Overview
Sometimes called the Whisky Route, one of the popular ones on Kilimanjaro but in the same time consider to be difficult route. This is a popular route up steep paths through magnificent forests to gain a ridge leading through the moorland zones to the Shira Plateau, It then traverses beneath the glaciated precipices of the Southern Icefields to join the Barafu Route to the summit.
Accommodation on the mountain is in tents which the porters will pitch for you. You will need a sleeping bag, warm clothes and walking poles. This is a steep, tough trek within the limits of a fit individual used to walking in mountain areas.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Professional guide
Bottled water
Afternoon tea
National Park fees
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
6 nights accommodation while climbing
Accommodation as per itinerary
Tea and coffee
Environmental Management Charge (Reef Tax)
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
Good to know
• You MUST confirm and obtain any visa requirements prior to border crossing. All visa requirements are the sole responsibility of the traveler
• A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
• Minimum drinking age is 18 years
What to expect
DAY 1. ARRIVAL; Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), where you will meet an Emandy Adventures representative, and pick you up and transfer to the hotel.
DAY 2. TREKKING FROM MACHAME GATE TO MACHAME CAMP; Your day starts early with a briefing, followed by breakfast and a 45-minute drive from Moshi (910m) to the Machame village (1,490m).
Change in elevation:Machame Gate (1,490m) - Machame camp (3,010m)
Hiking time: 7h
Hiking distance: 5km
DAY 3. TREKKING FROM MACHAME CAMP TO SHIRA CAMP; You rise early at Machame camp and after breakfast you climb an hour or so to the top of the forest and then for 2 hours at a gentler gradient through the moorland zone. The night at this exposed camp will even be colder than the previous night, with temperatures dropping to well below freezing.
Change in elevation:Mti Machame camp (3,010m) - Shira camp (3,840m)
Hiking time: 6h
Hiking distance: Approximately 9km
DAY 4. TREKKING FROM SHIRA 2 CAMP TO THE LAVA TOWER AND DESCENT TO BARRANCO CAMP; The route now turns east into a semi desert and rocky landscape surrounding Lava Tower, where you reach an altitude of 4630m after about a 5 hours walk. Then you will descent to Barranco camp, it takes about 2 hours and offers great opportunities to take some beautiful photographs of the Western Breach and Breach Wall.
Change in elevation:Shira (3,840m) - Lava Tower (4,630m) - Barranco camp (3,950m)
Hiking time: 7h
Hiking distance: Approximately 15km
DAY 5. TREKKING FROM BARRANCO CAMP TO BARAFU CAMP; After spending a night at the Great Barranco Wall (a very imposing sight at first), you make your way up this awesome looking obstacle, which in the end normally turns out to be easier than anticipated.
Change in elevation: Barranco camp (3,950m) - Barafu camp (4,550m)
Hiking time: 7h
Hiking distance: Approximately 15km
DAY 6. TREKKING AND ASCENT TO UHURU PEAK AND DESCENT TO MWEKA CAMP; The time you will spend on the summit will depend on the weather conditions.The camp is situated in the upper forest and mist or rain can be expected in the late afternoon. Dinner, and washing water will be prepared as well as drinking water.
Change in elevation: Barafu camp (4,550m)-Uhuru Peak (5,895m)-Mweka (3,100m)
Hiking time: 8h to reach Uhuru Peak, 7 - 8h to descend to Mweka
Hiking distance: Approximately 7km ascent and 23km descent
DAY 7. DESCENT FROM MWEKA CAMP TO MWEKA GATE; After an early and well-deserved breakfast, it is a short 3-hour and scenic hike back to the Park gate.
Change in elevation:Mweka camp (3,100m) - Mweka Gate (1,980m)
Hiking time: 3h
Hiking distance: Approximately 15km
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Africa/Dar es Salaam).
Additional Information
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 10 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about 7 Days Machame Route
Can I cancel 7 Days Machame Route for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 7 days.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
What's included?
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
- Bottled water
- Afternoon tea
- National Park fees
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Lunch
- Dinner
What's not included?
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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