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6-Day Machame Route – Scenic & Successful

Nicknamed the “Whiskey Route” for its adventure, this is Kilimanjaro’s most popular climb.


Perfect for:

  • First-time trekkers
  • Fit adventurers
  • Those who want great views + solid acclimatization

Overview

The Machame Route is the perfect balance of scenery, challenge, and summit success. It winds through tropical rainforest, moorlands, and glaciers — offering a rewarding and varied landscape at every stage. This is Kilimanjaro’s most climbed route, and for good reason.


Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Moshi Arrival
Arrival, gear check, and overnight stay at the base town.

Day 2: Machame Gate to Machame Camp (3,000m)
Start through dense forest. Look for colobus monkeys.

Day 3: Machame Camp to Shira Camp (3,850m)
Steep climb with wide-open moorland views.

Day 4: Shira to Lava Tower (4,630m), down to Barranco Camp (3,960m)
Acclimatization hike – climb high, sleep low.

Day 5: Barranco to Barafu Camp (4,640m)
Climb the Barranco Wall. Rest early for summit night.

Day 6: Barafu to Uhuru Peak (5,895m), descend to Mweka Camp
Midnight summit push, sunrise on Africa’s roof.

Day 7: Mweka Camp to Gate – Transfer to Hotel


✅ Included

  • All park fees, tents, and meals
  • 2 hotel nights (pre/post)
  • Mountain crew: guides, cook, porters
  • Purified water, oxygen backup

❌ Not Included

  • Flights
  • Tips
  • Travel insurance
  • Climbing gear

Best Time to Go

January–March & June–October


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Machame Route – Kilimanjaro Climb
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Machame Route – Kilimanjaro Climb

Price per person (Trek + Tour)

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1 pax 2 pax 3 pax 4 pax 5 pax 6 pax 7 pax 8+ pax
6 Days Trek (8-day tour) $3,504 $2,734 $2,489 $2,444 $2,406 $2,295 $2,221 $2,163
7 Days Trek (9-day tour) $3,925 $3,070 $2,806 $2,754 $2,695 $2,573 $2,497 $2,427

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