Kilimanjaro — Machame Route, 7 Days
The 'Whiskey Route' — the most scenic way to Uhuru Peak, with an extra acclimatisation day for a higher summit success rate.
- Summit Uhuru Peak at 5,895 m
- Barranco Wall scramble
- Certified guides, porters and chef
- Daily oxygen and pulse checks
Day by day
- 1
Machame Gate to Machame Camp
Rainforest walking, 1,800 m to 3,010 m. Around 6 hours.
- 2
Shira Camp
Out of the forest onto moorland with your first clear view of Kibo.
- 3
Lava Tower to Barranco
Climb high, sleep low — the day that makes your acclimatisation.
- 4
Barranco Wall to Karanga
A fun hands-on scramble, then a short afternoon for rest.
- 5
Barafu Base Camp
Early night; the summit push starts just before midnight.
- 6
Uhuru Peak
Stella Point at sunrise, Uhuru at 5,895 m, then a long descent to Mweka.
- 7
Mweka Gate
Certificates, a hot shower in Moshi and a well-earned beer.
What's included
- Private 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof and unlimited mileage
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- All park and conservation fees
- Full-board accommodation as listed
- Airport transfers and bottled drinking water
- Flying-doctor emergency evacuation cover
Not included
- International flights and Tanzania visa
- Travel insurance (required)
- Tips for guides, porters and camp staff
- Optional balloon safaris and spa treatments
- Personal items, drinks and laundry
Good to know
›When is the best time to visit Tanzania?
June to October is dry, cool and the classic safari window. January to March is green, quieter and the calving season in the southern Serengeti. April and May are the long rains — cheapest, wettest, and still lovely if you don't mind mud.
›How do I book, and what deposit do you need?
Send a request from any package page. We reply within 24 hours with a tailored quote. A 30% deposit confirms your dates and the balance is due 30 days before arrival.
›Is the price per person?
Yes — all prices shown are per person sharing a double or twin room, based on two travellers. Solo travellers and larger groups get a recalculated quote.
›Do I need vaccinations or a visa?
A tourist visa is available online or on arrival. Yellow fever proof is only required if you're arriving from a country where it's endemic. Talk to your travel clinic about malaria prophylaxis.
›How fit do I need to be for Kilimanjaro?
You don't need to be an athlete, but you should be comfortable walking 5-7 hours a day for a week. Our longer routes have far higher summit rates because of the extra acclimatisation day.
