- +255766657854
- [email protected]
- Arusha - Tanzania
- Authentic African Safaris & Kilimanjaro Treks
The Machame route, also referred to as the Whiskey route, is one of the most popular routes on Kilimanjaro. Despite being a tough climb compared to the Marangu route, the Machame route has one of the highest summit success rates given the topography of the route which allows climbers to “trek high & sleep low” hence making it a more favorable route for acclimatization. This route offers some of the most spectacular scenery while on the mountain. The Machame route starts in the south west side of the mountain and proceeds steeply north, traversing the Shira plateau and eventually joining the Shira and Lemosho routes at the Shira camp. The Machame route can be done in minimum 6 days but a 7 day trek is recommended so climbers are well rested and acclimatized before making the final ascent to the summit.
Arrive at Kilimanjaro Airport. Meet with amazing welcomes from our driver and transfer to Arusha City 50 Minutes to one hour. You’ll check in at Tulia Boutique hotel and Spa. The hotel has a beautiful room, delicious meal, swimming pool and Spa. Your overnight in this hotel based on bed and breakfast.
Morning after breakfast with packed picnic lunch our team will pick you and drive to Machame Park gate 2hrs. Upon arrival, you’ll start walking slowly through heavy rainforest to Machame hut campsite. On the way you can see black and white Colobus Monkeys and blue Monkeys. Great scenery, lush and huge rain forest makes this route unique. The walk takes about 5-6 hrs. Overnight stay at Machame hut campsite 2,835m.
Morning after breakfast with packed picnic lunch, continue walking to Shira cave campsite. The day is clear, walking on the heather and moorland zone. Today the trail is a bit steep. Two peaks Shira and Kibo seen well. You’ll see perfect view of Mount Meru in Arusha as well. The walk takes about 4-5hrs. Overnight at Shira cave campsite 3,750m.
Morning after breakfast with packed picnic lunch continue walking east side facing Kibo peak. The day is chill crossing to the alpine desert. Get picnic lunch at Lava tower 4,600m. After lunch descend to the baranco camp. The walk today takes approximately 6-7hrs . Overnight at Baranco camp 3,900m.
Morning after breakfast with packed picnic lunch continue walking east side facing Kibo peak. The day is chill crossing to the alpine desert. Get picnic lunch at Lava tower 4,600m. After lunch descend to the baranco camp. The walk today takes approximately 6-7hrs . Overnight at Baranco camp 3,900m.
Morning after breakfast with picnic lunch continue walking to Barafu camp through alpine desert. The walk to barafu camp takes about 2-3hrs. Overnight at Barafu camp 4,673m.
Midnight after refreshing tea with cookies, start walking for the summit. This is a bit challenging day looking to make your dream come true. The walk to the summit takes about 6-7hrs. After arriving on the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro UHURU PEAK 5,895m, take photos for about 20 minutes. After photos descends to Mweka camp via barafu camp. The walk down takes about 3 hours to Barafu camp. Relax for about 1 hour. Get breakfast. After breakfast continue walking down 3-4 hours to Mweka camp. Overnight at Mweka camp 3,100m.
Morning after breakfast descends to Mweka Park gate under a beautiful rainforest for about 3-4 hours. After checking out the Park, meet Van and transfer to Arusha City 2 hours. Overnight at Tulia Boutique hotel and Spa. Please note. Day 8. our driver will pick you at the hotel and transfer to the Airport for your home flight or other destination.
The iconic mountain which considered as the roof of Africa attracts more than 30,000 trekkers every year not only because of its height but also because of the panoramic view of the mountain. While Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro is not for the faint-hearted, but for many trekking enthusiasts, this is a dream to climb Kilimanjaro to touch the snow-capped summit.
Dry season from June to October and December to march has good scenery, good view and high percent of summit successful rate.
According to us. Lemosho is the best ascending Route while Machame route being the second and Rongai route being the third best route.
Kilimanjaro international Airport is the Kilimanjaro and safari gateway. You will be taken from there to Arusha City one or Moshi town one hour for overnight. The following day drive to Kilimanjaro mountain park gates.
You need layered clothing as it is chilling cold up on the summit and all gears from Kilimanjaro Climb Gear List .
Don’t worry, you will not be alone in Tanzania. Don’t think you are a guest in Tanzania, you are our family member.
