Overview:
The Machame Route, also known as the “Whiskey Route,” is one of the most popular routes to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. Known for its scenic beauty, this route offers climbers diverse landscapes and breathtaking views. The 7-day itinerary allows for better acclimatization, increasing your chances of reaching the summit.
Tour Itinerary
After arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO). We’ll arrange a private transfer from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Arusha where the rest of the day is at rest. We’ll gather in the hostel for a pre-climb briefing and equipment check, and where you will be spending the night.
We’ll also make sure you have the required medical insurance and travel protection.
After leaving Arusha, arrive at the Machame Gate and meet your guides and porters. After registration, you start climbing with a picnic lunch through a rain forest for around 4 to 5 hours before reaching Machame Camp. For acclimatization, a walk up to a little higher altitude is taken in the late afternoon. After dinner, stay the night in Machame Camp.
Breakfast at the hotel, lunch and dinner on the mountain are included.
Accommodation: Tents
After breakfast, begin the hiking through a brief Savannah, forest, and other vegetation for 4 to 5 hours, with a picnic lunch along the way, before arriving at the Shira Hut in the afternoon. When climbing takes seven days or longer, an extra day can be spent in Shira for acclimatization, along with dinner and an overnight stay at the Shira hut.
Every meal is provided (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
Accommodation: Tents
After breakfast, you’ll take a leisurely hike through semi-glacier and sandy areas and stop for a picnic lunch before spending 3 to 4 hours at the Barranco Hut for dinner and spending the night.
Every meal is provided (breakfast, lunch and dinner).
Accommodation: Tents
After breakfast, climb through glaciers for around 4 to 5 hours before arriving at the Barafu Hut for dinner and the night. A picnic lunch should be taken along the way.
Every meal is provided (breakfast, lunch and dinner).
Accommodation: Tents
The last climb to the summit, either the ascent to the Pillar Point reached in around 5 to 6 hours and a further ascent to the Uhuru Peak reached in another approximately 45 minutes, begins with an early morning call at 7:00am for preparation and a breakfast. After signing and taking a brief break at Barafu Hut, descend to Mweka Hut via Gilman’s Point for an hour of rest and a light meal before descending again for dinner and an overnight stay.
Every meal is provided (breakfast, lunch and dinner).
After descend from the Mweka camp to the park gate, you will be picked up by your drive around evening and drive back to Arusha for spending entirely for night and dinner.
Note: Accommodation and Breakfast is included as part of the climb package.
Accommodation: Zawadi House Lodge
After a day of adventure of a life-time and long-life memories of Mount Kilimanjaro, you will be transferred to JRO for departure.
The End of Our Program…!
Price includes
- Transfer To/From Trekking
- All Trekking Fees
- All Park Entrance Fees
- English Speaking Guide
- Guide Allowance
- Mineral Drinking Water
Price Excludes
- Airport transfer
- Traveling insurance
- Laundry (Available at hotel).
- Medical insurance
- Personal items and toiletries.
- And all thing of personal natural
- Climbing gears