Machame Route 7 Days

7 days
T3 trails
Distance: 15 - 20 km per day
500 - 1000 m ascent per day

The Whisky Route, distinguished as the cooler sibling of the comparably easier Marangu Route, offers a unique trekking experience. In contrast, the Marangu Route is often referred to as the Coca-Cola Route or the Tourist Route. While the Machame Route 7 days isn’t significantly more challenging from a technical standpoint, it is generally considered a bit more demanding.

Today, the Machame Route 7 days stands out as the most popular choice due to its impressive success rates and the captivating highlights along the trail, including the Shira Plateau, the Lava Tower, and the Barranco Wall. One factor contributing to its popularity is the relatively lower rates associated with the Machame Route 7 days itinerary.

The Machame Route 7 days option, with its combination of stunning scenery and manageable technical difficulty, continues to attract trekkers seeking a memorable and challenging ascent. The popularity of the route, coupled with its reasonable rates, makes it an enticing choice for those looking to conquer Mount Kilimanjaro while relishing an extended and enriching trekking experience.

> Our favorite route includes a seven-day climb
> Great Acclimatisation as you “walk high, sleep low”
> Climbs up through all 5 climate zones
> One of the routes with the best success rate

Itinerary Highlights

Day 1: Machame Gate (1,790m) – Machame Camp (3,010m)
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Day 2: Machame Camp (3,010m) – Shira Camp (3,845m)
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Day 3: Shira Camp (3,845m) – Lava Tower Hut (4,640m) – Barranco Camp (3,960m)
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Day 4: Barranco Camp (3,950m) to Karanga Camp (3,930m)
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Day 5: Karanga Camp (3,930m) to Barafu Camp (4,700m)
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Day 6: Barafu Camp (4,700m) to Summit (5,895m) (midnight start) descent to Mweka Camp (3,100m)
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Day 7: Mweka Camp (3,100m) to Mweka Gate (1,800m) to Moshi
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