feeling accomplished standing at the roof of Africa. Start descending which is quite fast. The path leads to Mwekahut (3,100m) to arrive in the eveningfor dinner and sleep.


Descendthrough moorland into the beautiful lush green forest. Arrive at the gate by mid-day for tipping the crew (guides, porters and cookers) and certificate awards. Green certificates are awarded to hikers who reached Gilman’s and golden to the ones who reached Uhuru peak.

Drive back to the hotel for a well-deserved rest.

End of tour!


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Price Inclusion

  • Kilimanjaro park permits
  • Professional mountain crew (guides, cooks and porters)
  • Two nights accommodation (before and after climb)
  • Camping facilities
  • Boiled water while at the mountain
  • Sleeping bags
  • First aid kit
  • 3 proper meals+ mineral water and tea/coffee
  • Certificates for successful climb

Price Exclusion

  • International flights
  • Tanzanian Visa
  • Trekking gears rentals
  • Tips for guides and cooks
  • All things of personal nature
  • Extra meals and drinks
  • Extended tours

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