7 Days · Kilimanjaro Trek
Machame Route Kilimanjaro Climb
The classic 'Whiskey' route · $1,890 per person
The classic 'Whiskey' route · $1,890 per person
The classic 'Whiskey' route: rainforest, the Shira Plateau, the Barranco Wall and a strong acclimatisation profile at the best value on the mountain.
Duration
7 days
From
$1,890
Best for
Fit trekkers
Group
Private or 4-10
Briefing, short drive to Machame Gate and a rainforest walk to Machame Camp.
1,800 m → 2,835 m · 5-6 hrs
Out of the forest onto the moorland ridge with wide views over the Shira Plateau.
2,835 m → 3,750 m · 5-6 hrs
Climb to 4,600 m at Lava Tower for lunch, then drop into the Barranco Valley.
3,750 m → 3,960 m · 7 hrs
Barranco Wall in the morning, then a short day and a proper rest afternoon.
3,960 m → 3,995 m · 4-5 hrs
Alpine desert to base camp, early dinner and sleep before summit night.
3,995 m → 4,673 m · 4-5 hrs
Midnight start, Stella Point at sunrise, Uhuru Peak, then a long descent to Mweka.
4,673 m → 5,895 m → 3,100 m · 12-14 hrs
Rainforest descent to Mweka Gate, certificates and transfer to your hotel.
3,100 m → 1,640 m · 3-4 hrs
From
$1,890
per person, private departure
7 days · 6 nights
Machame Gate · Barranco · Uhuru
Private or group 4-10