Machame Route
Known as the "Whiskey Route" — varied terrain and dramatic scenery on Kilimanjaro's most popular path, with a full acclimatization day built in.
Day-By-Day Itinerary
01Day
Machame Gate to Machame Camp
Machame Gate (1,800m) to Machame Camp (2,835m) through rainforest.
02Day
Machame Camp to Shira Camp
Machame Camp to Shira Camp (3,750m), crossing moorland to the Shira Plateau.
03Day
Shira Camp via Lava Tower to Barranco Camp
Shira Camp to Lava Tower (4,630m) then down to Barranco Camp (3,960m) — “climb high, sleep low” acclimatization.
04Day
Barranco Wall to Karanga Camp
Barranco Wall scramble to Karanga Camp (3,995m).
05Day
Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp
Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp (4,673m), the summit base camp.
06Day
Summit Push to Uhuru Peak & Descend to Mweka Camp
Midnight summit push to Uhuru Peak, descend to Mweka Camp.
07Day
Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate
Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate — certificates and drive back to your hotel.
Included & Excluded
Included
- Park, camping & rescue fees
- Certified mountain guides, cooks & porters
- All meals on the mountain & purified water
- Quality sleeping & mess tents (camping routes) or huts (Marangu)
- Oxygen & first-aid kit
- Airport transfers & pre-climb briefing
Excluded
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Travel & medical insurance
- Personal climbing gear
- Tips & gratuities for the mountain crew