Kilimanjaro Trek, 8 Days
6-Day Machame Route
The most scenic and popular route on Kilimanjaro. 6 days on the mountain + 2 hotel nights (8 days total). Climb high, sleep low for optimal acclimatization. From $2,130 per person (group of 10–12 People).
Kilimanjaro Trek, 8 Days
Machame Route, "The Whiskey Route" (6 Days)
The Machame Route is Kilimanjaro's favourite, famously known as the "Whiskey Route" for its demanding but rewarding nature. It uses the climb-high-sleep-low technique, giving your body time to adjust to the changes in altitude over several days.
This package is 6 days on the mountain + 2 hotel nights (8 days total), ideal for those who want the Machame experience with great scenery. Whether you're a well-seasoned adventurer or a first-time high-altitude climber, this route delivers.
8 Days Total
Total Trip
From $2,130
Per person · group of 10–12 People
5,895m
Summit
Price Per Person (USD)
Day by Day
8-Day 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. Black & White Colobus monkeys overhead. 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. Views of Kilimanjaro and Mt Meru. Distance: 4.8km / Duration: 5–6 hours.
Day 4
Shira Camp (3,830m) → Barranco Camp (3,972m)
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) → Barafu Camp (4,640m)
Climb the Barranco Wall (non-technical), traverse the Kibo South Circuit and Karanga Valley, then push up to Barafu, the staging camp for the summit. Rest in the afternoon. Distance: 8.5km / Duration: 7–8 hours.
Day 6
Barafu Camp (4,640m) → Uhuru Peak (5,895m) → Millennium Camp (3,790m)
Summit push departs between midnight and 1am. Ascend through scree to Stella Point (5,685m) at sunrise, then continue to Uhuru Peak. Descend to Millennium Camp for a well-earned rest. Distance: 13.4km / Duration: 12–15 hours.
Day 7
Millennium Camp (3,790m) → Mweka Gate (1,630m)
Final descent through forest. Summit certificates at Mweka Gate. Celebration dinner back at the lodge. Distance: 12.1km / Duration: 6–7 hours.
Day 8
Departure from Moshi
Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport or onward to safari or Zanzibar.
What's Included
Not Included
Ready to Climb the Whiskey Route?
Our KINAPA-certified guides have led hundreds of successful summits on the Machame Route. We'll prepare you fully before departure.