Kilimanjaro Machame Route 6 Days
$ 2,000
The Machame route, also known as the Whiskey route, is one of the most scenic routes and the most famous route nowadays. This route is more used than other routes, but more strenuous and involves camping at basic campsites throughout the trek.
The start of this route involves a gradual climb through the rain forest, from 1,800 to 3,000 meters. The summit attempt is a long day, involving about 10-12 hours of walking, most of it during the night.
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DAY 1 – MACHAME GATE → MACHAME CAMP
Elevation: 1,800m → 3,000m
Distance: 11 km | Time: 5–7 hours
Begin your climb at Machame Gate and trek through dense rainforest.
The trail is steep but scenic, leading to Machame Camp for overnight.
Highlights: Rainforest, scenic trail
DAY 2 – MACHAME CAMP → SHIRA CAMP
Elevation: 3,000m → 3,840m
Distance: 5 km | Time: 4–6 hours
Leave the forest behind and enter the moorland zone.
Enjoy stunning views of Mount Meru and reach Shira Camp.
Highlights: Moorland, panoramic views
DAY 3 – SHIRA CAMP → LAVA TOWER → BARRANCO CAMP
Elevation: 3,840m → 4,630m → 3,960m
Distance: 10 km | Time: 6–8 hours
Trek to Lava Tower for acclimatization, then descend to Barranco Camp.
This “climb high, sleep low” day helps your body adjust to altitude.
Highlights: Lava Tower, acclimatization
DAY 4 – BARRANCO CAMP → KARANGA CAMP
Elevation: 3,960m → 4,035m
Distance: 5 km | Time: 4–5 hours
Climb the famous Barranco Wall and continue to Karanga Camp.
A short day allowing for rest and acclimatization.
Highlights: Barranco Wall, scenic views
DAY 5 – KARANGA CAMP → BARAFU CAMP
Elevation: 4,035m → 4,640m
Distance: 4 km | Time: 3–4 hours
Trek to Barafu Camp, the base camp for your summit attempt.
Rest early and prepare for the midnight climb.
Highlights: Summit preparation
DAY 6 – BARAFU CAMP → UHURU PEAK → MWEKA CAMP
Elevation: 4,640m → 5,895m → 3,100m
Distance: 17 km | Time: 10–14 hours
Begin the summit push at midnight. Reach Uhuru Peak at sunrise,
then descend to Mweka Camp for overnight.
Highlights: Uhuru Peak, sunrise, achievement
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