The Machame route is also known as the Whiskey route, given its reputation for being a
tough climb, in contrast to the easier Marangu route, which is known as the Coca Cola
route. Unlike the gradual incline and hut accomodations found on the Marangu Route, the
climbers on Machame hike steeper trails, for longer distances, while sleeping in tents.The
Machame Route climb can be done in a minimum of six days (five nights) on the mountain.
However, it is most often tackled over seven days (six nights), for a better altitude
acclimatization schedule.
The trek begins at Machame Gate, located in the southern base of mountain, within its lush,
fertile rainforest. The route heads toward the Shira Plateau, before circling along the
southern circuit halfway around the mountain, exposing the climber to great views from all
angles. The approach to the summit is made from the east, and the descent follows the
Mweka trail.
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One hour’s drive from Moshi to Machame gate, where we complete park formalities, meet
our crew of porters and start to climb! The first section of the route climbs steadily and
passes through magnificent, dense rainforest. This path is less well-trodden so it can get
somewhat overgrown in places and it is often wet and muddy underfoot.
Distance covered: 10.8km / 6.7mi
Approx. time taken: 6 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Accommodation: Tent
Our route continues on up through the forest until we reach the steep ascent onto the Shira
Plateau, where there are rewarding views of the mountain. Looking back, you will be able to
see Mt Meru rising high above Arusha town in the distance.
Distance covered: 5.4km / 3.4mi
Approx. time taken: 5 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Accommodation: Tent
Walking now on high moorland, the landscape changes the entire character of the trek. We
traverse the southwest side of Kilimanjaro, passing underneath the Lava Tower and the
final section of the Western Breach and finally reach camp The day has been spent at
altitude (up to 4600m), but we have followed the mountaineering code of ‘walk high, sleep
low’ to aid your body’s acclimatization to altitude.
Distance covered: 10.8km / 6.7mi
Approx. time taken: 8 hrs
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Accommodation: Tent
Our day starts by descending into the start of the Great Barranco, a huge ravine. We then
exit steeply, up the Great Barranco Wall, which divides us from the southeastern slopes of
Kibo. It’s a climb over rock, not technical but long and tiring. Passing underneath the Heim
and Kersten glaciers, we head towards the Karanga valley. From here we have a steep
climb up from Karanga valley to our night’s camp at Karanga camp, set at 3963m. For
those feeling strong we will go for a mid-afternoon acclimatization trek up to around 4200m
before descending back to camp for the night.
Distance covered: 5.5km / 3.4mi
Approx. time taken: 5 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Accommodation: Tent
After a good night’s rest and breakfast, we set off on our walk to Barafu camp at 4640m.
The climb will take us across desolate scree slopes with no vegetation around us at all. It’s
a tough steep walk made more difficult by the altitude. On arriving at camp we eat and
spend the afternoon resting as we prepare for a long night and day ahead. It is important to
keep hydrated and warm. We have an early dinner and then try to get some sleep as we
will be getting up at between 11pm and 12pm to start the climb to the summit.
Distance covered: 3km / 1.9mi
Approx. time taken: 3 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Accommodation: Tent
We start off at around midnight, and walk steeply upwards to the summit glaciers. We will
be climbing scree for 4 to 5 hours but gain incredible height over a short distance. The
views are spectacular. We should be on the crater rim at Stella Point (5739m) as the first
rays of the sun hit us. Spectacular ice cliffs within the crater surround us and the views to
jagged Mawenzi peak and beyond are breathtaking. Another hour’s walking takes us to the
summit, Uhuru Peak (5895m). We begin our descent by returning to Stella Point and then
descending on scree slope and track back to Barafu Camp for breakfast, before finally
heading down to Millennium Camp for a long well-earned rest.
Distance covered: 13.4km / 8.3mi
Approx. time taken: 12 – 15 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Accommodation: Tent
A gentle trek takes us down through the rain forest to Mweka Gate, where we complete
park formalities and receive certificates, which you can hang up with pride! We are then met
by our vehicles and return to the hotel in Moshi.
Distance covered: 12.1km / 7.5mi
Approx. time taken: 6 hours
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch Included Accommodation:Tent
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7 Days Climb Kilimanjaro Machame Route
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