When: Monday August 4th – August 10th, 2025

Route: Machame 7 Days

Group size: Max 8. ppl

The Machame Route is the second most popular Kilimanjaro hiking path, often referred to as the “Whiskey Route.” Known for its excellent summit success rates, this route employs a “climb high, sleep low” strategy to enhance acclimatization and increase your chances of reaching the summit.

Approaching the summit from the southwest, the Machame Route offers stunning views of the Shira Plateau, one of Kilimanjaro’s most fascinating and scenic areas. You’ll also experience the Lava Tower, a 300-foot (91m) ancient volcanic formation, and challenge yourself with a scramble up the Barranco Wall.

Descending via the Mweka Route, this trek combines adventure with breathtaking scenery, making it a memorable Kilimanjaro experience.

 

Total walking distance:

Day 1 Machame Gate – Machame camp 11km (5-6hrs) Altitude: 2835m

Day 2 Machame camp – Shira camp 5km (4-5hrs) Altitude: 3750m

Day 3 Shira camp – Lava Tower (Acclimatization) 6km (4hrs) Altitude: 4600m

Lava Tower – Barranco camp 3km (2hrs) Altitude: 3900m

Day 4 Barranco camp – Karanga camp 6km (4hrs) Altitude: 4000m

Day 5 Karanga camp – Barafu Base camp 3km (3-4hrs) Altitude: 4673m

Day 6 Barafu Base camp – Uhuru Peak 5km (7hrs) Altitude: 5895m

Uhuru Peak – Barafu Base camp 5km (3hrs) Lunchbreak.

Barafu Base camp – Mweka camp 8km (4hrs) Altitude: 3100m

Day 7 Mweka camp – Mweka Gate 10km (3hrs) Altitude:2835m

Total elevation gain: 3060m4th-10th