7-Day Machame Route – Mount Kilimanjaro

Package Overview

The Machame Route, also known as the "Whiskey Route," is one of the most scenic and popular ways to climb Mount Kilimanjaro. This 7-day version offers a great balance between challenge and proper acclimatisation, giving climbers a high chance of reaching the summit. This 7-day version offers better acclimatisation than the shorter 6-day route, increasing your summit chances. It also provides incredible scenic variety—from rainforest to glaciers—and follows the "climb high, sleep low" method for a safer, more successful climb.

Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Kilimanjaro International Airport - your hotel in Arusha/Moshi

  Upon arrival, you’ll be warmly welcomed by our Professional Driver Guide and Guest Relations Officer. We’ll assist you with your luggage and airport formalities before transferring you to your hotel in Arusha for Check-in and relaxation after your journey. Safari briefing by our team will follow.

  • Themes Adventure, Food and Drink, Road Trip, Hiking, Art Galleries, Monuments & Historical Places, Museums
  • Accommodation Four Points by Sheraton - The Arusha Hotel [ 4 Star ]
• Day 2 : Machame Gate to Machame Camp

  The trek begins at Machame Gate (1,490m), where climbers enter the lush rainforest and hike for about 5 to 7 hours to reach Machame Camp (3,020m). The trail can be muddy and slippery, but it's a beautiful walk-through dense forest and rich greenery.

  • Themes Adventure, Food and Drink, Trekking, Hiking
• Day 3 : Machame Camp to Shira Camp

  Today’s hike is shorter, around 4 to 6 hours, but steeper as the trail leaves the forest and climbs into open moorland. You’ll begin to feel the altitude as you reach Shira Camp (3,845m), where the views open up and the landscape becomes more rugged.

  • Themes Adventure, Food and Drink, Trekking, Hiking
• Day 4 : Shira Camp to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp

  This is a long and important acclimatisation day. You’ll hike for about 6 to 8 hours, climbing up to Lava Tower (4,630m) before descending to Barranco Camp (3,976m). The "climb high, sleep low" approach helps your body adjust to the altitude and boosts your chances of summit success.

  • Themes Adventure, Food and Drink, Trekking, Hiking
• Day 5 : Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp

  One of the most memorable parts of the route, today starts with a steep climb up the famous Barranco Wall. After the scramble, the trail levels out as you head to Karanga Camp (3,995m). It’s a shorter hiking day, allowing time for rest and acclimatisation.

  • Themes Adventure, Food and Drink, Trekking, Hiking
• Day 6 : Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp

  A steady uphill trek leads you to Barafu Camp (4,673m), your base camp before the summit. The hike takes 3 to 5 hours through a stark, alpine desert. Once at camp, you’ll eat and rest early in preparation for the midnight summit push.

  • Themes Adventure, Food and Drink, Trekking, Hiking
• Day 7 : Summit Day – Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp

  This is the toughest and most rewarding day. Just after midnight, you’ll begin the slow, steady climb to Stella Point (5,756m), then continue to Uhuru Peak (5,895m)—the highest point in Africa. After celebrating your achievement, you’ll descend all the way to Mweka Camp (3,080m) for the night. Total hiking time is around 12 to 16 hours.

  • Themes Adventure, Food and Drink, Trekking, Hiking
• Day 8 : Arusha/Moshi. Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate

  The final stretch is a gentle 3 to 5-hour descent through the rainforest. At Mweka Gate (1,630m), you’ll receive your summit certificate and say goodbye to the mountain after an unforgettable journey.

  • Themes Adventure, Food and Drink, Trekking, Hiking

Inclusions

• AP (Room + Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)
• Hotel
• Transfers
• Pickup-Drop
• Private Guide
• Entry Tickets/Passes
• Welcome Drink
• Mineral Water
• Veg & Non Veg Meals
• This 7-day Machame Route package includes everything you need for a safe, comfortable, and successful Kilimanjaro climb. All Kilimanjaro National Park entry, camping, conservation are fully covered. You'll enjoy round-trip transport between Kilimanjaro International Airport and your hotel, as well as to and from the Machame Gate. The package includes two nights in a comfortable hotel in Moshi or Arusha—one night before the climb and one after—on a bed-and-breakfast basis. During the climb, all accommodation is in quality mountain tents, and all meals are freshly prepared by a mountain chef, including breakfast, lunch, dinner, drinking water, and hot drinks.
• Your climb will be supported by a full professional mountain crew, including certified professional guides, skilled cooks, and experienced porters who follow fair treatment standards. We provide all communal climbing equipment, such as dining tents, sleeping tents, chairs, tables, and foam sleeping mattresses. The team carries essential emergency gear, including a first aid kit, a pulse oximeter, and an oxygen cylinder. Upon successful completion, climbers receive an official Kilimanjaro summit certificate.

Exclusions

• This package does not cover international flights to and from Tanzania or the required Tanzanian visa, depending on your nationality. You will also need to arrange personal travel insurance that covers high-altitude trekking. Tips for the mountain crew—guides, porters, and cooks—are not included. Personal climbing gear, such as clothing, boots, and sleeping bags, must be brought or rented separately.
• Additionally, the package excludes soft drinks, alcoholic beverages, souvenirs, laundry, and other personal expenses. Extra hotel nights before or after the trek, if needed, are also not included in the standard package. Optional items like private toilet tents, gear rental, or oxygen for personal use can be arranged at an additional cost.

Price & Rates

Accommodation

Package Start From

• Arusha, Tanzania, Africa

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