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The Machame Route is one of the most popular routes for climbing Mount Kilimanjaro. It is known as the "Whiskey Route" due to its steep ascent and difficulty level. The route usually takes 6-7 days, but it is possible to do it in 9 days if you want to take a more leisurely pace and allow for more acclimatization time. It features a tented camping experience as opposed to the Marangu Route which makes use of an extensive mountain hut system.
Arrive in Tanzania: Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to your hotel in Moshi. Meet with your guide for a briefing and equipment check.
Drive to the Machame Gate and start the trek through the lush rainforest. The trail steepens as you ascend, and you'll camp at Machame Camp for the night.
Today's hike takes you through heath and moorland with stunning views of the surrounding landscape. You'll camp at Shira Camp, which has great views of Mount Meru. .
The morning starts with is a tough one, as you'll climb up to Lava Tower before descending to Barranco Camp for the night. This is a good acclimatization hike, as you'll be sleeping at a lower altitude than Lava Tower.
Today's hike takes you up the Barranco Wall, which can be challenging but is a lot of fun. You'll then descend into the Karanga Valley and camp at Karanga Camp.
Today's hike takes you to Barafu Camp, which is the last camp before the summit. You'll rest and prepare for the summit push tomorrow.
You'll start the summit push around midnight, climbing through the darkness with headlamps. You'll reach Stella Point just before dawn, and then continue on to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa. After enjoying the summit, you'll descend to Mweka Camp for the night.
Today's hike is a descent through the rainforest to Mweka Gate. You'll receive your summit certificates and then transfer back to your hotel in Moshi.
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Know More
The best time to climb Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa, is during the dry seasons,
Climbing Kilimanjaro can be an exciting and rewarding experience, but it also comes with risks, including altitude sickness.
Climbing Kilimanjaro is a physically demanding activity, requiring a lot of energy and endurance.
