Mount Kilimanjaro Machame Route
Sometimes called the Whisky Route. This is a popular route up steep paths through magnificent forests over a ridge leading through the moorland zones to the Shira Plateau.

Accommodation on the mountain is in tents, which the porters will pitch for you. You will need a sleeping bag, warm clothes, and walking poles. This is a steep, tough trek within the limits of a fit individual used to walking in mountain areas.
For other Mount Kilimanjaro options, please check out the Coca-Cola or Lemosho routes. If you want to mountain bike up Mount Kili instead of hike, take a look at the Kilema route. Please also check out our Nepal trips to Island Peak, Everest Base Camp, and the Annapurna trek.
Day 1 |
KILIMANJARO AIRPORT – MOSHI | SPRINGLANDS HOTELArrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport where you will be picked up and transferred to Springlands Hotel or similar for an overnight bed and breakfast. Overnight at Springlands Hotel (bed and breakfast) or Similar. |
Day 2 |
MOSHI | MACHAME PARK GATE | MACHAME CAMPAltitude: 1,800 m – 3,100 m Hiking distance: 11 km
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Day 3 |
MACHAME CAMP | SHIRA CAMPAltitude: 3,100 m – 3,840 m Hiking distance: 5 km
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Day 4 |
SHIRA CAMP | LAVA TOWER | BARRANCO CAMPAltitude: 3,840 m – 3,940 m Hiking distance: 11 km
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Day 5 |
BARRANCO CAMP | KARANGA CAMPAltitude: 3,940 m – 4,035 m Hiking distance: 6 km
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Day 6 |
KARANGA CAMP | BARAFU CAMPAltitude: 4,035 m – 4,670 m Hiking distance: 4 km
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Day 7 |
BARAFU CAMP | SUMMIT | MWEKA CAMPAltitude: 4,670 m – 5, 895 m – 3,100 m Hiking distance: 17 km
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Day 8 |
MWEKA CAMP | MWEKA PARK GATE | MOSHI | SPRINGLANDS HOTELAltitude: 3,100 m – 1,800 m Hiking distance: 10 km
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Day 9 |
KILIMANJARO AIRPORT | DEPARTUREAfter an early breakfast, transfer to Kilimanjaro airport for your departure flight back home. |
Day 1 |
KILIMANJARO AIRPORT – MOSHI | SPRINGLANDS HOTELArrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport where you will be picked up and transferred to Springlands Hotel or similar for an overnight bed and breakfast. Overnight at Springlands Hotel (bed and breakfast) or Similar. |
Day 2 |
MOSHI | MACHAME PARK GATE | MACHAME CAMPAltitude: 1,800 m – 3,100 m Hiking distance: 11 km
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Day 3 |
MACHAME CAMP | SHIRA CAMPAltitude: 3,100 m – 3,840 m Hiking distance: 5 km
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Day 4 |
SHIRA CAMP | LAVA TOWER | BARRANCO CAMPAltitude: 3,840 m – 3,940 m Hiking distance: 11 km
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Day 5 |
BARRANCO CAMP | KARANGA CAMP | BARAFU CAMPAltitude: 3,960 m – 4,550 m Hiking distance: 13 km
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Day 6 |
BARAFU CAMP | SUMMIT | MWEKA CAMPAltitude: 4,670 m – 5,895 m – 3,100 m Hiking distance: 17 km
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Day 7 |
MWEKA CAMP | MWEKA PARK GATE | MOSHI | SPRINGLANDS HOTELAltitude: 3,100 m – 1,800 m Hiking distance: 10 km
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Day 8 |
KILIMANJARO AIRPORT | DEPARTUREAfter an early breakfast, transfer to Kilimanjaro airport for your departure flight back home. |
Springlands Hotel


Included in the price:
- Two nights accommodation in Moshi bed and breakfast
- Airport transfers
- Transportation from Moshi to the starting point on the mountain and return to Moshi
- National Park gate fees, hut/camping fees
- Rescue fees, tents, and sleeping mattresses
- Guides’ salaries, porters’ salaries, and all meals on the mountain
- Guides, porters, and cooks’ accommodation and entry fees on the mountain
Excluded from the price:
- Domestic or International flights
- Entry visa to Tanzania
- Travel and health insurance
- Single room supplement at Springlands Hotel
- Guides, porters, and cook tips
- Mountain gear e.g. sleeping bags, clothes, and shoes but some climbing gear will be available for hire at Springlands Hotel
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