What You Will Do
Machame Route or the “whiskey route” is one of the most popular routes due to its picturesque views and varied landscapes. However, climbing through Machame Route is a bit difficult as compared to Marangu route. Even though the walk on the Machame route is steeper and longer, still the success rate is higher than the Marangu route.
Machame Route is not technically difficult, but the climb is more exhausting as it has many ups and downs crossing a chain of valleys and ridges. Therefore, the route is best suited for people with some hiking or trekking experiences and for those who love adventures. For first-timers the climbers, the route can be tiring.
Machame Route starts from the south, heading towards the east, navigating beneath the southern ice fields ahead of summiting. Usually, the minimum days to summit Kilimanjaro through this route is six, but seven days is recommended.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
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Day 1 '̣ DAY 1: Machame Gate to Machame Camp' Mount Kilimanjaro
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Day 2 '̣DAY 2: Machame Camp to Shira Camp' Mount Kilimanjaro
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Day 3 '̣DAY 3: Shira Camp to Lava Tower to Baranco Camp' Mount Kilimanjaro
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Day 4 '̣DAY 4: Baranco Camp to Karanga Camp' Mount Kilimanjaro
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Day 5 '̣DAY 5: Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp' Mount Kilimanjaro
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Day 6 '̣Day 6: Barafu Camp to Summit to Mweka Hut ' Mount Kilimanjaro
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Day 7 '̣Day 7: Mweka Camp (3,080 m) – Mweka Gate (1,630 m) – Moshi/Arusha' Mount Kilimanjaro
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