Kilimanjaro Trek, 9 Days
7-Day Kilimanjaro Machame Route
The "Whiskey Route", Kilimanjaro's most scenic path. 7 days on the mountain + 2 hotel nights (9 days total). Climb high, sleep low, and reach Uhuru Peak at 5,895m. From $2,460 per person (group of 10–12 People).
Kilimanjaro Trek
The Machame Route, "The Whiskey Route"
The Machame Route is the most popular and most scenic route on Kilimanjaro. Known as the "Whiskey Route" for its demanding nature, it allows your body to "climb high, sleep low", giving you time to acclimatize over several days as you gain altitude gradually.
This 9-day package (7 days on the mountain + 2 hotel nights) includes hotel accommodation the night before and after the climb, professional KINAPA-certified guides, all meals and equipment, and a celebration dinner when you descend. Whether you're a seasoned adventurer or a first-time high-altitude climber, the Machame Route is excellent for both.
9 Days
Total Trip
From $2,460
Per person · group of 10–12 People
5,895m
Uhuru Peak
Price Per Person (USD)
Combine with a Safari
Day by Day
9-Day Machame Route Itinerary
Day 1
Arrival in Moshi
Greeted at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transferred to Weruweru River Lodge or Salinero Kilimanjaro Lodge. Guide briefing and equipment check. Dinner included.
Day 2
Machame Gate (1,817m) → Machame Camp (3,021m)
Trek begins through montane forest and rainforest plantations. Chance to see Black & White Colobus monkeys. Distance: 10km / Duration: 6–7 hours.
Day 3
Machame Camp (3,021m) → Shira Camp (3,830m)
Steeper gradient along rocky ridge to the Shira Plateau through moorland vegetation. Views of Kilimanjaro and Mt Meru. Distance: 4.8km / Duration: 5–6 hours.
Day 4
Shira Camp (3,830m) → Barranco Camp (3,972m)
Semi-desert and alpine desert with the iconic 300ft Lava Tower. Hot lunch at Lava Tower (4,250m) for acclimatization, then descend to Barranco. Distance: 10km / Duration: 7–8 hours.
Day 5
Barranco Camp (3,972m) → Karanga Valley Camp (3,963m)
Traverse across desolate scree slopes above the vegetation line. Tough altitude climbing, stay hydrated and warm. Early dinner before summit night preparations. Distance: 8.5km / Duration: 7–8 hours.
Day 6
Karanga Camp (3,963m) → Barafu Camp (4,640m)
Final camp before summit. Rest in the afternoon. Early dinner and sleep by 6pm, summit push begins at midnight. Distance: 3.5km / Duration: 4–5 hours.
Day 7
Barafu Camp → Uhuru Peak (5,895m) → Millennium Camp (3,790m)
Summit night departs midnight. Steep climb through glaciers to Stella Point (5,739m) at sunrise, then Uhuru Peak, the roof of Africa at 5,895m. Descend to Millennium Camp for rest. Distance: 13.4km / Duration: 12–15 hours.
Day 8
Millennium Camp (3,790m) → Mweka Gate (1,630m)
Final descent through forest to Mweka Gate. Certificates presented to successful summiteers. Picnic lunch. Transfer back to hotel for hot shower and celebration dinner. Distance: 12.1km / Duration: 6–7 hours.
Day 9
Departure from Moshi
Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport. Or continue with a Tanzania safari or Zanzibar extension.