8 Day – Kilimanjaro Climb – Peak of Africa (Machame Route)
Of the seven main routes used to climb Mount Kilimanjaro, the Machame route is the most popular path. It is the route of choice for many people because it provides impressive views and various habitats. About 50% of all climbers, and most seasoned climbers, choose the Machame route. The Machame route is also known as the Whiskey route; given its reputation for being a tough climb, the climbers on Machame hike steeper trails for longer distances while sleeping in tents.
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Itinerary
Arrival in Tanzania
Upon arrival at the Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), Arusha Airport (ARK), or Arusha or Moshi Bus Station, the guest will be personally met by our Moshi office.
We will be standing outside the arrival section holding a signboard with your name on it. You will be transferred to Mountain Inn in Moshi for an overnight stay. In the early evening, you will have a pre-climb briefing on the trek.
Overnight at Mountain Inn Moshi.
Moshi - Machame Camp
For the first segment of the climb, you will drive to Kilimanjaro National Park Gate at Machame and trek through the Montane forest to Machame Campsite at 10000ft/3000m. This will take about five to seven hours.
Overnight at Machame Camp on Mt. Kilimanjaro
Machame Camp - Shira Camp
Trek following the steep ridge, across the heath, moorland to 'picnic rock' and the Shira plateau, to Shira Campsite at 12500ft/3800m for an overnight camp taking about five to seven hours.
Overnight will be at Shira Camp on Mount Kilimanjaro.
Shira Camp - Barranco Camp site
Heading towards Kibo, crossing a broad valley and climbing to a ridge crest, crossing scree slopes and a river valley to reach Barranco Campsite 13000ft/3900m for an overnight camp taking about five to seven hours.
Overnight will be at Barranco Camp on Mount Kilimanjaro.
Barranco Camp site - Barafu Camp Site
Cross the Great Barranco Valley floor, up the Barranco Wall to the Karanga River - the last water point on this route. A steep climb over rocky slabs to Barafu Campsite at 15500ft/4600m for an overnight camp taking about eight to nine hours.
Overnight will be at Barafu Camp on Mount Kilimanjaro.
Barafu Camp Site - Mweka Camp site
An early start for the summit (Uhuru Peak), the highest point in Africa at 19340ft/5896m taking six to seven hours. Descend via Barafu Campsite through the forest to Mweka Campsite at 10000ft/3000m for an overnight camp taking five to seven hours.
Overnight will be at Mweka Camp on Mount Kilimanjaro.
Mweka Camp site - Moshi
You will descend through the forest heading to Mount Kilimanjaro Park Gate at Mweka Wildlife College. The descent will take three to four hours. You will be met and transferred to Mountain Inn for your overnight stay.
Overnight will be at Mountain Inn Moshi.
Kilimanjaro - Departure
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), Arusha Airport (ARK), or Arusha or Moshi Bus Station for your departure.
We board our plane, knowing that this has been an adventure to remember for the rest of our lives.
