7 Days Mt. Kilimanjaro Climbing Machame Route

The Machame route is scenically beautiful and varied. Compared to Marangu, the days on Machame are longer and the walks are steeper. It is considered a difficult route, better suited for more adventurous folks, and those with some hiking or backpacking experience.

The Machame route, known as the “Whiskey” route, is now the most popular route on the mountain.

Machame approaches from the southwest and descends using Mweka, rewarding climbers with views of the expansive Shira Plateau, an optional scramble up Lava Tower, a climb up the Great Barranco Wall, and a traverse underneath Kilimanjaro’s Southern Icefield. The descent occurs on the Mweka route.

Climbers sleep in supplied tents at designated campsites, and eat meals either outdoors or inside a large dining tent. Staff prepares all meals and sets up the tents.

ITINERARY

Day 1: Arusha – Machame Gate (1830 m/6000 ft) – Machame Huts (3030 m/9940 ft)

Walking distance: 5.5 km/3.5 miles

Walking time: 5-7 hours

Altitude gain: 1200 m/3940 ft

 

Day 2: Machame Huts – New Shira Camp (3850 m/12630 ft)

Walking distance: 5.5 km/3.5 miles

Walking time: 4-6 hours

Altitude gain: 820 m/2690 ft

Day 3: New Shira Camp – via Lava Tower (4640 m/15220 ft) – Barranco Huts (3985 m/13070 ft)

Walking distance: 10 km/6.2 miles

Walking time: 5-7 hours

Altitude gain: 135 m/440 ft (790 m/2590 ft to Lava Tower)

 

Day 4: Barranco Huts – Karanga Camp (4040 m/13255 ft)

Walking distance: 5.5 km/3.5 miles

Walking time: 4-5 hours

Altitude gain: 55 m/185 ft

 

Day 5: Karanga Camp – Barafu Huts (4680 m/15360 ft)

Walking distance: 3.5 km/ 2.2 miles

Walking time: 4-5 hours

Altitude gain: 640 m/2105 ft

Day 6: Summit attempt via Stella Point (5752 m/18871 ft) to Uhuru Peak (5895 m/19340 ft) and descent to Millenium Camp (3820 m/12530 ft) (or to Mweka Hut)

Walking distance: 5 km/3 miles ascent + 10 km/6.2 miles descent

Walking time: 5-6 hrs + 1-2 hours up, 5-6 hours down (the overall walking time may vary from 10 – 16 hours)

Altitude gain: 1072 m/ 3511 ft (Stella Point) or 1215 m/3980 ft (Uhuru Peak)

Descent: 2075 m/6810 ft

 

Day 7: Millenium Camp – Machame Gate – Arusha /Moshi

Walking distance: 20 km/12.5 miles

Walking time: 5 hours

Descent: 1990 m/6530 ft

Cost of Safari

The cost of this safari will vary depending on date of travel, type of accommodation, transport mode and number of people on the safari.

Please contact us on email info@vibewaysafaris.com or phone
+254 713 711322 and we shall get back to you within the shortest time possible.

INCLUDES & EXCLUDES

Included in the Safari Cost

  • Pick up and drop off at Kilimanjaro Airport, per way $20
  • Single supplement, for single tent/room, per trip $120
  • Private parties of two persons or less, add $300 per trip
  • Extra porter, per day $15
  • Extra hotel night, per room $75
  • Bottled oxygen, only for rescue/emergency use $120
  • Gamow bag, per trip $150
  • Private toilet, per trip $120
  • Mount Meru climb (4 days/3 nights), per person $905
  • Sleeping bag rental, per trip $40
  • Trekking poles rental, per trip $12

Excluded in the Safari Cost

  • Personal Insurance
  • Items of personal use
  • Alcoholic & Soft drinks
  • Masai Village (optional)
  • Accommodation in Nairobi
  • Mineral water
  • Balloon Safari
  • Tips

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