7 DAYS MACHAME ROUTE

Mount Kilimanjaro

TREK OVERVIEW

Machame Route on Mount Kilimanjaro is well known as “Whiskey Route” – The eight days seven nights Machame variation is the ideal schedule for this route. On the 7 nights 8 days Machame Route, the trek from Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp is broken up in to two days, allowing for a short day just prior to Uhuru Peak attempt. This is very important for the climbers because the summit day starts very early, around midnight, so climbers are sleep deprived going into the toughest day on the mountain. By having a short day before hand, trekkers can be better rested.

The total time during the mountain climbing will be 5 nights 6 days on Machame Route.

Please take a Note: That we only organize private treks, there will be only yourself and your travel partner(s) during Mount Kilimanjaro Expedition unless you create your own group with your friends.

ITINERARY

Day 1: Machame Gate (1,800m) to Machame Camp (3,000m)

Distance: 11 km | Hiking Time: 5–7 hours
Climate: Rainforest (humid and lush)
Acclimatization: Begins gently with altitude gain
Highlight: Walk through the dense, green rainforest filled with birdlife and exotic flora

Day 2: Machame Camp to Shira Camp (3,840m)

Distance: 5 km | Hiking Time: 4–6 hours
Climate: Moorland (cooler, less vegetation)
Acclimatization: Moderate elevation gain helps your body adjust
Highlight: Panoramic views of Mount Meru and the Shira Plateau

Day 3: Shira Camp to Lava Tower (4,630m), then down to Barranco Camp (3,960m)

Distance: 10 km | Hiking Time: 6–8 hours
Climate: Alpine Desert (thin air, dry)
Acclimatization: “Climb high, sleep low” strategy aids altitude adjustment
Highlight: Reaching Lava Tower, a key acclimatization point and geological wonder

Day 4: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp (4,035m)

Distance: 5 km | Hiking Time: 4–5 hours
Climate: Alpine Desert
Acclimatization: Maintains altitude for steady adaptation
Highlight: Conquering the iconic Barranco Wall, a fun and challenging climb

Day 5: Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp (4,640m)

Distance: 4 km | Hiking Time: 3–4 hours
Climate: Alpine Desert, cold and windy
Acclimatization: Final push before summit night
Highlight: Preparing mentally and physically for the summit attempt under starry skies

Day 6: Summit Day – Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak (5,895m), then down to

Mweka Camp (3,100m)
Distance: 17 km | Hiking Time: 11–14 hours
Climate: Arctic (freezing, icy winds at summit)
Acclimatization: Maximum altitude reached, then descent
Highlight: Reaching Uhuru Peak at sunrise—Africa’s highest point and the trek’s ultimate reward

Day 7: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate (1,640m)

Distance: 10 km | Hiking Time: 3–4 hours
Climate: Rainforest
Acclimatization: Return to lower altitudes
Highlight: Celebrate your successful trek and receive your Kilimanjaro summit certificate

END OF TREK

INCLUSIONS

  • Guiding Fee
  • Transport during the trip
  • Drinking Water
  • Hiking and safety equipment
  • Permit and Entrace Fees
  • Group Porters (transport of tents, cooking equipments etc for the group)
  • Accommodation
  • Air Port Transfers

EXCLUSIONS

  • International Flights ( From / To Home )
  • Tips (tipping guideline US$20.00 pp per day)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Alcohol Drinks
  • Rescue Fee
  • Climbing Gear

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