Kilimanjaro

Machame Route

The popular “Whiskey” route following the Southern Circuit with the iconic Barranco Wall. A balanced mix of scenery, challenge, and acclimatization over 6–7 days.

6–7 days Moderate–Challenging Barranco Wall views
Machame Barranco Wall Machame

Why Choose Machame

Diverse landscapes from rainforest to alpine desert, a well-paced ascent, and the thrilling Barranco Wall make Machame a favorite for trekkers seeking classic Kilimanjaro drama.

Rainforest to high desert Southern Circuit Night summit

Fast Facts

Start: Machame Gate • End: Mweka Gate • Overnights: tents • Good acclimatization with Lava Tower “walk high, sleep low.”

Shira • Barranco • Karanga • Barafu Gradual gain

Sample 7-Day Itinerary

Also offered as 6 days (faster). We recommend 7 days for better acclimatization.

Registration at the gate, trek to Machame Camp with chances to spot colobus monkeys.

Machame forestMachame

Ascend above the trees to the Shira Plateau with grand views of Kibo.

Shira PlateauShira

Climb to ~4,600 m at Lava Tower, descend to the lush Barranco Valley.

Lava TowerLava Tower

Short and spectacular day up the Barranco Wall, then traverse valleys to Karanga.

Barranco WallBarranco

Arrive Barafu (~4,673 m) and prepare gear for summit night.

High campBarafu

Ascend via Stella Point to Uhuru (5,895 m), then descend to Mweka Camp.

Summit ridgeSummit

Follow the trail down to Mweka Gate, where you'll complete the climb, receive your certificates, and transfer onward.

Mweka forestMweka

Included

All park fees; professional mountain guides, porters, and cook team; all meals on the mountain; purified drinking water; mountain accommodation (huts on Marangu or private tents on all other routes); emergency rescue fees; and round-trip ground transfers between your hotel and the trailhead.

Not Included

International and regional flights, visas, travel insurance, personal hiking or biking gear, tips for the mountain crew, and optional upgrades.

From $1,890 per person

Pricing varies by season and group size. Contact us for a tailored quote.

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