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Climbing the Kilimanjaro-Machame Route

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The **Machame route,** also known as the **"Whisky Route",** is one of the best to climb **Kilimanjaro** as it is optimal for acclimatization, allowing the climbers to "walk high and sleep low", and as a result **enjoy one of the highest summit success rates of all the routes to climb Mt Kilimanjaro.**

This 7-day itinerary to climb **Kilimanjaro** offers a great acclimatization program. You will have 2 shorter days of trekking prior to your summit ascent in order to optimize your Kilimanjaro climb. Throughout the trek, we will go through stunning terrain and climb in five different climatic zones. Here are some of the key features of this program:

*   It allows travelers to "walk high and sleep low" enabling better acclimatization.
    
*   Ascent and descent via different routes.
    
*   Fully catered camping.
    

Owing to its high success rate, the **Machame route** can be busy, but we'll start early to avoid the crowds. I also ensure that my porter team arrives at the designated campsites early so that your tent will be set up and ready for your arrival, together with a nice hot drink prepared by our team cook.

**Please get in touch with me and let's discuss your wishes for your Kilimanjaro adventure. I will be happy to guide you to the summit of the highest mountain in Africa!** Of course, we can combine this program with some other great adventures including safari, beach stays and more.

**Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro through other routes is also possible: check out our programs up the** [**Rongai**](https://www.explore-share.com/trip/climbing-kilimanjaro-rongai-route/)**,** [**Marangu**](https://www.explore-share.com/trip/6-day-climbing-kilimanjaro-marangu-route/) **and Lemosho routes.** 

Wish to read about an Explore-Share user who climbed Kilimanjaro via the Machame route? Check out our [blog post](https://www.explore-share.com/blog/kilimanjaro-sebastiens-experience-climbing-africas-highest-mountain/) with photos of the ascent!

Arrival at the Kilimanjaro International Airport and meeting with my representative who will pick you up and drive you to Silver Palm Hotel for your overnight.

Arrival in Tanzania

Transfer from the Hotel by car until the Mount Kilimanjaro National Park. We sign up at the Park’s office, at the gates of the Park. Then we get ready to start climbing. We go by a rain forest, a winding trail takes us up on a ridge until Machame Camp, our camping site for tonight.

\*Altitude change: from 1800 m to 3000 m (+1200 m)  
\*Distance: 11 km  
\*Time: 5-7 h  
\*Environment: Montane Forest

Machame Gate - Camp Machame

We have breakfast and then start our walk, during which we leave behind the rain forest. We continue ascending, traversing a valley and going up a rocky ridge, quite steep and covered in heath. Then we turn west, to the river’s gorge. We end the day at the Camp Shira, where we have dinner and spend the night.

\*Altitude change: 3000 m to 3850 m (+850 m)  
\*Distance: 9 km  
\*Time: 4-6 h  
\*Environment: Moorland

Camp Machame - Camp Shira

Today is crucial for acclimatisation, our bodies are getting prepared for the summit day. It’s an intense day and you may feel the altitude symptoms. We ascend until Lava Tower (4600m), where we have lunch and rest. Then we go down to Barranco campsite, where we will sleep. This camp is located in a beautiful valley under the Breach and the Great Barranco Wall. and the sunset here is memorable! It’s a special place to photograph.

\*Altitude change: 3850 m to 4600 m to 3950 m (+750 m)  
\*Distance: 12 km  
\*Time: 6-7 h  
\*Environment: Semi-desert

Camp Shira through Lava Tower - Camp Barranco

The day begins with a fun scramble, quite short, until the top of Great Barranco Wall. Then we cross over the scree to Karange Valley (3930 m), located under the icefalls of Kersten, Heim and Decken Glaciers. We spend the night at the camp Karanga.

\*Altitude change: 3950 m to 3930 m  
\*Distance: 7 km  
\*Hiking Time: 4 h  
\*Environment: Alpine Desert

Camp Barranco - Camp Karanga

Leaving the Karanga camp behind, we reach the junction that connects with the Mweka Trail for descent. Then we continue until the Barafu Hut. This marks the completion of the Southern Circuit. From here there are views of the top from different angles. We will camp, rest and enjoy some dinner. From here we can clearly see the Kibo and Mawenzi peaks.

\*Altitude change: 3930 m to 4600 m (+670 m)  
\*Distance: 6 km  
\*Hiking Time: 3 h  
\*Environment: Alpine Desert

Camp Karanga - Camp Barafu

We will wake up at 11:30PM, quickly have some tea and cookies and start the hike. The destination is the summit located between the Ratzel and Rembman glaciers. Heading to the north-west, we go up through scree to Stella Point, on the rim of the crater. This is probably the most challenging portion of the hike, both physically and mentally. At the Stella Point (5732 m) we have a short stop to rest, and the sunrise here will likely be the most marvellous you have ever seen, if the weather permits. At the Uhuru Peak (5895 m), we reach the culminant point both of Mt Kilimanjaro and of Africa.

It can get really cold during the night. But it’ll be very warm at the end of the day of hiking. From the peak, we go down until the Hut Mweka campsite, via Barafu, where we have lunch. We need trekking poles for the loose gravel heading down to Camp Mweka (3100 m). Later in the day, we enjoy the last dinner on the mountains and a well-earned rest.

\*Altitude change: 4600 m to 5895 m (+1295 m) (and down to 3100 m)  
\*Distance: 7 km ascent /23 km descent  
\*Time: 6-8 h ascent /6-7 h descent  
\*Environment: Stone scree, ice-capped summit / Alpine desert.

Barafu Camp until the Summit - Hut Mweka

We go down until the Mweka Park Gate where you receive the summit certificate. At lower altitudes it may be muddy and wet. Gaiters and trekking poles will be helpful. It’s convenient to have t-shirts and shorts for this part, but keep your rain gear and warmer clothes at hand.

\*Altitude change: 3100 m to 1800 m  
\*Distance: 8 km  
\*Time: 3-4 h  
\*Environment: Montane Forest.

Mweka Camp - Silver Palm hotel

Enjoy 7 days of hiking to reach the summit of Kilimanjaro through the Machame route, together with the guides team and local porters of Congema.

7-day Climbing Kilimanjaro via the Machame route. 7-day trip. Certified guide

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7-day Climbing Kilimanjaro via the Machame route

This **6-day Kilimanjaro ascent via Machame Route** is a demanding program for those of you who want to complete this amazing trip in 6 days!

The **Machame route** is also known as the **Whiskey route** and is now the most popular route to reach **Kilimanjaro's summit**. It approaches the mountain from the southwest and descends using **Mweka route**, which is a faster way to go down.

This route is scenically beautiful and varied. The days are longer and you'll have to endure steeper walks compared to other routes, but you'll be rewarded by the **amazing views of the expansive Shira Plateau**.

I'll pick you up at **Kilimanjaro International Airport** and take care of everything. During our journey, my staff will prepare all the meals and they'll have the tents set up for us when we arrive at the campsites. You'll enjoy a good sleep in our tents and have a dining tent available for dinner.

Another reason to go through this Machame Route is that we'll go through stunning terrains and over five different climatic zones. This will be a challenging trek to do in 6 days, but you'll never forget this experience.

**So send me a request to make this 6-day Kilimanjaro ascent via Machame Route happen!**

And if you want to check the Kilimanjaro ascent via another route, I can also offer you these routes: [**Rongai Route**](https://www.explore-share.com/trip/climbing-kilimanjaro-rongai-route/)**,** [**Marangu route**](https://www.explore-share.com/trip/6-day-climbing-kilimanjaro-marangu-route/) **and** [**Lemosho Route**](https://www.explore-share.com/trip/climbing-kilimanjaro-via-lemosho-route/)**.**

Read about [an Explore-Share user who reached the Kilimanjaro summit via the Machame route](https://www.explore-share.com/blog/kilimanjaro-sebastiens-experience-climbing-africas-highest-mountain/). And check out his awesome photos!

Machame Gate - Machame Camp

Machame Camp - Shira Camp

Shira Camp through Lava Tower - Barranco Camp

The day begins with a fun scramble, quite short, until the top of Great Barranco Wall. Then we cross over the scree to Karange Valley (3930 m), located under the icefalls of Kersten, Heim and Decken Glaciers. We reach Karanga camp and continue to the junction that connects with the Mweka Trail for descent. Then we continue until the Barafu Hut. This marks the completion of the Southern Circuit. From here there are views of the top from different angles. We will camp, rest and enjoy some dinner. From here we can clearly see the Kibo and Mawenzi peaks.

\*Altitude change: 3950 m to 3930 m and 3930 m to 4600 m (+670 m)  
\*Distance: 13 km  
\*Hiking Time: 7 h  
\*Environment: Alpine Desert

Barranco Camp - Barafu Camp

Reach Africa's highest point, the top of Kilimanjaro, together with the guides team and local porters of Congema, on this 6-day ascent via Machame Route.

6-day Kilimanjaro ascent via Machame Route. 6-day trip. Certified guide

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6-day Kilimanjaro ascent via Machame Route

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