The Whiskey Route
Machame Route
The most popular and scenic Kilimanjaro route, known for its breathtaking views, diverse landscapes, and excellent acclimatization profile.
Duration
6-7 Days
Difficulty
Challenging
Scenery
Excellent
Success Rate
85-90%
Pricing
Machame Route Package
Per person pricing
$1,400 - $2,800
Popular route with higher success rate and excellent scenery
Route Overview
Why Choose Machame?
- Most scenic route with diverse landscapes
- Excellent "climb high, sleep low" acclimatization
- High success rate (85-90%)
- Famous landmarks: Barranco Wall, Lava Tower, Shira Plateau
Route Highlights
- Lush rainforest with unique flora and fauna
- Spectacular Shira Plateau views
- Challenging Barranco Wall climb
- Different descent route for varied scenery
7-Day Itinerary
1
Machame Gate to Machame Camp
Trek through dense rainforest with towering trees and diverse wildlife
📍 1,640m → 2,835m📏 11 km⏱️ 5-7 hours
2
Machame Camp to Shira Camp
Emerge from forest into moorland with first views of Kibo peak
📍 2,835m → 3,750m📏 5 km⏱️ 4-6 hours
3
Shira Camp to Barranco Camp
Climb to Lava Tower for acclimatization, then descend to Barranco
📍 3,750m → 4,630m → 3,960m📏 10 km⏱️ 6-8 hours
4
Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp
Conquer the famous Barranco Wall and traverse alpine desert
📍 3,960m → 3,995m📏 5 km⏱️ 4-5 hours
5
Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp
Final preparation day before summit attempt
📍 3,995m → 4,673m📏 4 km⏱️ 4-5 hours
6
Summit Day - Uhuru Peak
Midnight start for summit, then long descent to Mweka Camp
📍 4,673m → 5,895m → 3,068m📏 17 km⏱️ 12-16 hours
7
Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate
Final descent through rainforest to complete the journey
📍 3,068m → 1,640m📏 10 km⏱️ 3-4 hours
Ready for the Whiskey Route Adventure?
Experience Kilimanjaro's most scenic and successful climbing route