9Day Kilimanjaro trekking via Machame route
per person
The second most popular option among the climbers is the Machame route, also known as “the Whiskey Route”. This route offers a wide variety of views, landscapes and experiences. The starting point of the route, Machame Gate, is only a 20-minute drive from Aishi Machame Hotel. Located on the southern slope of Mt Kilimanjaro, Machame Gate will lead you to the top of Kilimanjaro along the exciting footpath which starts at the tropical forest, then runs through all the climate zones and finishes with the Arctic desert in the summit area.
Camps along the trek are favourably located for a smooth and gradual acclimatization transition process. On the 3rd day, Machame Route converges with Lemosho and Umbwe at Barranco camp.
You can choose between a six or seven-day climb. The latter one is highly preferred for better acclimatization transition.
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Departure
Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO)
Day 1 | Arrival
Day 2 | Trekking From Machame Gate To Machame Camp
- Abstain from consuming alcohol and caffeine
- Drink over 4 litres of bottled water daily (little by little, frequently)
- Take a Diamox pill to help alleviate symptoms of altitude sickness. Most mountain climbers take Diamox in the morning, before they start their ascent, in order to reduce discomfort associated with altitude sickness. We recommend you consult your doctor prior to the trip in case of potential allergies.
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Day 3 | Trekking from Machame Camp to Shira Camp
- Altitude: Shira Camp (3,845 m) — Destination point en route to Lava Tower (4,120 m)
- Distance: 2 km
- Time: 1-2 hours
Day 4 | Shira to Barranco Camp via an Ascent to the Lava Tower
Day 5 | Trekking From Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp
- Altitude: Karanga Camp (4,035 m) — highest point reached: 4,270 m
- Distance: 2.5 km
- Time: 1-2 hours
Day 6 | Trekking From Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp
- Altitude: Barafu Camp (4,640 m) — Kosovo Camp (4,800 m)
- Distance: 2 km
- Time: 1-2 hours
Day 7 | Summiting on Uhuru Peak and Descent to Millennium Camp
Day 8 | Descent From Millennium Camp to Mweka Gate
- Altitude: Millennium Camp (3,820 m) — Mweka Gate (1,650 m)
- Distance: 12 km
- Time: 4–5 hrs.