The Machame route, also referred to as the Whiskey route, is one of the most popular routes on Kilimanjaro and a favorite for us. Machame route is one of the highest summit success rates given the topography and nature of the route. This route climbers to “trek high & sleep low”, thus making it a more favorable route for acclimatization. This climb offers some of the most spectacular scenery while on the mountain. The Machame route starts in the south west side of the mountain and proceeds steeply north, traversing the Shira plateau and eventually joining the Shira and Lemosho routes just after the Shira cave camp. The Machame route can be done in minimum 6 days, but a 7-day trek is recommended.
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You will be driven to the Machame Gate of Kilimanjaro National Park, which is approximately one hour from your hotel. There, you will sign in, meet your porters and will begin your climb. The first section of the route climbs steadily and passes through magnificent and dense rainforest. This section can get overgrown and is often wet and muddy.
Distance covered: 10.8km / 6.7mi
Approx. time taken: 6 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Your route continues up through the rainforest until you reach the steep ascent onto the Shira Plateau. Here, you will be rewarded with amazing views of the mountain. Looking back, you will see Mt. Meru rising high above Arusha in the distance.
Distance covered: 5.4km / 3.4mi
Approx. time taken: 5 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Walking on high moorland, the landscape changes the character of your trek. You will traverse the southwest side of Kilimanjaro, passing underneath Lava Tower and the final section of the Western Breach. Your day will reach an altitude of 4600 meters. As your camp will be at an altitude of 3960 meters, you will have followed the mountaineering code of ‘walk high, sleep low’. This is beneficial to acclimatizing to the altitude.
Distance covered: 10.8km / 6.7mi
Approx. time taken: 8 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Your day starts by descending into the Great Barranco, a huge ravine. Then, there will be a steep exit up the Great Barranco Wall, which divides the climb from the southeastern slopes of Kibo. This climb is over rock and is not technical but can be tiring. Passing underneath the Heim andKersten glaciers, you will head towards the Karanga Valley, which is the last stop for fresh water before the summit. You will begin to notice the scree forming on the terrain as you walk through the arid and desolate land towards Barafu Camp.
Distance covered: 8.5km / 5.3mi
Approx. time taken: 8 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Your gentle trek will continue down through the rainforest to the Mweka Gate. There, you will sign out of the park and receive your appropriate summit certificate. You will then be driven back to your hotel in Moshi, where you can treat yourself to a welcome shower and celebrate with cold drinks.
Distance covered: 9.1km / 7.5miles
Approx. time taken: 3 hours
Hotel: Bed &Breakfast
Your gentle trek will continue down through the rainforest to the Mweka Gate. There, you will sign out of the park and receive your appropriate summit certificate. You will then be driven back to your hotel in Moshi, where you can treat yourself to a welcome shower and celebrate with cold drinks.
Distance covered: 9.1km / 7.5miles
Approx. time taken: 3 hours
Hotel: Bed &Breakfast
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| Office In: | Tanzania |
| City: | Moshi |
| Since: | 2018 » (6) Years of Experience. |
| Size: | 15 - Employees |
Machame Route
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