Region
- Tanzania | Africa
Activities
- 7 day trek
Accommodation
- 5 nights camping
- 2 nights hotel
Meals
- 6 Dinners
- 6 Lunches
- 6 Breakfasts
The Machame Route 7 Days trek is ideal for adventurers seeking both beauty and challenge. Starting from the south, it ascends through rainforest, moorlands, alpine desert, and glaciers, offering some of the best panoramic views of Kilimanjaro.
About Mt. Kilimanjaro Climb
The Machame Route, often called the “Whiskey Route,” is the most popular Kilimanjaro trail. Known for its beautiful scenery and diverse landscapes, it offers excellent acclimatization through the “climb high, sleep low” approach. The 7-day itinerary is more relaxed than the 6-day option, adding an extra day for better acclimatization and higher summit success.
Machame Route Highlights
- Scenic rainforest trek on Day 1
- Expansive views from Shira Plateau
- Acclimatization hike to Lava Tower
- Iconic Barranco Valley and the Great Barranco Wall climb
- Karanga Valley with views of glaciers and Mawenzi Peak
- Sunrise summit at Uhuru Peak
