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Kilimanjaro Trek · 7 Days
7 Days Machame Route
The popular "Whiskey Route": spectacular scenery and a challenging, rewarding climb to the summit.
Duration7 Days
ExperienceKilimanjaro Trek
PriceFrom US$ 2,499 pp
StylePrivate & tailor-made
Overview
Known as the "Whiskey Route", Machame is one of Kilimanjaro's most popular trekking routes. It offers spectacular scenery and a challenging but rewarding journey to the summit.
Best for: Travelers looking for a scenic and adventurous Kilimanjaro experience.
Highlights
- 7-day Machame Route trek
- Beautiful and diverse landscapes
- Rainforest, moorland and alpine desert
- Challenging and rewarding trekking experience
- Summit attempt at Uhuru Peak
- Professional mountain guide and support crew
- Great option for adventurous hikers
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1
Machame Gate to Machame Camp
Rainforest trek, 11 km, 5-7 hours.
Day 2
Machame Camp to Shira Camp
Into the heath and moorland, 5 km.
Day 3
Shira to Lava Tower to Barranco
Acclimatisation day, climb high and sleep low.
Day 4
Barranco to Karanga
Scale the famous Barranco Wall.
Day 5
Karanga to Barafu Camp
Reach base camp and prepare for the summit.
Day 6
Summit Day
Midnight start, sunrise at Uhuru Peak, descend to Mweka.
Day 7
Mweka Gate
Descend through rainforest, collect your certificate.
Included
- Professional English-speaking mountain guide
- Mountain crew and porters
- Park entry and trekking fees
- Camping fees
- Park fees
- Accommodation in mountain tents during the trek
- Meals during the trek
- Drinking water during the trek
- Airport transfers where applicable
- Pre-trek briefing
- Government taxes and applicable tourism fees
Not included
- International flights
- Tanzania visa
- Travel insurance
- Personal trekking equipment
- Tips for guides, porters and mountain crew
- Personal expenses
- Accommodation before or after the trek unless specified
- Items not specifically mentioned under "Included"
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