Kilimanjaro · Detailed Itinerary
6 Days Machame Route
The popular 'Whisky' route
6 Days on the mountain
from $1,990 pp
Kilimanjaro
Kilimanjaro's most popular route — a beautiful and varied trail with a steep acclimatisation profile. The classic 6-day version is for fit trekkers comfortable with climbing high and sleeping high.
Trip highlights
- Scenic & varied terrain
- Barranco Wall scramble
- Camping under the stars
- ~85% summit success rate
Detailed Itinerary
Day by day
- Day 1
Machame Gate → Machame Camp
Rainforest trek from 1,800m to Machame Camp (3,010m). 5–7 hrs.
- Day 2
Machame → Shira Camp
Climb to Shira Plateau (3,845m). 4–6 hrs.
- Day 3
Shira → Lava Tower → Barranco
Acclimatisation climb to Lava Tower (4,640m), descend to Barranco (3,960m). 6–7 hrs.
- Day 4
Barranco → Karanga → Barafu
Barranco Wall scramble, lunch at Karanga, arrive at Barafu Camp (4,673m). 7 hrs.
- Day 5
Summit → Mweka Camp
Midnight summit push to Uhuru Peak (5,895m). Descend to Mweka (3,100m). 12–14 hrs.
- Day 6
Mweka Gate
Final descent, certificates, transfer to Arusha. 3–4 hrs.
What's included
- All Kilimanjaro park & camping fees
- KPAP-partner guides, cook & porters
- Twin mountain tents + private mess & toilet tent
- 3 hot meals + tea daily on the mountain
- Pulse oximeter daily health checks
- Emergency oxygen & first aid kit
- 2 nights hotel in Moshi/Arusha (pre & post)
- Summit certificate at Uhuru Peak
Not included
- International flights & visa
- Travel & evacuation insurance
- Sleeping bag & personal gear (rental available)
- Tips to mountain crew (~$300 pp recommended)
