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Kilimanjaro Machame Trek

The Whiskey Route to the Roof of Africa

Package Overview

A six-day climb-only ascent of Mount Kilimanjaro via the scenic and popular Machame Route.

The Machame Route (nicknamed the "Whiskey Route") is Kilimanjaro's most popular path for good reason: excellent scenery, a strong acclimatization profile, and a genuinely high summit success rate.

This is a climb-only package — no safari extension — ideal for travelers who want to focus entirely on the mountain, or who are adding their own safari or Zanzibar days separately.

Day By Day Itinerary

D1
Mountain

Machame Gate to Machame Camp

Begin the climb through lush rainforest to your first overnight camp.

D2
Mountain

Machame Camp to Shira Camp

Ascend through moorland with sweeping views of Kibo peak.

D3
Mountain

Shira Camp to Barranco Camp via Lava Tower

A climb-high, sleep-low acclimatization day past the dramatic Lava Tower.

D4
Mountain

Barranco to Karanga to Barafu Camp

Cross the Barranco Wall and continue to high camp in preparation for the summit push.

D5
Mountain

Summit Day: Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak

A midnight ascent to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa, followed by descent to Mweka Camp.

D6
Mountain

Descent & Certificate Ceremony

Final descent to Mweka Gate and a celebratory certificate presentation.

What's Included

  • All Kilimanjaro National Park fees and Machame Route camping fees
  • Full mountain crew: certified guide(s), cook, and porters
  • Camping equipment (tents, mess tent) and 3 meals daily on the mountain
  • Summit certificate and transfer back to your hotel after the climb
  • International flights and Tanzania visa fees
  • Personal climbing gear (rental available on request)
  • Travel and high-altitude evacuation insurance
  • Tips for mountain crew
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