Machame route has been nicknamed the “Whiskey” route. It is the second most popular and one of the most scenic routes on the mountain. All climbers sleep in tents (tents are included) and meals are served in a dinner tent or on a blanket outside. It is done over 6 days, so acclimatization is easier, and the success rate is fairly high. It is for physically fit people with some hiking experience. Descent is down the Mweka trail staying at the Mweka or Millenium camp the final night on the mountain.
DAY 1: Arrival
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport
After arriving at the Airport you will be picked up by a Snow Peak Adventure and Safari representative and transferred to your hotel in Moshi or Arusha. Later on your guide will come to brief you about the trek and do an equipment check to make sure you have all the necessary mountain gear. Overnight and dinner at your hotel in Moshi/Arusha
DAY 2: Machame Gate (1800 m) to Machame Camp (2835 m)
•Distance : 11 km
• Hiking time : 5-6 hrs
• Altitude gained : 1035
• Habitat : Montane rainforest
After breakfast you will be picked up at the hotel around 8:00 am and transferred to Machame gate. On the way you will see coffee and banana plantations grown by Chagga people. After arriving at Machame gate you will go through some park formalities such as registration then you will start your mount Kilimanjaro climbing at the Machame gate. Your first day hike is through a tropical rain forest up to Machame camp (2835 m). On the route you will have a picnic lunch. Overnight at Machame camp.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included
Accommodation : Machame camp ( in the tents )
DAY 3: Machame Camp (2835 m) to Shira Cave Camp (3750 m)
• Distance 6 km
• Hiking time : 3-4 hrs
• Altitude gained : 915 m
• Habitat : Moorland zone
You start to hike around 8:00 am. You will climb an hour to the top of the forest and then 1 hour at a gentler gradient through the moorland zone. After a short lunch (snacks) and break, you continue up a rocky ridge, the Shira plateau. At this point you will be able to see an eastern direction, the western breach with its stunning glacier. Overnight at Shira Campsite (3750 m).
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included
Accommodation : Shira cave camp( in the tents)
DAY 4: Shira Cave Camp (3750 m) to BarancoCamp (3900 m)
• Distance : 10 km
• Hiking time : 6-7 hrs
• Altitude gained/ Lost : 850m/700m
• Habitat : Alpine desert/ Moorland zone
To take advantage of acclimatization, we will hike to high altitude and then descend to a lower altitude. The trek will take us into alpine desert up to lava tower (4600 m) before descending to Baranco Camp (3900 m). This descent to Barranco Camp takes about 3 hours and offers great opportunities to take some beautiful pictures of the Western Breach and Barranco wall. The campsite is situated in a valley below the Barranco wall which should provide you a memorable sunset while waiting for dinner. Overnight at Barranco Camp (3900 m).
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included
Accommodation : Barranco camp (in the tents)
DAY 5: Barranco Camp (3900 m) to Karanga Camp (4000m)
• Distance : 6 km
• Hiking time : 4-5 hrs
• Altitude gained : 100m
• Habitat : Alpine desert zone
After breakfast we continue up a steep ridge to the great Barranco wall, then you climb this imposing obstacle which turn to be easier than it looks. Topping out just below the item 6 lacer you can now appreciate just how beautiful Kilimanjaro really is. With Kibo glaciers soaring overhead, you descend into the lush Karanga Valley camp site. From the camp you can look east and see the jugged peaks of Mawenzi. After a hot lunch in camp, your afternoon is at leisure for resting. This short day is very important for you acclimatization since your summit push is about to start.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation : Karanga Camp (at in the tents)
DAY 6: Karanga Camp (4000 m) to Barafu Camp (4640m)
• Distance : 4 km
• Hiking time : 2-3 hrs
• Altitude : 672m
• Habitat : High alpine desert
After breakfast you will start hiking to Barafu Camp (4640 m). On the way you will have a good view of the Kibo and Mawenzi peaks. After arriving at the campsite we have lunch and a long rest waiting for long-night and a day ahead. Dinner will be early and then try to get some sleep as we will be getting up around midnight to start climb to the summit
Meals : Breakfast,Lunch and Dinner included
Accommodation : Barafu Camp in (the tents)
DAY 7: Barafu Camp (4637 m) to UHURU PEAK (5895 m) then down to Mweka Camp (3100 m)
• Distance : 5 km Ascent/12 km Descent
• Hiking time : 6-7 hrs up / 5-6 hrs down
• Altitude gained/Lost : 1223m/2795m
• Habitat : Summit/Moorland zone
We will wake up very early, at around 11:30 Pm, some light tea with cookies will be ready for you. We will climb scree for 4 to 5 hours but gain incredible height over a short distance. The view is spectacular. We should be on the crater rim at Stella point (5756 m) as the first rays of the sun hit us. Then it will take us 1 hour form Stella point to Uhuru peak (5895 m) were you take some photos for a few minutes before we start descending to Barafu Camp for lunch and some rest, and then walk down to Mweka Camp (3100 m) for dinner and overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included
Accommodation : Mweka camp (in the tents)
DAY 8: Mweka Camp (3100 m ) to Mweka Gate (1630m)
• Distance : 10 km
• Hiking time : 3-4 hrs
• Altitude lost : 1470 m
• Habitat : Montane rainforest
After breakfast you continue the final descend, it’s a couple of hours further now from Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate, where you will collect your certificates. After complete park formalities and receiving the certificates, a private car will take you back to your hotel where you can have a warm shower. It’s definitely time to celebrate!
Meals : Breakfast and Lunch included
Accommodation : Hotel in Moshi / Arusha town
DAY 9: Departure /other destination in Tanzania
Later in the evening or the next day you will be transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport to board your home bound flight. Also Snow Peak Adventure and Safari can organize an affordable safari trip to one of the best wildlife parks in Tanzania such as Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater or Tarangire National Park.
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