Kilimanjaro climb

6 days kilimanjaro machame route climbing

6 days
Mount Kilimanjaro
From $1,582 per person

Overview

Machame route is also known as Whisky route

Highlight About 6 Days Machame Route

The 6 days Kilimanjaro Machame route climbing, often called the "Whiskey Route," is one of the most popular and scenic paths to Africa's highest peak at 19,341 feet. This challenging trek takes you through diverse landscapes including lush rainforests, alpine meadows, and stark lunar-like terrain, with the iconic Barranco Wall climb being a highlight on day 4. The route provides excellent acclimatization opportunities as you "climb high, sleep low," significantly increasing your chances of reaching Uhuru Peak successfully. You'll camp each night under the stars, experiencing the mountain's dramatic weather changes and breath-taking views of glaciers and the African plains below. Most climbers find this route physically demanding but rewarding, requiring good fitness levels and mental determination, with summit success rates around 85% when properly prepared. The journey concludes with an unforgettable sunrise summit attempt, followed by a celebratory descent through the tropical Mweka route, making it a once-in-a-lifetime adventure that combines natural beauty, personal challenge, and incredible achievement.

Day by day

Day 1 Arrival and Transfers

6 Days Kilimanjaro Machame Route Climbing starts with a pick-up at Kilimanjaro International Airport, then a transfer to Moshi. Your accommodation will be at Maridadi Hotel before and after the climb. A briefing will be conducted at the lodge in Moshi by your guide on the day of your climb.

🛏 Moshi 🍽 BB
Day 2 Machame Gate (1,800m) to Machame Camp (3,000m)

The drive from Moshi to the Machame Gate takes about 1 hour. After registration, you’ll trek through rainforest on a winding trail up a ridge. The trail can be muddy and slippery, so gaiters and trekking poles are useful. Continue uphill until reaching Machame Camp for overnight.

🛏 Machame camlp 🍽 BLD
Day 3 Machame Camp (3,000m) to Shira Camp (3,840m)

After breakfast, leave the rainforest and ascend on a steep rocky ridge covered with heather. The trail continues west onto a river gorge before arriving at Shira Camp. Rest, dinner, and overnight at Shira campsite.

🛏 Shira camp 🍽 BLD
Day 4 Shira Camp (3,840m) – Lava Tower (4,640m) – Barranco Camp (3,960m)

Continue east up a ridge toward Lava Tower, also called the “Shark’s Tooth.” After reaching 4,640m, descend to Barranco Camp (3,960m). This day is important for acclimatization, as you climb high and sleep lower. Overnight at Barranco Camp surrounded by giant Senecias.

🛏 Barranco camp 🍽 BLD
Day 5 Barranco Camp (3,960m) to Barafu Camp (4,640m)

Climb the famous Barranco Wall, then continue through Karanga Valley (lunch at 4,200m) before joining the Mweka Trail junction. Continue up to Barafu Camp where you’ll rest, enjoy dinner, and prepare for summit day. Views of Mawenzi and Kibo peaks are stunning from here.

🛏 Barafu Camp 🍽 BLD
Day 6 Barafu Camp (4,640m) – Uhuru Peak (5,895m) – Mweka Camp (3,080m)

Summit day! Start just after midnight, climbing steep scree toward Stella Point (5,685m). After a short rest, continue for about 1 hour to Uhuru Peak (5,895m) – the highest point in Africa. After celebrations and photos, descend to Barafu for lunch, then continue to Mweka Camp for overnight. Expect a long and challenging day.

🛏 Mweka camp 🍽 BLD
Day 7 Mweka Camp (3,080m) to Mweka Gate (1,640m) to Moshi

After breakfast, continue descending through the rainforest to Mweka Gate, where you’ll receive your summit certificate. At lower elevations, the trail can be wet and muddy. A vehicle will meet you at Mweka village to drive you back to Moshi. Overnight at Maridadi Hotel.

🛏 Moshi 🍽 BB

What's included

Included

Professional Mountain Crew: English-speaking guides, porters, & cooks
Park Fees: Entrance, camping/hut fees, and permits
Based Fallboard Food during the climb
Drinking water and oxygen for emergencies
Hotel in Moshi (before and after the climb)
Airport transfers
Camping Equipment: Tents, sleeping bags & mattresses
Transport: To & from park gates
Safety Gear: Oxygen cylinder & first aid kit
VAT (Value Added Tax)

Not included

International and domestic flights
Visa fees
Tips for guides, porters, & cooks
Personal trekking gear (trekking poles, gloves, etc.)
Travel insurance
Personal expenses (laundry, drinks, snacks, etc.)

The Maridadi Hotel beneath Mount Kilimanjaro

Our Accommodation facilities

Where you'll stay

The Maridadi Hotel, Moshi

Our own boutique hotel at the foot of Kilimanjaro, 45 minutes from Kilimanjaro International Airport, with a pool, a garden and a rooftop lounge. Our climbers rest here before the mountain and celebrate here afterwards.

Hotel nights in your itinerary are included in the price, and our team arranges them for you. On safari, or when the hotel is full, we use trusted partner hotels and lodges.

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