Per person · 7+ travellers
Guide prices per person in USD. Your dates, group size and final arrangements are confirmed in your personal quote.
Join our 6-Day Kilimanjaro Machame Trek, one of the most scenic and popular routes to the summit of Africa’s highest peak. The Machame Route is also known as the “Whiskey Route” because it is more challenging than the Marangu Route but offers better acclimatization and higher summit success rates.
During this 6-day adventure, you will hike through diverse landscapes, including lush rainforest, heath and moorland, alpine desert, and the icy summit zone. Along the way, you will enjoy breathtaking views, stunning sunsets, and unforgettable scenery before reaching Uhuru Peak at 5,895 m (19,341 ft).
The trek includes:
• Experienced mountain guides and porters for support throughout the climb
• Comfortable camping accommodation along the route
• Pre-climb briefing and equipment checks
• Freshly prepared meals during the trek
• Opportunities to see unique plants, wildlife, and spectacular landscapes
This trek is ideal for adventurous climbers looking for a rewarding challenge and a higher chance of reaching the summit. The 6-Day Machame Route combines beautiful scenery, excellent acclimatization, and an unforgettable Kilimanjaro experience.
Book your Kilimanjaro adventure today and climb Africa’s highest mountain with expert guides and a trusted team!
THE ROUTE, AT YOUR PACE
Your journey, day by day.
Please confirm the full day-by-day schedule and arrival/departure arrangements with our team before booking.
Day 1Moshi Arrival - Kibo View Farm Lodge
When you arrive at Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO), our driver will meet you outside the Customs area holding a Nyange Adventure sign with your name. You will then be transferred to your hotel, Kibo View Farm Lodge, in Moshi to prepare for your 6-day Kilimanjaro Machame trek.
At the lodge, your guide will give a short briefing, answer your questions, and check your equipment. If you need any extra gear, you can rent it locally at a fair price before the climb.
WHERE YOU STAY
As confirmed in your proposal
MEALS
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Day 2Kibo View Farm Lodge → Machame Gate → Machame Camp
Distance: 11 km (7 miles)
Time: 5–7 hours
Elevation: 1,800 m → 3,000 m (5,905 ft → 9,840 ft)
Accommodation: Machame Camp
After breakfast, you drive from Kibo View Farm Lodge to Machame Gate, where you register and meet your porters. The trail climbs steadily through lush rainforest of giant ferns, fig trees and moss-covered branches, where you may hear colobus and blue monkeys. After 5–7 hours, you reach Machame Camp at the edge of the forest for dinner and your first night on the mountain.
WHERE YOU STAY
Accommodation: Machame Camp
MEALS
As confirmed in your proposal
Day 3Machame Camp → Shira Camp
Distance: 5 km (3 miles)
Time: 4–6 hours
Elevation: 3,000 m → 3,840 m (9,840 ft → 12,600 ft)
Accommodation: Shira Camp
After breakfast, you leave the rainforest behind and enter the heath and moorland zone. The trail becomes steeper with rocky paths and wide views of Mount Meru in the distance. You will enjoy amazing scenery as you climb steadily onto the Shira Plateau. After 4–6 hours, you reach Shira Camp, where you will rest and enjoy sunset views above the clouds.
WHERE YOU STAY
Accommodation: Shira Camp
MEALS
As confirmed in your proposal
Day 4Shira Camp → Lava Tower → Barranco Camp
Distance: 10 km (6 miles)
Time: 6–8 hours
Elevation: 3,840 m → 4,630 m → 3,960 m (12,600 ft → 15,190 ft → 12,990 ft)
Accommodation: Barranco Camp
Today is an important acclimatization day. You climb slowly toward Lava Tower at 4,630 m, where you take lunch and allow your body to adjust to altitude. Afterward, you descend to Barranco Camp through a dramatic landscape of valleys and giant senecio plants. This “climb high, sleep low” day helps your body prepare for summit night.
WHERE YOU STAY
Accommodation: Barranco Camp
MEALS
As confirmed in your proposal
Day 5Barranco Camp → Karanga Camp → Barafu Camp
Distance: 9 km (5.6 miles)
Time: 7–8 hours
Elevation: 3,960 m → 4,035 m → 4,673 m (12,990 ft → 13,240 ft → 15,331 ft)
Accommodation: Barafu Camp
After breakfast, you climb the famous Barranco Wall, a steep but non-technical scramble with exciting views at the top. The trail then crosses ridges and valleys to Karanga Camp, where you stop for lunch. In the afternoon, you continue up a cold, rocky and barren slope to Barafu Camp, your base for the summit attempt. You rest early, prepare your gear and receive a full briefing for summit night.
WHERE YOU STAY
Accommodation: Barafu Camp
MEALS
As confirmed in your proposal
Day 6Barafu Camp → Uhuru Peak → Mweka Camp
Distance: 17 km (10.5 miles)
Time: 12–15 hours
Elevation: 4,673 m → 5,895 m → 3,100 m (15,331 ft → 19,341 ft → 10,170 ft)
Accommodation: Mweka Camp
You begin your summit push at midnight and climb slowly to Uhuru Peak. After reaching the summit, you descend back to Barafu Camp and continue down to Mweka Camp for your final night on the mountain.
WHERE YOU STAY
Accommodation: Mweka Camp
MEALS
As confirmed in your proposal
Day 7Mweka Camp → Mweka Gate → Kibo View Farm Lodge
Distance: 10 km (6 miles)
Time: 3–4 hours
Elevation: 3,100 m → 1,640 m (10,170 ft → 5,380 ft)
Accommodation: Kibo View Farm Lodge
After breakfast, you descend through the rainforest to Mweka Gate where you receive your summit certificate. Your driver will transfer you back to Kibo View Farm Lodge for a warm shower, relaxation, and celebration dinner.
WHERE YOU STAY
Accommodation: Kibo View Farm Lodge
MEALS
As confirmed in your proposal
Day 8Departure Day
Enjoy a relaxed morning at Kibo View Farm Lodge with breakfast before your transfer to the airport or your next destination. This marks the end of your unforgettable Kilimanjaro adventure.
WHERE YOU STAY
As confirmed in your proposal
MEALS
As confirmed in your proposal
The details matter.
Included
- 2 Nights accommodation before and after climb
- All accommodation during your climb (unless listed as an upgrade)
- All Kilimanjaro Park fees.
- Trained guides in altitude physiology and wilderness first responder (WFR).
- Top-quality food for the duration of the climb, considering maximum nutritional needs. Three meals a day.
- Safety equipment, including an oxygen tank and portable altitude chamber (PAC) for the entire climb.
- Camping equipment, including top-quality mountain tents and standard bathroom facilities.
- Safety communication, such as satellite phones and cell phones.
- Flying Doctors Evacuation within the area.
- Mattresses and tents.
Not included
- International flights (From/to your home country)
- Tips for your guide, cook and crew.
- Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government-imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- Extra accommodation before and after tour
- Beverages, laundry, personal gear or clothing rental, etc.
- Extra activities not mentioned on the itinerary
- Any charges resulting from an early descent, such as additional hotels, transfers, etc. (This applies if a guest descends before finishing the climb.)
Your written proposal confirms the final arrangements and current price for your dates. Please discuss any specific requirements with our team.
Prices & options.
Per person · 7+ travellers
Guide prices per person in USD. Your dates, group size and final arrangements are confirmed in your personal quote.
| Group / option | Price | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| 1 traveller | $3,145 | Per person |
| 2 travellers | $2,469 | Per person |
| 3 travellers | $2,200 | Per person |
| 4 travellers | $2,150 | Per person |
| 5 travellers | $2,120 | Per person |
| 6 travellers | $2,100 | Per person |
| 7+ travellers | $2,050 | Per person |
Optional equipment
Request equipment in advance and confirm the rental period with our team.
| Add-on | Price |
|---|---|
| Private Toilet | $150 |
| Private Tent | $7/day |
| Kailas X3 III Alpine Tent with Vestibule | $12/day |
| Thicker Sleeping Mattress (4-inch foam) | $10 |
| Thermosets | $17 |
Make this journey yours.
Your personal proposal confirms the final itinerary, accommodation, inclusions and price for your dates.
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