8 Days Kilimanjaro — Machame Route

8 Days Kilimanjaro — Machame Route

The popular "Whiskey" route with superb scenery.

8 days Standard and premium Mount Kilimanjaro
Duration8 days
ComfortStandard and premium
GroupPrivate, 1–12 guests
Best timeJan–Mar and Jun–Oct

Six days on the mountain via the scenic Machame route, with a climb-high-sleep-low profile for good acclimatisation.

This itinerary is a starting point. Your route, pace and accommodation can be adjusted to suit your dates, interests and budget.

  • Rainforest to alpine desert
  • Shira Plateau and Barranco Wall
  • Summit sunrise at Uhuru Peak
  • Supportive local crew

Day by day

  1. Day1

    Arrive in Moshi

    Moshi
    Airport transfer and gear check. Briefing with your head guide.
    Hotel in Moshi
    Dinner
  2. Day2

    Machame Gate to Machame Camp

    Rainforest — 3,000 m
    Hike through lush montane forest. About 5–7 hours.
    Mountain camp
    Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  3. Day3

    Machame to Shira Camp

    Moorland — 3,840 m
    Climb out of the forest onto the open Shira Plateau. About 5–6 hours.
    Mountain camp
    Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  4. Day4

    Shira to Barranco via Lava Tower

    Alpine — 3,950 m
    Climb to Lava Tower (4,600 m) for acclimatisation then descend to Barranco Valley.
    Mountain camp
    Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  5. Day5

    Barranco to Karanga

    Alpine desert — 3,995 m
    Scramble the Barranco Wall and traverse to Karanga Valley.
    Mountain camp
    Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  6. Day6

    Karanga to Barafu

    Barafu Camp — 4,640 m
    Short climb to base camp. Rest early for the summit push.
    Mountain camp
    Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  7. Day7

    Summit day and descent

    Uhuru Peak — 5,895 m
    Start around midnight, reach Stella Point and Uhuru Peak at sunrise, then descend to Mweka Camp.
    Mountain camp
    Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  8. Day8

    Descent and departure

    Mweka Gate
    Final descent through the forest to Mweka Gate. Certificates and transfer to your hotel.
    Breakfast

Included

  • Airport transfers and two nights' hotel accommodation in Moshi or Arusha
  • Park and rescue fees
  • Experienced mountain guides, assistant guides, cooks and porters
  • Two-person mountain tents and mess tent
  • All meals and boiled drinking water on the mountain
  • Oxygen and pulse oximeter checks each day
  • Government taxes

Not included

  • International flights
  • Tanzania visa
  • Travel and medical insurance
  • Personal climbing gear and sleeping bag (rental available)
  • Tips for the mountain crew
  • Extra nights in hotels
  • Personal expenses

You may also like

9 Days Kilimanjaro — Lemosho Route Kilimanjaro Climb 9days Mount Kilimanjaro

9 Days Kilimanjaro — Lemosho Route

The scenic, well-paced route with the best acclimatisation.

Standard and premium comfort From, per person$2,350 5 Days Northern Circuit Classic Classic Safari 5days Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater

5 Days Northern Circuit Classic

Tarangire, Serengeti and the crater — the full northern sweep.

Mid-range comfort From, per person$1,350 7 Days Great Migration Safari Migration Safari 7days Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater

7 Days Great Migration Safari

Follow the herds across the Serengeti.

Mid-range to luxury comfort From, per person$1,950
From, per person$1,950
Enquire