7 Days Hiking + 2 Days Arrival & Departure
The Machame Route, often called the “Whiskey Route,” is one of the most popular and scenic paths to Uhuru Peak. It offers rich variety—lush rainforest, dramatic ridgelines, alpine deserts, and glacier views. With a 7-day hiking plan, this route provides excellent acclimatization and a high summit success rate.
Start your trek in the rainforest after a scenic drive to the gate.
Elevation: 1,800m to 3,000m
Hiking time: 5 to 7 hours
Ascend out of the forest into heathland and cross beautiful ridges to reach Shira Plateau.
Elevation: 3,000m to 3,840m
Hiking time: 4 to 6 hours
Climb high to Lava Tower (4,600m) for acclimatization, then descend to Barranco Valley.
Elevation: 3,840m to 3,960m
Hiking time: 6 to 8 hours
Climb the iconic Barranco Wall, then hike through valleys to Karanga Camp.
Elevation: 3,960m to 3,995m
Hiking time: 4 to 5 hours
A short, steep ascent to the base camp. Rest early and prepare for the summit push.
Elevation: 3,995m to 4,673m
Hiking time: 3 to 4 hours
Start at midnight, summit at sunrise, then descend all the way to Mweka Camp.
Elevation: 4,673m to 5,895m (Uhuru Peak), down to 3,100m
Hiking time: 12 to 15 hours
Final descent through the rainforest to exit the park. Transfer back to your hotel.
Hiking time: 3 to 4 hours
Relax, recover, or continue your adventure with a safari or beach holiday in Zanzibar. Airport transfer included
What’s Included
- All airport transfers
- Two nights hotel accommodation before and after the climb
- Kilimanjaro park and rescue fees
- Professional mountain guides, cooks, and porters
- All meals on the mountain
- Private tents, sleeping mats, and dining setup
- Purified drinking water and hot drinks
- Daily health monitoring and emergency oxygen
- Transfers to/from Machame Gate
- Certificate of summit achievement
What’s Not Included
- All airport transfers
- Two nights hotel accommodation before and after the climb
- Kilimanjaro park and rescue fees
- Professional mountain guides, cooks, and porters
- All meals on the mountain
- Private tents, sleeping mats, and dining setup
- Purified drinking water and hot drinks
- Daily health monitoring and emergency oxygen
- Transfers to/from Machame Gate
- Certificate of summit achievement
