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7 Days Kilimanjaro Machame Route
Mountain Climbing

7 Days Kilimanjaro Machame Route

Extended "Whiskey Route" for better summit chances.

Duration
7 Days / 6 Nights
Difficulty
Challenging
Group Size
1-12 People

Tour Overview

Extended Machame adds an acclimatization day at Karanga for higher success (~85-90%). More time to enjoy scenery, better adaptation. Popular for its variety and views.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Machame Gate to Machame Camp

Gate (1,800m) through rainforest to Machame (3,000m). Distance: 11km, Time: 5-7 hours, Gain: 1,200m.

Accommodation
Machame Camp
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
Highlights

Rainforest immersion

Day 2: Machame Camp to Shira Camp

Steep to Shira (3,840m). Distance: 5km, Time: 4-6 hours, Gain: 840m.

Accommodation
Shira Camp
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Highlights

Plateau views

Day 3: Shira Camp to Barranco Camp via Lava Tower

To Lava Tower (4,630m), down to Barranco (3,950m). Distance: 10km, Time: 6-8 hours, Gain/Loss: +790m/-680m.

Accommodation
Barranco Camp
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Highlights

Acclimatization climb

Day 4: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp

Barranco Wall to Karanga (3,995m). Acclimatization walks. Distance: 5km, Time: 4-5 hours, Gain: 45m.

Accommodation
Karanga Camp
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Highlights

Wall scramble, Valley views

Day 5: Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp

To Barafu (4,600m). Rest for summit. Distance: 4km, Time: 3-4 hours, Gain: 605m.

Accommodation
Barafu Camp
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Highlights

High camp prep

Day 6: Summit Day: Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp

Midnight to Uhuru (5,895m), descend Mweka (3,100m). Distance: 17km, Time: 11-15 hours, Gain/Loss: +1,295m/-2,795m.

Accommodation
Mweka Camp
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Highlights

Summit glory

Day 7: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate

To gate (1,650m). Transfer. Distance: 10km, Time: 3-4 hours, Loss: 1,450m.

Accommodation
None
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Highlights

Completion celebration

What's Included

Park fees, Camping, Guide, Porters, Meals, Transfers

What's Excluded

Flights, Tips, Gear, Insurance

Requirements

High fitness, Trekking experience

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