Description
Take on the challenge of reaching the roof of Africa through the Machame Route, one of Kilimanjaro’s most scenic and popular trails. Known as the “Whiskey Route,” this path offers breathtaking landscapes, diverse terrain, and excellent acclimatization opportunities. With Lemosho Tours, enjoy a well-organized trek led by experienced guides, ensuring a safe and rewarding journey to Uhuru Peak.
Highlights
- Stunning Scenic Route – Trek through rainforests, moorlands, alpine deserts, and glaciers.
- Excellent Acclimatization – A climb-high, sleep-low profile increases summit success rates.
- Challenging Yet Rewarding – More demanding than Marangu but offers higher success rates.
- Professional Guides & Support – Expert guides, cooks, and porters ensuring a safe journey.
Itinerary
Meet & greet by Lemosho Tours team.Pre-climb briefing, equipment check, and last-minute preparations.Overnight in Moshi.
Drive to Machame Gate for registration.Trek through lush rainforest (11km, 5-7 hours).Overnight at Machame Camp.
Trek through moorlands and stunning views of Shira Plateau (5km, 4-6 hours).Overnight at Shira Camp.
Ascend to Lava Tower for acclimatization, then descend to Barranco Camp (10km, 6-8 hours).Trek follows the climb high, sleep low principle.Overnight at Barranco Camp.
Climb the Barranco Wall, an exciting non-technical scramble.Short but scenic hike (5km, 4-5 hours).Overnight at Karanga Camp.
Final push to base camp before the summit attempt (4km, 4-5 hours).Early dinner and rest before the midnight summit ascent.Overnight at Barafu Camp.
Midnight ascent to Uhuru Peak via Stella Point (5,739m).Witness a stunning sunrise at the highest point in Africa!Descend to Mweka Camp for overnight rest (16km, 10-14 hours total).
Final descent through the rainforest (10km, 4-5 hours).Receive your summit certificate at Mweka Gate.Transfer to Moshi for celebration and relaxation
Transfer to the airport or continue with a Tanzania safari or Zanzibar extension.
Includes & Excludes
Includes
- ✔️ Pick-up & drop-off at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)
- ✔️ 2 nights accommodation in Moshi (before & after the climb)
- ✔️ Park entry fees, camping fees, and rescue fees
- ✔️ Professional guides, cooks, and porters
- ✔️ All meals on the mountain (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- ✔️ Drinking water and hot beverages
- ✔️ Tent accommodation throughout the climb
- ✔️ Oxygen cylinder and first aid kit
- ✔️ Transportation to/from the park gate
- ✔️ Summit certificate upon successful climb
Excludes
- International & domestic flights
- Tanzania visa fees
- Personal trekking gear (can be rented)
- Tips for guides, porters, and cooks (recommended $10-20 per day)
- Personal travel insurance
- Additional accommodation & activities before/after the trek
- Snacks, drinks, and personal expenses
FAQ
The Machame Route is considered a moderately difficult trek. It is more challenging than Marangu but offers better acclimatization, increasing summit success rates.
The trek takes 6 or 7 days, with the 7-day itinerary recommended for better acclimatization and a higher summit success rate.
Unlike Marangu, the Machame Route uses tents instead of huts. You will camp in high-quality mountain tents provided by Lemosho Tours.
No technical skills are needed, but good physical fitness and endurance are essential for a successful summit.
