Tanzania
6 Days Machame Route
The 'Whiskey Route', tough but spectacularly beautiful.
What to expect
Machame route is also known as the Whiskey Route. It is a tough climb compared to Marangu, with dramatic scenery and a rewarding summit.
Route highlights
From, per person
$1,452
Indicative price, request a tailored quote
Where you'll climb
A live map of the mountain, plus real driving directions from Arusha to the trailhead.
Your climb itinerary
A detailed look at how this route unfolds, camp by camp, with meals and stay type for every day.
Machame Gate to Machame Camp
Begin in dense montane rainforest, trekking steadily up to Machame Camp on the edge of the moorland zone.
Machame Camp to Shira Camp
Climb above the forest line onto open moorland, reaching Shira Camp with your first clear views of Kibo's summit.
Shira Camp to Barranco Camp via Lava Tower
Trek up to the Lava Tower (4,600m) to aid acclimatization, then descend into the Barranco Valley to camp below the towering Barranco Wall.
Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp
A short but steep morning scrambling up the Barranco Wall, followed by an easier crossing of ridges and valleys to Karanga Camp.
Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp
Continue up to Barafu ("Base") Camp, where you'll rest and prepare for the summit attempt that begins in the early hours of the next morning.
Barafu to Summit & Descent to Mweka Gate
A midnight start for the push to Uhuru Peak, Africa's highest point, before descending all the way down through Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate.
What's included
Included
- All transfers to the mountain and back to your Moshi hotel
- Airport pick up and drop off
- 2 nights accommodation before and after the trek
- Professional, experienced mountain guides
- All park fees and rescue fees
- All meals while on the mountain
- Guides, porters and cook salaries
- Quality mess tents with tables and chairs
- Large portions of fresh, healthy, nutritious food
- Clean, purified drinking water
Not included
- Tanzania visa cost (USD 50 for most nationalities, USD 100 for U.S. citizens)
- Personal expenses
- Meals not listed above
- Optional tours
- Tips for the mountain crew
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Let's plan your climb
Every trek can be adjusted, dates, group size, and add-on days for acclimatization.