8-Day Mt Kilimanjaro Summit Climb (Machame Route)

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8 daysDuration

Private TourPrivate experience, no group joining

5 - 79 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

5895mHighest point reached

Starts

Arusha, Tanzania

Ends

Arusha, Tanzania

Highlights

Recommended route for seasoned climbers

Rewards climbers with views of the expansive Shira Plateau

Provides impressive landscape and a variety of habitats

An adventure of a lifetime

Itinerary

Are you ready to conquer Africa’s highest summit? The 8-Day Mt Kilimanjaro Summit Climb (Machame Route) is tailor-made for adventurous travelers with a passion for pushing their limits. Known as the 'Whiskey' route, Machame is favored by trekkers seeking a physically demanding but highly rewarding ascent. Over eight days, you will traverse diverse landscapes—from lush rainforest and moorland to the stark alpine desert—each offering its own set of breathtaking vistas and challenges.

The journey begins with an approach from Kilimanjaro’s southwest, ascending through rich vegetation before opening onto the expansive Shira Plateau. The path is steeper and the days longer than on the Marangu route, ensuring the trek rewards those with some prior hiking or backpacking experience. High elevation and shifting terrain test both endurance and determination, making every step towards the summit a true accomplishment.

A highlight of this tour package is the descent via the scenic Mweka route, offering climbers new perspectives of the mountain’s varied habitats. Along the way, you’ll witness dramatic transitions in flora and fauna, with each camp bringing you closer to the ultimate goal: Uhuru Peak, the roof of Africa.

What makes this trip unique is its combination of challenging adventure and awe-inspiring scenery—ideal for those who crave both physical achievement and natural beauty. Join fellow climbers on this unforgettable journey, and experience firsthand why Machame is considered one of the mountain’s most spectacular routes.

day 1 - Airport pick-up- Drop off at Hotel

Guests will be picked up by our representative from the Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO). They will be driven to their accommodation in Arusha. Participants will be given a short briefing for the climb the next day. Kits and the necessary equipment will be checked as well.

Upon booking confirmation, we will provide a more detailed guidelines regarding climate, clothing, footwear, baggage, and equipment among others so that participants can fully prepare prior to this activity.

Duration:2 hours

Accommodation:3 Star Hotel at Sg Resort

day 2 - Arusha- Machame Hut Camp (10, 000')

After breakfast, we will pick you up from your Hotel in Arusha and drive for 1 hour to Machame gate (10,000 ft) for registration.

Here you will meet the rest of the crew (cooks and porters) and we shall all prepare for the climb. We will start the climb through rainforest and the giant heathers for 6 hrs until we reach our first overnight camp.

Duration:6 hours

Accommodation: Camping

day 3 - Shira Camp (12, 480')

This will be a short day but rather a steep rocky and dusty trails. It's a slow hike with plenty of breaks and enough time to acclimatize. Most of the route is rather bare of vegetation providing little shade from heat. You will cross many ridges and see the first of many Senecias.

Duration:6 hours

Accommodation: Camping

day 4 - Barranco Camp (13, 000')

We will start climbing over boulders and very few rocks, then make our way to a steady uphill climb to Lava tower and there we stop for lunch around noon. For those interested, we may climb up the Lava tower which is 14850ft (you may start to get a mild headache due to altitude change).

From the Lava tower, we will go down for about 2 hrs through dusty and rocky trails to the Barranco Camp at 13000ft.

Duration:6 hours

Accommodation: Camping

day 5 - Karanga Valley Camp (13, 450')

We start scrambling up the Barranco wall for an hour and half. As this is steep, you will be using your hands to reach and steady yourself like rock climbing, although not as challenging.

At the top of the wall you can see the Barranco valley and the campsite you spent at the night before. You will walk up and down the greener valley, which is the last water point to the mountain.

Duration:5 hours

Accommodation: Camping

day 6 - Barafu Hut Camp (14, 200')

This will be a short but steep uphill climb across barren landscape with lots of boulders and shattered rocks. You will see the decken glaciers on your left. We will keep going through a very steep ridge until we reach a rocky section for more scrambling which will last for about an 1.5 hrs.

Our next camp will be on large rocks with very steep cliff faces. We will cap off the night early as we need to wake up at 11:00 pm for the summit.

Duration:2 hours

Accommodation: Camping

day 7 - Summit Day and Mweka Hut (10, 500')

We will start the climb at around midnight. We will start with very steep rocks for 1 hour, and enter a snow covered area where you can see glaciers above. If it's a moonlit night, you may turn off your headlamp and continue a moon lit guided walk; indeed a wonderful experience.

The next 2 hours is headed towards Stella Point and we will take a break every 15 minutes as the climb gets more mentally and physically challenging.

Afterwards, we will make our way to Stella Point where the Lava fields are like loose sand. It's a rather enjoyable and frustrating experience because you will take a step up and slide back gaining 0 distance and if you're not careful, you will slide back 2 steps and gain negative 2 steps.

After breakfast, we will climb to Uhuru peak for 1 hr just as the sun appears over the Mawenzi peaks. We will be at Uhuru peak (19370 ft) around 6-7 am. We will start our descent which is steep and rigorous via Stella Point to Barafu Hut Camp.

Duration:5 hours

Accommodation: Camping

day 8 - Descent and back to Arusha

Today's hike will take us about 4 to 5 hours to make the 4,500 feet descent to the park gate. We will check out and receive Kilimanjaro climbing certificate at the park gate office, then eat our lunch and say goodbye to our mountain staff.

After lunch, we will drive through very beautiful coffee plantations and small villages of the Chaga people back to Arusha. There you will be dropped off and is the perfect time for you to take a nice swim, a hot shower, and a well-deserved celebration!

Duration:5 hours

Accommodation:Own accommodation Other

8-Day Mt Kilimanjaro Summit Climb (Machame Route)

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Itinerary

day 1 - Airport pick-up- Drop off at Hotel