• MOUNT KILIMANJARO CLIMBING VIA MACHAME ROUTE 7 DAYS
  • MOUNT KILIMANJARO CLIMBING VIA MACHAME ROUTE 7 DAYS
  • MOUNT KILIMANJARO CLIMBING VIA MACHAME ROUTE 7 DAYS
  • MOUNT KILIMANJARO CLIMBING VIA MACHAME ROUTE 7 DAYS
  • MOUNT KILIMANJARO CLIMBING VIA MACHAME ROUTE 7 DAYS

MOUNT KILIMANJARO CLIMBING VIA MACHAME ROUTE 7 DAYS

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ID: GYG761655-1226868
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Country: Tanzania

Duration: 7 days


Description

The Machame route, also known as the Whisky Route is one of the most scenic and recommended routes on Kilimanjaro.
DAY 1: MACHAME GATE – MACHAME CAMP: 10.75k /7mi | 5-6 hrs | Rainforest

Elevation: 1811m/5942ft to 3021m/9911ft
Altitude gained: 1210m

DAY 2: MACHAME CAMP – SHIRA CAMP: 5.3km/3mi | 4-5hrs | Moorland

Elevation: 3021m/9911ft to 3839m/12,595ft
Altitude gained: 818m

DAY 3: SHIRA CAMP – LAVA TOWER – BARRANCO CAMP: 10.75km/6mi | 5-6hrs | Semi-Desert

Elevation: 3839m/12,595ft to 3986m/13,077ft
Altitude gained: 147m

DAY 4: BARRANCO CAMP – KARANGA CAMP: 5.2km/3mi | 3-4hrs | Alpine Desert

Elevation: 3986m/13,077ft to 4034m/13,235ft
Altitude gained: 48m

DAY 5: HIKE KARANGA CAMP – BARAFU CAMP: 3.3km /2 mi | 3-4hrs | Alpine Desert

Elevation: 4034m/13,235ft to 4662m/15,295ft
Altitude gained: 628m

DAY 6: BARAFU CAMP – SUMMIT: 4.86km /3mi up | 5-7hrs | – MWEKA CAMP: 11.5km /7.2mi down | 5-6hrs | Glaciers, Snow Capped Summit

Elevation: 4662m/15,295ft to 5895m/19,341ft
Altitude gained: 1233m
Descent to 3106m/10,190ft
Altitude lost: 2789m

DAY 7: MWEKA CAMP – MWEKA GATE – MOSHI: 9.1km/6mi |3-4hrs | Rainforest

Elevation: 3106m/10,190ft to 1633m/5358ft
Altitude lost: 1473m

Highlights

  • Stunning views
  • high succes rate
  • Reasonable challenge
  • Plenty of time to acclimatize

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

On your arrival, our representative will be at the airport with the the signboard of your name on it
INCLUDED
  • Qualified guides with mountain crew
  • National park fees
  • Hut/camping fees and tents
  • Tents foam sleeping pads, cooking equipment, and (Cutlery / Crockery) eating utensils.
  • Rescue fees (required by the National Park)
  • Pulse oximeters
  • First aid kit
  • Guides, porters, cook, waiter salaries
  • Boiled water on the mountain
  • All meals on the mountain (breakfast, lunch & dinner)
  • Guides, porters, waiter, cook accommodation and entry fees on the mountain
NOT INCLUDED
  • Guides, Porters, Cook & Waiters tips

When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.