The Machame route, also referred to as the Whisky route, is one of the most popular routes on Kilimanjaro. Machame route has one of the highest summit success rates given the topography of the route which allows climbers to “trek high & sleep low” hence making it a more favourable route for acclimatisation. This route offers some of the most spectacular scenery while on the mountain.
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive in Tanzania
You will be picked up at the Kilimanjaro International Airport by our Alaitol Safaris Team and transfer you to your hotel in Arusha, you will meet your guide who will brief you on your upcoming trek and do an equipment check to make sure you have all the necessary mountain gear. Gear which is missing can be rented on this day. Overnight at Villa Maua Arusha Hotel (or alternative).Meals: Dinner Included
Day 2 : Machame Gate to Machame Camp
One hour’s drive from Arusha lies the gate to the Machame route, where we complete park formalities, meet our crew of porters and start to climb! Overnight: Machame Camp.Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Day 3 : Machame Camp to Shira 2 Camp
Vegetation gets sparser as you ascend into the heath, where alien-looking giant groundsels tower over the rocky slopes.Overnight:Shira 2 Camp.Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Day 4 : Shira 2 to Barranco Camp
Enjoy expansive views of the Barranco Valley from your camp at the base of the Barranco Wall.
Overnight: Barranco Camp, Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Day 5 : Barranco Camp to Karanga
A challenging scramble up the Barranco Wall is rewarded with breathtaking views from the top.Overnight: Karanga Camp. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Day 6 : Karanga to Barafu Camp
As you near the summit, the landscape starts to resemble the surface of the moon.Overnight: Barafu Camp. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Day 7 : Barafu to Summit/ Mweka Millennium Camp
Headlamps snaking up the mountain light your way during an overnight summit bid. Celebrate your success with a few quick pictures at the top before trekking much of the way back down the mountain. Overnight: Mweka Camp.Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Day 8 : Complete Trek/Departure Day
Complete your descent through the rainforest to Mweka Gate.Our vehicles will be waiting to take you back into town for a shower before your transfer to the airport this evening.Day room: Kia Lodge. Meals:Breakfast & Lunch In
