The Machame route, is one of the second oldest route to the summit of Kilimanjaro it is also known as the Whisky Route and is one of the most scenic and recommended routes on Kilimanjaro just for its scenery. This popular route start through the magnificent rain forest to moorland zones all the way to the Shira Plateau and then join Umbwe and Lemosho route at Barranco camp.

Arrive at the Kilimanjaro International Airport. You will be met at the airport with our driver holding signboard with group name/ leader name with company logo to avoid confusion and transferred to the hotel in Moshi, if you will be arriving before 4pm then we will conduct thorough pre climb briefing with your mountain guide who will double check the climbing gears and itinerary also answer all the question you may have.

Hike Distance: 10 kms | Hiking Time: 5-6 hrs

Today you will be hiking in gentle shira plateau hills on the moorland vegetation with the clear view of the mountain from sunshine, here is where we make difference from other trekker/outfitters as they go straight to Shira 2 campsite we go a bit further to overnight at Moir hut, other hikers will spend night at 3986m (Shira 2 campsite) while we overnight at 4200m moir hut this will give you an extra chance to experience the altitude and acclimatize very well.

Hiking Distance: 5 km | Hiking Time: 4-5 hrs

After breakfast, we continue up a steep ridge to the great Barranco Wall, then you climb this imposing obstacle, which turns out to be easier than it looks. Topping out just below the Heim Glacier, you can now appreciate just how beautiful Kilimanjaro really is and here we will take very fun pictures if clouds won’t be the obstacle. With Kibo’s glaciers soaring overhead, you descend into the lush Karanga Valley to the Karanga Valley campsite.

We leave Karanga campsite normally after outdoor breakfast around 8 am hike through rocky and stone scree and pebbles trail until we hit the junction which connects Mweka Trail (Descending trail). We continue up to the rocky section to Barafu Hut. At this point, you have completed the Southern Circuit, which offers views of the summit from many different angles, the two peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo are viewable from this position. After arriving at the camp have lunch and rest and expect an early dinner then you will have final preparation meeting for the night summit hike.

Hiking Distance: 6km (Barafu camp to Uhuru peak) | Hiking Time: 6-7hrs
Hiking Distance 11km (Uhuru peak via Barafu to Mweka camp) | Hiking Time: 4-5hrs

This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek, the ascend normally will start around mid night, the wind and cold at this elevation and time of day can be extreme. We ascend in the darkness for several hours while taking frequent, but short, breaks. Near Stella Point (5,685 m) , you will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you are ever likely to see , At Stella point will make not long break for pictures and hot drink before we proceed to Uhuru peak, here you may encounter snow on your remaining hike along the rim to Uhuru Peak depending on the weather situation, At Uhuru peak time we spend on top is not more that 10-15min depending with the weather and the crowd but we guarantee you will take your lifetime memorable pictures at the top then you will start your descent from the summit back to Barafu Camp, here you will have almost 1hours stopover for resting and branch , collect your gear, and hike down on a step rock trail to Mweka forest Camp (3,100 m).

Hiking Distance: 11km | Hiking Time: 3-4 hrs

After a well-deserved breakfast, we will conduct tip ceremony sing and dance together while one representative from the climber will say few words to supporting team and shake hands, hand over the tips money the start descending through the heavy rain
forest to Mweka gate. At the gate you will sign out at the park registry book and guide will collect your achievement certificate then load the van drive back to hotel through the nourishing colorfully coffee farms and cheerful villagers, you may stopover for some souvenirs, at the hotel you will meet company representative who will sort out and arrange your next schedule weather its Safari or airport drop-off, and agree pickup time

The above price range is based on the proposed itinerary and inclusions. The final quotation may vary depending on the accommodation selected, availability, travel dates, and any additional services requested.