7 Days from$1850 p/p in USD- DeparturesYear Round
Destinations
Tanzania,
Tour Type
Guided
Safari Standard
Budget, Camping
Tour Overview
7 Days Mount Kilimanjaro Climb – Machame Route is one of the most popular and successful routes on Mount Kilimanjaro. Known as the “Whiskey Route,” it offers breathtaking scenery, excellent acclimatization through the climb-high-sleep-low approach, and a very high summit success rate. This 7-day itinerary allows your body enough time to adapt to altitude while enjoying rainforest, moorland, alpine desert, and glacial landscapes. It is ideal for climbers seeking both challenge and comfort.
General Information
- Safari types:Guided, Mountain Safari, Trekking Safari
- You will visit:Kilimanjaro National Park
- Wildlife:Birds, Antelope, Thomson's Gazelle, Buffalo, Dik Dik, Blue Monkey, Eland, Blue Monkey, Tree Hyrax, Jackal
- Activities:Trekking, Hiking
- Getting around:Transfer Vehicle
- Start/end:Start in Moshi, end in Moshi
- Minimum age:5
Highlights
7-day itinerary for excellent acclimatization and high summit success rate
Climb via the famous Machame “Whiskey Route”
Scenic walk through rainforest, moorland, alpine desert, and glacial zones
Climb-high, sleep-low profile via Lava Tower for safer altitude adaptation
Summit Mount Kilimanjaro at Uhuru Peak (5,895m), the highest point in Africa
Spectacular views from Barranco Wall and Karanga Valley
Experienced, licensed local mountain guides and professional support crew
All park fees, meals, tents, and safety equipment included
Small-group experience with personalized attention
Descend through the beautiful Mweka rainforest route
Price Per Person – USD
1 person: from USD 1,900
2–3 people from USD 1,850
4–6 people: USD 1,750
7+ people: USD 1,650
What's Included
- Hotel accommodation before and after the climb
- Transfers to and from the mountain (Moshi/Arusha)
- Professional, licensed mountain guide
- Porters and mountain cook
- All meals on the mountain (breakfast, lunch & dinner)
- Quality mountain tents and sleeping mats
- Drinking water throughout the climb
- Oxygen cylinder & first aid kit
- Pre-climb briefing and safety checks
- Fair wages for the mountain crew
- Kilimanjaro National Park fees, camping & rescue fees
What's Excluded
- International and domestic flights
- Tanzanian visa fees
- Travel and medical insurance (mandatory)
- Tips for guides, porters and cook
- Personal trekking gear (sleeping bag, boots, clothing)
- Personal expenses and snacks
Disclaimer
- This itinerary is owned and delivered by ‘Kilimanjaro Winners And Safaris‘
- All prices are ‘From’ and may vary at the time of booking
- Display price is usually based on two people sharing
- ‘Kilimanjaro Winners And Safaris‘ reserves the right to change the content and price of the itinerary
- All itineraries and services are subject to availability
Day by Day Overview
After breakfast, you drive to Machame Gate for registration. The trek begins through lush rainforest with tall trees, moss, and abundant wildlife. The trail can be muddy, but the gradual ascent allows a comfortable start. You arrive at Machame Camp in the afternoon, where your crew prepares camp and dinner while you rest and enjoy the forest atmosphere.
Leaving the rainforest, the trail climbs steadily into heath and moorland zones. The vegetation changes, offering open views and fresh mountain air. As you gain altitude, Mount Meru becomes visible in the distance on clear days. You reach Shira Camp on the Shira Plateau, one of the highest plateaus in the world, with impressive views of Kibo Peak.
This is a key acclimatization day. You hike uphill to Lava Tower at 4,600m, allowing your body to adjust to high altitude, before descending to Barranco Camp. The descent helps reduce altitude stress while improving acclimatization. Barranco Camp is set below the dramatic Barranco Wall and offers one of the most scenic camping locations on the mountain.
After breakfast, you climb the famous Barranco Wall. Though steep, it is not technical and offers exciting scrambling with rewarding views. The trail then crosses valleys and ridges before reaching Karanga Camp. This shorter hiking day allows additional acclimatization and rest in preparation for the summit push.
Today you ascend to Barafu Camp, the base camp for the summit attempt. The landscape becomes alpine desert with strong winds and cooler temperatures. Upon arrival, you rest, eat an early dinner, and prepare your gear. Your guide provides a detailed summit briefing before you sleep, as the summit climb begins around midnight.
Around midnight, you begin the challenging summit ascent. You hike steadily to Stella Point and continue to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa at 5,895m. After photos and celebration at the summit, you descend back to Barafu Camp for a short rest, then continue down to Mweka Camp, located in the upper forest zone.
The final descent takes you through lush rainforest to Mweka Gate. After signing out and receiving summit certificates, you are transferred back to Moshi or Arusha. This marks the end of an unforgettable Kilimanjaro adventure.
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