6 Days Mount Kilimanjaro Climb – Machame Route
The most popular and scenic route to the summit of Africa’s highest mountain.
The Machame Route, also known as the “Whiskey Route,” offers beautiful views, varied landscapes, and a high summit success rate due to its excellent acclimatization profile. It’s ideal for those with good fitness and a desire for a scenic challenge.
Day 1: Machame Gate (1,800m) – Machame Camp (3,010m)
Start your climb through lush rainforest after park registration.
Distance: 11 km | Duration: 5–7 hours | Habitat: Rainforest
Day 2: Machame Camp – Shira Camp (3,840m)
Trek into the heather zone and enjoy views across the Shira Plateau.
Distance: 8 km | Duration: 5–6 hours | Habitat: Moorland
Day 3: Shira Camp – Lava Tower (4,630m) – Barranco Camp (3,976m)
Ascend to Lava Tower for acclimatization, then descend to Barranco Valley.
Distance: 10 km | Duration: 6–8 hours | Habitat: Alpine desert
Day 4: Barranco Camp – Barafu Camp (4,673m)
Climb the famous Barranco Wall, pass Karanga Camp, and reach Barafu Base Camp.
Distance: 9 km | Duration: 8–9 hours | Habitat: Alpine desert
Day 5: Barafu Camp – Uhuru Peak (5,895m) – Mweka Camp (3,100m)
Midnight summit push to Uhuru Peak via Stella Point. Descend to Mweka Camp for rest.
Distance: 17 km | Duration: 12–14 hours
Day 6: Mweka Camp – Mweka Gate – Transfer to Moshi/Arusha
Final descent through the forest. Receive your summit certificate at the gate.
Distance: 10 km | Duration: 3–4 hours
Includes
- Private transportation to and from the selected route
- Airport pick-up
- Quality, waterproof four-season private mountain sleeping tents
- Certified, experienced English-speaking mountain guides (other languages on request – $25/day supplement)
- All Kilimanjaro National Park fees, taxes, and climbing permits
- Government taxes
- All meals on the mountain, prepared by our professional cook
- Salaries for guides, porters, and cook
- Fair porter treatment
- Emergency oxygen & pulse oximeter
- Boiled drinking water & hot drinks
- Personal Summit Certificate
Excludes
- Hotel before/after trek (available on request)
- Personal trekking gear (e.g., sleeping bags, hiking boots – available for rent)
- Tips for guide, porters, and cook
- International flights & visa
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
- Personal expenses
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