Machame « Whisky Route » is the second easiest and probably the most beautiful way to climb up Mount Kilimanjaro. With a lovely, gradual ascent through forest you emerge to see wide views of the moorland on Shira Plateau and further on the crags and snow of Kibo and the Western Breach. Beautiful and varied vegetation enhances the scenery along the route.
An extra day could be added to the itinerary to adjust better to the altitude.

CLIMBING ITINERARY
Distances
Machame village to Park gate: 30 min
Park gate to trailhead: 1-2 hrs
Trailhead to Machame Huts: 4-5 hrs
Machame Huts to Shira Hut 5 hrs
Shira to Arrow Glacier Camp 4 hrs
Arrow to Uhuru Peak 6-8 hrs
Uhuru to Mweka Camp 3-6 hrs
Day 1: Machame Gate to Machame camp
Transfer from your booked Hotel to Machame Gate by vehicle. After six hours hiking you will reach Machame Hut. Dinner and Overnight at Machame Camp.
Day 2: Machame camp to Shira Camp
At about 8.30am you hike till Shira. It takes about 5 - 7 hours. Dinner and Overnight at Shira Camp.
Day 3: Acclimatization at Shira
You will have the day for acclimatization at Shira. Morning hours you will walk around till Moir Hut you’ll come back in time for lunch. Afternoon leisure. Dinner and Overnight at Shira Camp.
Day 4 : Uhuru Peak
At about 8.30am you leave for Barafu. It takes about 5-6 hours hike. Dinner and overnight at Baranco Camp - passing Arrow you will climb till Arrow Glacier Hut. It takes about 4 hours. At night before sunrise while the scree is still frozen the final ascent is made to Uhuru Peak.
Day 5: Descending to Mweka Camp
From summit by using Mweka Route, you will pass Barafu Camp down to Mweka Camp. It takes about 6 - 8hours. Dinner and overnight at Mweka Camp.
Day 6: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate
From Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate it takes about 2 - 3 hours where successful climbers would be awarded certificates of achievement.
NOTE : PLEASE DO NOT RUSH THE WAY, IF YOU FEEL TIRED JUST REST IN ORDER TO GAIN EXTRA ENERGY FOR FINAL CLIMB.
Climbers are required to carry with them small things like Drinking Water of a day, Biscuits, Chocolates, Lunch packets, Camera and personal items e.g. Money.
Note that you can Ask for Trip Cancellation insurance
Price person :
Number of Days |
Price per person/ 2 People |
Price per person/ 4 People |
6 Days & Nights Hotel |
US$
1 355
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US$ 1 255 |
7 Days & Nights Hotel |
US$ 1 530 |
US$ 1 400 |
package includes the following:
- 2 Nights hikers class accommodation in the Springlands hotel in Moshi, with breakfast only (dinner can be arranged on request at additional cost)
- Transfer from your hotel to starting point for your climb, and return to your hotel after your climb
- All National Park gate fees
- All camping fees
- Rescue fees (Kilimanjaro rescue team fees)
- Qualified mountain guide, assistant guides, porters and cooks
- Salaries for mountain crew as per guidelines set by KINAPA
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner on the mountain
- Hot drinks on the mountain
- Camping equipment (tents, camp chairs & sleeping mat) Toilet tent can be hired at additional cost (toilet not available on the Marangu route)
- Climbing permit
- Certificate for your successful summit attempt
- Emergency Portable oxygen (for the duration of your climb) & basic first aid kit (for use in emergencies only)
- Government climbing taxes
- Private climb guaranteed with 5 hikers or more, if your group size are 4 hikers or less will additional cost apply to have a private climb.
- Travel info pack
- NOT INCLUDED IN OUR PACKAGES PRICES
Excluded from above package rates:
- Items of personal nature
- Tips for guides, porters and cook
- Entry visa for Tanzania
- All health requirements (Yellow Fever - compulsory, Meningitis & Hepatitis A optional but recommended)
- Optional travel insurance
- Personal Hiking/trekking gear
- Airfares and departure taxes
- Meals and drinks not specified and snacks during the hike.
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