The Best Kilimanjaro Climbing Vacatinon in 7 days Machame route
The best Kilimanjaro Climbing in 7 days Machame route is also nicknamed the “Whiskey route” because the route is popularized as somewhat difficult and more expensive than 5 days Marangu route, 6 days Machame route or 6 to 7 days Lemosho route, take a look on pricing table below and Click on the prices to get full package.
| ROUT NAME | PRICE PER PERSON |
| KILIMANJARO MARANGU ROUTE | ($) 1440 in 6 days |
| KILIMANJARI MACHAME ROUTE | ($) 1580 in 6 days ($) 1650 in 7 days |
| KILIMANJARO LEMISHO ROUTE | ($) 1600 in 6 days ($) 1690 in 7 days ($) 1700 in 8 days |
The Machame route is scenically beautiful and varied. However, due to its popularity there are increased numbers of trekkers, it loses some of its splendour. The Machame route approaches the summit from the southwest and descends using the Mweka route, rewarding climbers with views of the expansive Shira Plateau, an optional scramble up Lava Tower, a climb up the Great Barranco wall, and a traverse underneath Kilimanjaro’s southern ice field.
Itinerary
Day 0: Pre-trek Briefing
If you have opted for the optional airport transfers, we will pick you up from Kilimanjaro Airport or Arusha airport and transfer you to your hotel in Moshi.Pre-trek briefing at your Moshi hotel. You should be planning to arrive atleast one day before the start of the trek. Today we will spend in having a pre-trek briefing. We will also review your equipment and rent any equipment which is needed.
Day 1: Hotel to Machame Camp
Drive from Moshi to Machame Gate takes about 45 minutes. The journey passes through the village of Machame which is located on the lower slopes of the mountain.We depart the park gate and walk through the rain forest on a winding trail up a ridge. At lower elevations the trail can be muddy and slippery. Gaiters and trekking poles are a good idea here. We continue a short distance until we reach the Machame Camp.Elevation: 1830m/6000ft to 3050m/9950ftDistance: 11km/7miHiking Time: 5-6 hours Habitat: Montane Forest Meals: Lunch and Dinner
Day 2: Machame Camp to Shira Camp
After breakfast we leave the glades of the rain forest and continue on an ascending path, crossing the valley along a steep rocky ridge. The route now turns west onto a river gorge until we arrive at the Shira campsite.Elevation: 3050m/9950ft to 3850m/12,600ftDistance: 5km/3miWalking Time: 4-5 hours Habitat: Moorland Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 3: Shira Camp to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp
From the Shira Plateau we continue to the east up a ridge, passing the junction towards the peak of Kibo. As we continue, our direction changes to the South East towards the Lava Tower, called the “Shark’s Tooth” (elev 4650m/15,250ft). Shortly after the tower we come to the second junction which goes to the Arrow Glacier. We now continue down to the Barranco Camp. Although you end the day around the same elevation as when you began, this day is very important for acclimatization and will help your body prepare for summit day. Elevation: 3850m/12,600ft to 4000m/13,000ftDistance: 10km/6miWalking Time: 5-6 hours Habitat: Semi-desert Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 4: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp
After breakfast, we leave Barranco and continue on a steep ridge up the Barranco Wall to the Karanga Valley and the junction which connects with the Mweka Trail. Elevation: 4000m/13,000ft to 4050m/13,250ftDistance: 5km/3miClimbing Time: 3-4 hours Habitat: Alpine Desert Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 5: Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp
We continue up to the Barafu Camp. You have completed the South Circuit, which offers views of the summit from many different angles. Here we make camp, rest, enjoy dinner, and prepare for the summit day.Elevation: 4050m/13,250ft to 4700m/15,350ftDistance: 4km/2miClimbing Time: 3-4 hoursHabitat: Alpine DesertMeals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 6: Barafu Camp to Summit to Mweka Camp
Very early in the morning (midnight to 2 am), we continue our way to the summit between the Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers. You head in a northwesterly direction and ascend through heavy scree towards Stella Point on the crater rim. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek. At Stella Point you will stop for a short rest and will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you are ever likely to see. Faster hikers may view the sunrise from the summit.From Stella Point, you may encounter snow all the way on your 1-hour ascent to the summit. Once at Uhuru Peak you have reached the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa!From the summit we begin our descent by continuing straight down to the Mweka Camp, stopping at Barafu for lunch. You may want gaiters and trekking poles for the loose gravel going down. We arrive at Mweka Camp and enjoy our last evening on the mountain.Elevation: 4700m/15,350ft to 5895m/19,340ftDown to 3090m/10,150ftDistance: 5km/3mi up / 13km/8mi downHiking Time: 5-7 hours up / 5-6 hours downHabitat: Stone scree and ice-capped summitMeals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 7: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate to Hotel
After breakfast we continue the descent down to the Mweka Park Gate to receive your summit certificates. At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. Gaiters and trekking poles will help. Shorts and t-shirts will probably be plenty to wear (keep rain gear and warmer clothing handy).The vehicle will be waiting for you at Mweka gate to drive you back to your hotel in Moshi (around 60 minutes).Elevation: 3090m/10,150ft to 1680m/5500ftDistance: 10km/6miHiking Time: 3-4 hours Habitat: Forest Meals: Breakfast
Inclusions
All transfers to the mountain and back to your Moshi hotel
Professional, experienced, mountain guides
Guides, Porters, Cook salaries and park fees
Quality, waterproof, four-season mountain sleeping tents (on twin sharing basis)
Sleeping Mattress
Emergency Oxygen Cylinder
All meals while on the Mountain
Quality Mess tents with table and chairs
Large portions of fresh, healthy, nutritious food
Clean, purified drinking water
Conservation fees (part of park fees)
Camping or Hut fees (part of park fees)
Rescue fees (part of park fees)
VAT (18% charged by the Government)
Kilimanjaro summit certificate
Exclusions
Tanzania VisaInternational and domestic flightsHotel (available as an optional addon)Transfers (available as an optional addon)Personal trekking equipment such as sleepings bags, hiking boots, clothes, etc (available for renting)Tips and gratuitiesTravel insurancePersonal Expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.)Meals not listed in the itineraryLiquors, beers and bottled beveragesSurcharge for online payment of advance and balance (5% on each payment)
