Machame Route

Machame Route Overview

The Machame Route, known as the "Whiskey Route," is the most popular path to Kilimanjaro's summit. This 7-day trek offers stunning scenery through diverse ecosystems and excellent acclimatization with its "climb high, sleep low" profile.

Why Choose Machame

Machame provides the best balance of scenery, success rate, and value. The route approaches from the south, traversing through rainforest, moorland, alpine desert, and glacial zones. The Barranco Wall scramble on Day 4 is a highlight — a thrilling but non-technical rock scramble with incredible views.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

• Day 1: Machame Gate (1,800m) to Machame Camp (3,000m) — Rainforest
• Day 2: Machame Camp to Shira Camp (3,840m) — Moorland
• Day 3: Shira Camp to Barranco Camp (3,960m) via Lava Tower (4,630m)
• Day 4: Barranco Wall to Karanga Camp (3,995m)
• Day 5: Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp (4,673m)
• Day 6: Summit night — Barafu to Uhuru Peak (5,895m) and descent to Mweka Camp
• Day 7: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate — Descent through rainforest