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8 days 7 nights
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Experience the Machame Route: Kilimanjaro’s Scenic “Whiskey” Trail Embrace the challenge and breathtaking beauty of the Machame Route, one of the most beloved paths to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. Affectionately nicknamed the “Whiskey Route” for its more rugged and adventurous character compared to the “Coca-Cola” Marangu Route, Machame offers a gradual ascent that maximizes your chances of acclimatization.
This journey is a feast for the eyes, leading you through ever-changing landscapes—from lush, verdant rainforests to vast, open moorlands. Your reward for the steady climb is the moment you emerge onto the Shira Plateau, where wide, awe-inspiring views of the Kibo summit and the dramatic Western Breach unfold before you. While it’s a popular choice, Machame sees fewer crowds than the Marangu route, offering a greater sense of solitude and connection with the majestic African wilderness.
You will arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, where you will be received by our driver guide who will transfer you to the Arusha bus station. You will have a shuttle bus that will take the Namanga Border (Kenya/Tanzania) until you arrive at your hotel in Arusha later on in the day. (Please note, it's cheaper to land in Kenya than in Tanzania). There will be dinner and an overnight stay at Arusha Tourist Inn Hotel which is a Bed and breakfast.
Transfer from your hotel to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate at Machame. From here, you trek through the forest to Machame Camp (10,000ft/3000m). Stay/Camp overnight at Machame Camp. Full Board Accommodation.
Leaving the forest, the path follows a steep ridge, passing through heather and open moorlands, and crossing a large gorge to reach Shira Camp (12,500ft/3800m). Stay/Camp overnight at Shira Camp. Full Board Accommodation.
You will head east and continue ascending through the dry landscape before dropping again to reach Barranco Camp (13,000ft/3900m). Stay/Camp overnight at Barranco Camp. Full Board Accommodation.
The steep path climbs out of the Barranco Valley, crosses the Karanga Valley, then turns north to reach Barafu Camp (15,500ft/4600m). Stay overnight at Barafu Camp. Full Board Accommodation.
A long day and an early start to reach the crater rim at Stella Point in time for sunrise. Then to Uhuru Peak (19,340ft/5896m) - the highest point in Africa. Afterwards descend to Mweka Camp (10,300ft/3100m). Overnight at Mweka Camp. Full Board Accommodation.
Descend to the park gate, from where you will be transferred back to your hotel. Dinner and overnight at Arusha Tourist Hotel. Bed and Breakfast.
Breakfast at the hotel and then continue with your trip / safari. On this day, you will either do the following (Optional). Take a transfer from your hotel to Kilimanjaro International Airport to take your flight back home or to Kenye
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