Machame Route

Overview

Known as the "Whiskey Route", Machame is the most popular route to tackle Kilimanjaro. Its steep ascents, stunning scenery, and high summit success rate make it a favorite among climbers.

Duration Options: 6-Days or 7-Days | Starting Fee: USD 1864 | Difficulty: T3 Trials
Daily Distance: 15-20km | Daily Ascent: 500-1000m

Itinerary

Day 1

Machame Gate (1,790m) → Machame Camp (3,010m)

Distance: 10.3km | Time: 4:40h | Ascent: 1200m

Day 2

Machame Camp (3,010m) → Shira Camp (3,845m)

Distance: 4.75km | Time: 2:50h | Ascent: 850m | Descent: 30m

Day 3

Shira Camp (3,845m) → Lava Tower Hut (4,640m) → Barranco Camp (3,960m)

Distance: 9.7km | Time: 5:10h | Ascent: 770m | Descent: 650m

Day 4

Barranco Camp (3,950m) → Karanga Camp (3,930m)

Distance: 4.45km | Time: 2:40h | Ascent: 350m | Descent: 270m

Day 5

Karanga Camp (3,930m) → Barafu Camp (4,700m)

Distance: 3.5km | Time: 2:25h | Ascent: 570m

Day 6

Barafu Camp → Summit (5,895m) → Mweka Camp (3,100m)

Distance: 16.6km | Time: 10:50h | Ascent: 1,220m | Descent: 2,790m

Day 7

Mweka Camp (3,100m) → Mweka Gate (1,800m) → Moshi

Distance: 8.7km | Time: 3:40h | Descent: 1,420m

Package Details

Included in the Package

Transfers to/from Kilimanjaro trailhead
All park fees (conservation, camping, crew, rescue, VAT)
Summit certificate
Camping equipment & accommodation on the mountain
All meals prepared by professional high-altitude cooks
All drinks (coffee, tea, hot chocolate, water)
Sleeping mats & group hiking equipment
Medical kits
Professional guides & support crew
Porter for your duffel bag up to 18kg

Excluded from the Package

Airline tickets & visas
Personal hiking gear rentals
Snacks & personal medicines
Tips for mountain crew (25|20|15 USD per person)
Travel insurance

Note: Best climbing season: June – October.