Summary
Possibly the most scenic route to the summit, Machame boasts several paths to its highest point and back. En route to Uhuru, emerge onto high-alpine deserts with amazing views of ice fields and the peak of Mt Kilimanjaro! Known as the "Whiskey Route" because of the tougher challenge, this path leads you through magnificent forests before traversing a ridge leading through moorland to the Shira Plateau. It offers great scenery beneath the glaciated precipices of the southern ice fields before summiting from the higher Barafu Camp. Camp along the route with support from local guides and porters. As a world leader in Kili treks, we'll take you to new heights in adventure!
Short Itinerary / Route
- Day 1
- Moshi
- Day 2
- Moshi/Machame Camp
- Day 3
- Machame Camp/Shira 2 Camp
- Day 4
- Shira 2 Camp/Barranco Camp
- Day 5
- Barranco Camp/Barafu Camp
- Day 6
- Barafu Camp/Mweka Camp
- Day 7
- Mweka Camp/Moshi
- Day 8
- Moshi
Travel Cities (2): Kilimanjaro, Moshi