The Machame route is scenically beautiful and varied. Compared to Marangu, the days on Machame are longer and the walks are steeper. It is considered a difficult route, better suited for more adventurous folks, and those with some hiking or backpacking experience.
The Machame route, known as the “Whiskey” route, is now the most popular route on the mountain.
Machame approaches from the southwest and descends using Mweka, 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 Icefield. The descent occurs on the Mweka route.
Climbers sleep in supplied tents at designated campsites, and eat meals either outdoors or inside a large dining tent. Staff prepares all meals and sets up the tents.

 

Day 1: Arusha – Machame Gate (1830 m/6000 ft) – Machame Huts (3030 m/9940 ft)

Walking distance: 5.5 km/3.5 miles
Walking time: 5-7 hours
Altitude gain: 1200 m/3940 ft

 

Day 2: Machame Huts – New Shira Camp (3850 m/12630 ft)

Walking distance: 5.5 km/3.5 miles
Walking time: 4-6 hours
Altitude gain: 820 m/2690 ft

 

Day 3: New Shira Camp – via Lava Tower (4640 m/15220 ft) – Barranco Huts (3985 m/13070 ft)

Walking distance: 10 km/6.2 miles
Walking time: 5-7 hours
Altitude gain: 135 m/440 ft (790 m/2590 ft to Lava Tower)

 

Day 4: Barranco Huts – Karanga Camp (4040 m/13255 ft)

Walking distance: 5.5 km/3.5 miles
Walking time: 4-5 hours
Altitude gain: 55 m/185 ft

 

Day 5: Karanga Camp – Barafu Huts (4680 m/15360 ft)

Walking distance: 3.5 km/ 2.2 miles
Walking time: 4-5 hours
Altitude gain: 640 m/2105 ft

 

Day 6: Summit attempt via Stella Point (5752 m/18871 ft) to Uhuru Peak (5895 m/19340 ft) and descent to Millenium Camp (3820 m/12530 ft) (or to Mweka Hut)

Walking distance: 5 km/3 miles ascent + 10 km/6.2 miles descent
Walking time: 5-6 hrs + 1-2 hours up, 5-6 hours down (the overall walking time may vary from 10 – 16 hours)
Altitude gain: 1072 m/ 3511 ft (Stella Point) or 1215 m/3980 ft (Uhuru Peak)
Descent: 2075 m/6810 ft

 

Day 7: Millenium Camp – Machame Gate – Arusha /Moshi

Walking distance: 20 km/12.5 miles
Walking time: 5 hours
Descent: 1990 m/6530 ft

COST OF SAFARI

The cost of this safari will vary depending on date of travel, type of accommodation, transport mode and number of people on the safari.

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INCLUDES & EXCLUDES

Included in the Safari Cost

2 nights hotel accommodation in Moshi or Arusha (before & after climb)
Breakfast at hotel
Group transport to and from Moshi or Arusha to the mountain trail head
Kilimanjaro National Park fees
Guides/porters
Tents, double occupancy
All meals on the mountain
Not included in price:
Airfare
Lunch or dinner at hotel
Personal gear and equipment
Tips
Costs of additional services:
Pick up and drop off at Kilimanjaro Airport, per way $20
Single supplement, for single tent/room, per trip $120
Private parties of two persons or less, add $300 per trip
Extra porter, per day $15
Extra hotel night, per room $75
Bottled oxygen, only for rescue/emergency use $120
Gamow bag, per trip $150
Private toilet, per trip $120
Mount Meru climb (4 days/3 nights), per person $905
Sleeping bag rental, per trip $40
Trekking poles rental, per trip $12

Excluded in the Safari Cost

Airfare
Lunch or dinner at hotel
Personal gear and equipment
Tips
Costs of additional services:
Pick up and drop off at Kilimanjaro Airport, per way $20
Single supplement, for single tent/room, per trip $120
Private parties of two persons or less, add $300 per trip
Extra porter, per day $15
Extra hotel night, per room $75
Bottled oxygen, only for rescue/emergency use $120
Gamow bag, per trip $150
Private toilet, per trip $120
Mount Meru climb (4 days/3 nights), per person $905
Sleeping bag rental, per trip $40
Trekking poles rental, per trip $12

End – Arusha /Moshi/Nairobi

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