Trekking
Kilimanjaro · Machame Route

- Duration
- 7 days
- Group size
- Up to 12
- Difficulty
- Demanding
- Type
- Trekking
Trip overview
The Machame Route — the "Whisky Route" — is the most scenic way up Kilimanjaro, winding through rainforest, moorland and alpine desert before the midnight push to Uhuru Peak. Seven days gives your body the time it needs to acclimatise, dramatically raising your summit chances.
Trip highlights
- Summit Uhuru Peak at sunrise
- Cross five distinct climate zones
- Camp beneath the southern stars
Day by day
- 1Day 1
Machame Gate to Machame Camp
Trek up through dense montane rainforest to your first camp at 2,835m.
- 2Day 2
Shira Plateau
Climb out of the forest onto the moorland and the open Shira Plateau.
- 3Day 3
Lava Tower & Barranco
Climb high to 4,600m then descend to sleep low — key for acclimatising.
- 4Day 4
Summit & descent
A midnight start to stand on the roof of Africa at dawn, then descend to camp.
What's included
- Expert local guide throughout
- All park & conservation fees
- Accommodation as per itinerary
- Meals as listed each day
- Private ground transport
- Airport transfers
Not included
- International flights
- Tanzania visa
- Travel insurance
- Personal items & tips


