7 Days Machame Route, known as “Whiskey Route” is among the popular and scenic climbing route to Mount Kilimanjaro. Starting from Machame Gate the route also provide options for additional days example 8 days to enhance the acclimatization for successiful summit. The route lead through bushland, rainforest, heath/moorland, alpine desert and Arctic.
Climb Highlights:
- Spectacular Views.
- Scenic Route.
- Camping Experience.
- High Success Summit Rate.
- Option for additional day from 7 to 8 Days for more acclimatization.
Day 01: Arrival to the Airport and transfer to hotel.
Arrival airport Kilimanjaro or Arusha then picked up by our drive guide then transfer the hotel for the preparation and accommodation.
Our mountain guide will provide briefing and checkup of the equipments.
Day 2: Transfer to Machame Gate (1800m) – Machame Camp (2830m)
Early morning transfer to Machame gate for registration and final arrangements ready to begin the climbing safari.
After registration begin walking through the rain forest vegetation to reach the Machame camp for dinner and overnight.
Climbing time: 5 hours, Distance: About 7 km, Habitat: Rainforest.
Day 3: Machame Camp (2800m) – Shira Cave Camp (3750m)
Morning breakfast then begin walking to reach Shira camp for dinner and overnight.
Hiking time: 5 hours, Distance: About 7 km, Habitat: Heath / Moorland.
Day 4: Shira Cave Camp (3750m) – Lava Tower (4600m) – Barranco Camp (3900m)
After morning breakfast begin a hike to reach Barranco Camp for dinner and overnight. The trail pass through Lava Tower for acclimatization.
Hiking time: 7 hours, Distance: About 11 km, Habitat: Heath / Moorland, Alpine desert.
Day 5: Barranco Camp (3900m) – Karanga Camp (3995m) – Barafu Camp (4667m)
After morning breakfast ascent the barranco wall to reach Karanga camp for lunch then proceed to Barafu camp for dinner and rest before midnight summit.
Hiking time: About 7 hours, Distance: About 9 km, Habitat: Alpine desert, Arctic, Heath / Moorland and Rainforest.
Day 6: Barafu Camp (4667m) – Uhuru Peak (5895m) – Mweka Camp (3100m)
Midnight wakeup ready to ascent the Uhuru peak. Reach the uhuru peak early in the morning. After reaching the Uhuru peak begin to descend to Barafu camp.
Upon arrival to the camp enjoy late breakfast before descend to Mweka Camp for dinner and overnight.
Hiking time: 7 hours to reach Uhuru Peak and the 7 hours to descend to Mweka camp, Distance: About 14 km, Habitat: Alpine desert, Mountain forest.
Day 7: Mweka Camp (3100m) – Mweka Gate (1980m)
After morning breakfast descend to Mweka gate to finalize. From Mweka gate transfer to hotel for dinner and overnight or late transfer to airport for flight.
Hiking time: 3 hours, Distance: About 2 km, Habitat: Forest.
End of the Tour.
What Includes:
Park fees, Camping fees, Rescue fees, Government tax, Professional Mountain Guide, Porters, First aid kit, Three meals per program to the mountain, Pickup and Transfer services, Mountain camping equipments include tents, mattress, sleeping bags and pillows.
What Excludes:
International / Local flights, Visa fees, Items of a personal nature such as passport, Visa, Travel insurance, Souvenirs, Alcohol, Medical evacuation insurance, Tips.
