7 Days Machame Route
Hiking Summary for 7 days Machame route
7 Days Machame route
The Machame Route—nicknamed the “Whiskey Route”—is one of the most scenic and popular paths to summit Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak. The Machame route is also known as the Whiskey route, given its reputation for being a tough climb, in contrast to the easier Marangu route, which is known as the Coca Cola route. Unlike the gradual incline and hut accomodations found on the Marangu Route, the climbers on Machame hike steeper trails, for longer distances, while sleeping in tents.The Machame Route climb can be done in a minimum of six days on the mountain. However, it is most often tackled over seven days, for a better altitude acclimatization schedule. The trek begins at Machame Gate, located in the southern base of mountain, within its lush, fertile rain forest. a detailed breakdown of the 7-day itinerary:
Tour Itinerary
Day 0:Arrival Day
You will be picked up at the Kilimanjaro International Airport and transferred to your hotel in Moshi town; you will meet your guide from extraordinary safaris who will brief you on your upcoming trek and do an equipment check to make sure you have all the necessary mountain gear. The missing gear can be rented on this day.
Day 1: Rainforest-Machame Gate
We depart from Moshi and head towards Machame gate, on the mountain southern zone. Starting from machame gate, we begin our ascent to Machame camp. The trek lasts approximately 5-7hours and take us through the tropical rainforest zone.
Day 2: Shira camp-Moorland/Heater zone
We start the day at machame camp and leave the rainforest zone to reach out next campsite,shira 2 camp.
Day 3: Barranco camp-Alpline Desert Zone
We hike from shira 2 camp to Baranco. Along the way , we have a lunch break at lava tower. After lunch, we start our descent at Baranco camp. The landscape becomes increasingly barren as we enter the desert like conditions.
Day 4:Karanga camp-Alpine Desert zone
We ascend from barranco camp to karanga camp, to reach karanga, we need to climb the baranco wall with the assistance of our guides.This climb is not technical.It takes about 4-5 hours to complete and rest of the day is dedicated to rest.Overnight at Karanga camp.
Day5:Barafu -Alpine desert zone
We ascend from Karanga camp to Barafu camp.The hike lasts about 4-5 hours.We retire early in preparation for our midnight summit climb.
Day 6:Uhuru peak-Summit day-Arctic zone
We start our ascent to the summit, uhuru peak from barafu camp. We wake up at 11:00pm and begin our journey around midnight.The trek usually takes around 7 hours.We reach the summit by sunrise and celebrate our achievements at the top of Mt.Kilimanjaro.We descend via stella point at Mweka camp in the moorland zone.
Day 7:Mweka gate-Moshi
After enjoying a hearty, breakfast we begin our descent towards mweka gate,located at an elevation of 5,423 feet, This is where we officially sign the Kilimanjaro park register making successful completion for our expedition via our 7 day machame route.
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F.A.Q.
Frequently Asked Questions about Mt.Kilimanjaro
The main weather conditions that can cause concerns while climbing Kilimanjaro relate to cold temperature and precipitation. Though the average temperatures on the lowlands of Tanzania are relatively warm and stable throughout the year, the temperature on Kilimanjaro varies widely depending primarily on the altitude.
While no specific experience is needed, previous hiking or climbing experience can be helpful. Being physically fit and healthy is crucial.
Essentials: Layered clothing, waterproof gear, hiking boots, sleeping bag, headlamp, trekking poles.Optional comforts: Pee bottle, solar charger, private toilet tent
Your tents are mountain-style, double-walled, mosquito-netted, and durably-floored with waterproof material. While technically rated as three-person tents, they accommodate two people very comfortably. Tents are erected and packed up by the portering staff.