9-Day Machame Route Kilimanjaro Climb Package (8 Nights)

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$2489 / person

9-Day Machame Route Kilimanjaro Climb Package (8 Nights)

About This 9 Day Machame Route on Kilimanjaro

Climb Mount Kilimanjaro on this 9 day Machame route, the popular Whiskey route Kilimanjaro climbers love for its views and summit success. In addition, the Machame route on Kilimanjaro climbs through rainforest, moorland and alpine desert before you reach Uhuru Peak. Afterwards, our climb Kilimanjaro price covers this Machame route Kilimanjaro trek package from gate to summit.

This 9 day Machame route includes arrival and departure days, plus 7 trekking days and 6 nights on the mountain for good acclimatization. As a result, the Whiskey route on Kilimanjaro is one of the best value climbs on the mountain. Learn more on our Climbing Kilimanjaro page.

Plan Your Trip

Planning your Machame route Kilimanjaro climb? Read our guides to the best time to climb Kilimanjaro, the Kilimanjaro gear list and Mount Kilimanjaro height.

The climb Kilimanjaro price stays clear, and every Kilimanjaro trek package lists what is included.

Planning Your Machame route Kilimanjaro

Before travelling, review the route, accommodation, included services and daily activities. In addition, prepare the documents and personal essentials recommended for your journey. Meanwhile, your guide can help with timing, transfers and practical arrangements. As a result, you can focus on enjoying the destination and the experiences included in your itinerary.

Sample itineraries

DAY 1

Moshi

Arrival in Tanzania – Transfer to Moshi

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), our team will meet you and transfer you to Moshi, the gateway town to Mount Kilimanjaro.

Overnight stay at Weru Weru River Lodge on half-board basis. Afterwards, the Kilimanjaro climb package team meets you in Machame.

Hiking And Trekking

Where to stay

Weru weru River Lodge

Moshi

Meals

Breakfast & Dinner

DAY 2

Mount Kilimanjaro

Machame Gate (1,811m) to Machame Camp (3,100m)

After breakfast, depart your lodge at 8:00 AM and drive to Machame Gate for registration and climbing formalities.

Begin your Kilimanjaro trek through lush rainforest with giant trees, birds, and possible monkey sightings.

Hiking Time: 6–7.5 hours
Distance: 10 km
Altitude Gain: +1,289m

Dinner and overnight at Machame Camp. Also, the Machame route Kilimanjaro trail starts at Machame Gate.

Hiking And Trekking

Where to stay

Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge

Amboseli National Park

Meals

All Meals

DAY 3

Mount Kilimanjaro

Machame Camp (3,100m) to Shira Camp (3,840m)

Leave the rainforest behind and enter the moorland zone with spectacular views of Mount Meru and Kibo Peak.

Hiking Time: 5–6 hours
Distance: 6 km
Altitude Gain: +740m

Dinner and overnight at Shira Camp. Also, in addition, this Machame route Kilimanjaro day climbs to Shira Camp.

Hiking And Trekking

Where to stay

Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge

Amboseli National Park

Meals

All Meals

DAY 4

Mount Kilimanjaro

Shira Camp (3,840m) to Lava Tower (4,700m) to Barranco Camp (3,986m)

A key acclimatization day. Then, hike up to Lava Tower before descending to Barranco Camp using the “climb high, sleep low” method.

Hiking Time: 6–7 hours
Distance: 8 km

Dinner and overnight at Barranco Camp. In addition, our Kilimanjaro climb package crew carries the gear today.

Hiking And Trekking

Where to stay

Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge

Amboseli National Park

Meals

All Meals

DAY 5

Mount Kilimanjaro

Barranco Camp (3,986m) to Karanga Camp (4,043m)

Climb the famous Barranco Wall, one of the most exciting parts of the Machame Route.

Hiking Time: 4–5 hours
Distance: 5 km

Dinner and overnight at Karanga Camp. Later, the Machame route Kilimanjaro crossing reaches Lava Tower.

Hiking And Trekking

Where to stay

Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge

Amboseli National Park

Meals

All Meals

DAY 6

Mount Kilimanjaro

Karanga Camp (4,043m) to Barafu Camp (4,600m)

Short trek to base camp for summit preparation.

Hiking Time: 4 hours
Distance: 7 km

Dinner and overnight at Barafu Camp. Besides, acclimatization is built into every Kilimanjaro climb package.

Hiking And Trekking

Where to stay

Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge

Amboseli National Park

Meals

All Meals

DAY 7

Mount Kilimanjaro

Barafu Camp (4,600m) – Uhuru Peak (5,895m) – Mweka Camp (3,100m)

Midnight summit attempt to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa. As a result, enjoy sunrise from the summit before descending to Mweka Camp.

Hiking Time: 10–14 hours
Distance: 17 km total

Dinner and overnight at Mweka Camp. Later, summit night on the Machame route Kilimanjaro begins at midnight.

Hiking And Trekking

Where to stay

Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge

Amboseli National Park

Meals

All Meals

DAY 8

Mount Kilimanjaro

Mweka Camp (3,100m) to Mweka Gate (1,600m)

Descend through beautiful rainforest to Mweka Gate and receive your summit certificate.

Transfer to Moshi for overnight stay. Meanwhile, each Kilimanjaro climb package keeps a steady pace down high.

Hiking And Trekking

Where to stay

Weru weru River Lodge

Moshi

Meals

All Meals

DAY 9

Kilimanjaro International Airport

Departure – Airport Transfer

Transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport for your departure flight. Meanwhile, your Machame route Kilimanjaro descent returns to the gate.

Hiking And Trekking

Where to stay

Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge

Amboseli National Park

Meals

Breakfast

Speak to an expert to personalise this tour

Our team of travel specialists are waiting to help you book your dream adventure.

Safari Inclusions & Exclusions

Hotel accommodation before and after climb

Full support crew

Oxygen tanks

Drinking water

Private portable toilet

Tents, mattresses, chairs, tables

Airport transfers

Mountain transfers

Park fees and rescue fees

Professional guides

Porters and cook

3 meals daily on the mountain

Tips for guides, porters, and cook

Tanzania visa

International flights.

Travel insurance

Laundry service

Drinks and beverages

Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Personal trekking gear

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