Kilimanjaro Trek — 9 Days
7-Day Machame Route
The most scenic route on Kilimanjaro with the best summit success rate. Climb high, sleep low. From $3,245 per person.
Kilimanjaro Trek — 9 Days
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 uses the climb-high-sleep-low technique — giving your body time to adjust to altitude over several days.
This 9-day package (7 days on the mountain) includes hotel accommodation the night before and after the climb, KINAPA-certified guides, all meals and equipment, supplemental oxygen, and a celebration dinner on descent.
9 Days
Total Trip
From $3,245
Per Person
5,895m
Summit
Price Per Person (USD)
Day by Day
9-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) → Karanga Valley (3,963m)
Traverse across desolate scree slopes above the vegetation line. The Barranco Wall scramble is memorable and achievable. Distance: 8.5km / Duration: 7–8 hours.
Day 6
Karanga (3,963m) → Barafu Camp (4,640m)
Final camp before summit. Short day — rest in the afternoon. Early dinner and sleep by 6pm for midnight summit push. Distance: 3.5km / Duration: 4–5 hours.
Day 7
Barafu → Uhuru Peak (5,895m) → Millennium Camp (3,790m)
Summit push begins at midnight. Stella Point (5,739m) at sunrise. Uhuru Peak by 8am — the Roof of Africa. Descend to Millennium Camp. Distance: 13.4km / Duration: 12–15 hours.
Day 8
Millennium Camp (3,790m) → Mweka Gate (1,630m)
Final descent through forest. Certificates presented at Mweka Gate. Celebration dinner back at the lodge. Distance: 12.1km / Duration: 6–7 hours.
Day 9
Departure from Moshi
Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport. Or continue to a Tanzania safari or Zanzibar extension.