8 Days Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing package – Machame Route (Whiskey Route) | Exit via Mweka
8 Days Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing package – Machame Route (Whiskey Route) | Exit via Mweka
Duration : 8 days 7 nights
Itinerary : Nairobi/Moshi, Machame camp, Shira camp, Lava tower, Barranco camp, Karanga valley, Barafu camp, Summit, Mweka camp, Moshi/Nairobi
The Mount Kilimanjaro Machame Route is widely regarded as the most scenic and beautiful trail to the summit. Known as the “Whiskey Route,” it is more challenging than the Marangu Route and ideal for adventurous trekkers seeking varied landscapes and excellent acclimatization.
This route ascends from the southwest at Machame Gate and descends via Mweka on the southeast side, offering dramatic scenery including rainforest, moorland, alpine desert, and glaciers.
You will camp in high-quality mountain tents (2 people per 3-man tent for extra space). All camping equipment and supplies are carried by professional porters, and meals are freshly prepared by our mountain cook.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Nairobi – Moshi (8 Hours Drive)
Depart Nairobi at 8:00 AM and drive via Namanga border through Arusha to Moshi.
OR Pick up in Arusha or Moshi or Kilimanjaro and transfer to your hotel in Moshi
Overnight at a hotel in Moshi.
(Bed & Breakfast)
Day 2: Moshi – Machame Camp (3,000m / 9,840ft)
Drive to Kilimanjaro National Park Machame Gate for registration.
Begin trekking through dense rainforest with packed lunch en route. Arrive at Machame Camp for dinner and overnight.
Day 3: Machame Camp – Shira Camp (3,800m / 12,470ft)
Ascend through moorland terrain, crossing ridges and valleys to the beautiful Shira Plateau.
Dinner and overnight at Shira Camp.
Day 4: Shira Camp – Lava Tower – Barranco Camp (3,950m / 12,960ft)
Hike east toward Lava Tower (4,500m / 14,760ft) for acclimatization before descending to Barranco Camp.
This “climb high, sleep low” day greatly improves summit success.
Dinner and overnight at Barranco Camp.
Day 5: Barranco Camp – Karanga Valley – Barafu Camp (4,600m / 15,090ft)
Climb the famous Barranco Wall and traverse across Karanga Valley before ascending to Barafu Camp.
Dinner and early rest in preparation for summit attempt.
Optional: Add an extra acclimatization night at Karanga Camp before proceeding to Barafu.
Day 6: Barafu Camp – Summit (5,895m / 19,340ft) – Mweka Camp
Begin summit push at midnight to reach Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa (5,895m), at sunrise.
After celebrating at the summit, descend to Barafu for breakfast, then continue to Mweka Camp for overnight.
Day 7: Mweka Camp – Moshi
After breakfast, descend through rainforest to Mweka Gate where you receive summit certificates.
Transfer back to hotel in Moshi for overnight.
Day 8: Moshi – Nairobi (6–7 Hours)
Transfer by shuttle bus from Moshi to Nairobi (including border crossing).
Drop-off at Parkside Hotel or preferred location.
Package value
Description | Package Value |
Mountain Climbing package | Price on request |
Total cost inclusions
- Transfers to and from the mountain
- All park fees
- Accommodation in Bandas
- Three meals per day
- Professional mountain guide
- Experienced porters
- Cook / Chef
Exclusion on the total cost
- Personal hiking gear
- Evacuation cover
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal expenses
Gear Checklist
Duffel Bag
(Carried by porters – for clothing & climbing gear)
Daypack
(To carry water, camera, rain jacket, snacks)
Essential Equipment
- Warm sleeping bag
- Trekking poles
- Water bottles (minimum 4L capacity)
- Headlamp (with spare batteries)
- Sunglasses (dark lenses)
- Water purification tablets
High Altitude Clothing
- Waterproof jacket & pants
- Thermal underwear
- Fleece jacket
- Warm gloves & liners
- Balaclava
- Gaiters
- Thermal socks
- Insulated water flask
Footwear
- Waterproof hiking boots
- Camp shoes (sneakers)
- 4+ pairs hiking socks
- Liner socks
Personal Essentials
- Sunscreen SPF 30+
- Lip balm
- Toiletries & wet wipes
- Towel
- Insect repellent
- Money belt
Medical Kit (Personal)
- Painkillers
- Diamox (if prescribed)
- Imodium
- Malaria prophylaxis
- Muscle pain relief
- Plasters & antiseptic cream
- Flu medication & eye drops
Optional Items
- Camera & spare batteries
- Binoculars
- Energy snacks
- Notebook & pen
- Sports drink powders
- Video camera
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