Duration
8 days
Languages
English
The 8 Days Kilimanjaro Machame Route Climbing Tour is an extended trekking adventure designed for travelers who want to reach the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro while allowing extra time for acclimatization. Known as the “Whiskey Route,” Machame offers spectacular scenery as it passes through rainforest, moorland, alpine desert, and the high-altitude summit zone. The 8-day itinerary provides a gradual ascent and an additional acclimatization opportunity, making it a good option for trekkers seeking a more comfortable pace and a strong chance of reaching Uhuru Peak.
Your adventure begins with an early morning transfer from Moshi or Arusha to Machame Gate. After registration and meeting your mountain crew, begin hiking through the lush rainforest. The trail is surrounded by tall trees, plants, birds, and sometimes small wildlife. After several hours of hiking, arrive at Machame Camp, where your crew will have prepared your tent and meals.
$2,580Per person
After breakfast, continue climbing through the rainforest toward the upper slopes of Kilimanjaro. The vegetation gradually becomes shorter as you enter the moorland zone. The trail becomes steeper, offering beautiful views of the surrounding landscape and Mount Meru on clear days. Continue toward Shira Camp, where you will spend the night.
This day is dedicated to acclimatization. After breakfast, take a shorter hike across the Shira Plateau and explore the dramatic high-altitude landscape. Walking at a moderate altitude and returning to the same camp allows your body to adapt to the increasing elevation. Enjoy spectacular views of Kilimanjaro and the surrounding landscape before returning to camp for rest.
After breakfast, leave Shira and begin ascending toward Lava Tower, reaching an altitude of around 4,600 meters. This is an important acclimatization day because you climb high before descending to Barranco Camp. Along the way, you will see giant groundsels and lobelias, as well as dramatic volcanic landscapes. After lunch around Lava Tower, descend toward Barranco Camp.
Wake up to impressive views of the Barranco Wall. After breakfast, climb the famous Barranco Wall, using hands and feet at some sections with assistance from your guide. The trail continues across ridges and valleys toward Karanga Valley. After reaching Karanga Camp, enjoy lunch and spend the afternoon resting and acclimatizing.
After breakfast, continue toward Barafu Camp, the final base camp before the summit. The landscape becomes increasingly rocky and barren as you enter the alpine desert zone. Arrive at Barafu Camp, have lunch, and spend the afternoon preparing your summit equipment and resting. You will have an early dinner and go to bed early because the summit attempt begins around midnight.
Wake up around midnight and begin the summit climb. Trek slowly through the darkness toward Stella Point on the crater rim. From Stella Point, continue along the crater rim toward Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa at approximately 5,895 meters. Celebrate your achievement and take photographs before beginning the descent to Barafu Camp. After a short rest, continue down to Millennium Camp for dinner and overnight.
After breakfast, begin your final descent through the beautiful rainforest toward Mweka Gate. Once at the gate, complete the park exit procedures and receive your summit certificate if applicable. Meet your vehicle and transfer back to Moshi or Arusha for a well-deserved shower and rest, marking the end of your 8 Days Machame Route Kilimanjaro Climbing Tour.
Starts in Moshi, ends in Kilimanjaro.
Other stops
What's arranged for you to sleep and eat each night of the trip.
Camping
Camping
No accommodation
