Package Overview
The 6-Day Machame Route Kilimanjaro: Fast Summit, High Success is ideal for climbers with limited time who still want a scenic, challenging, and well-supported climb. Known as the “Whiskey Route,” Machame features rainforest, moorland, alpine desert, and glacial terrain. The 6-day itinerary is slightly faster than the 7-day option, offering a balance between efficiency and acclimatization while still giving climbers a high chance of summiting Uhuru Peak (5,895 m).
Day 1: Machame Gate to Machame Camp (2,835 m)
Start your adventure at Machame Gate, trekking through dense rainforest filled with monkeys, birds, and lush vegetation. The moderate 5–6 hour hike ends at Machame Camp, where you’ll spend your first night on the mountain.
Day 2: Machame Camp to Shira Camp (3,750 m)
Ascend steeply through heath and moorland zones toward Shira Plateau. The 4–6 hour trek offers stunning scenery and panoramic views of Kilimanjaro’s western slopes. Overnight at Shira Camp.
Day 3: Shira Camp to Lava Tower (4,630 m) and Descent to Barranco Camp (3,976 m)
A key acclimatization day: trek 5–7 hours, ascending to Lava Tower before descending to Barranco Camp. This “climb high, sleep low” strategy helps your body adjust to higher altitudes while enjoying spectacular landscapes.
Day 4: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp (3,995 m)
Climb the famous Barranco Wall, a thrilling scramble with panoramic views, then traverse ridges and valleys to Karanga Camp for rest and acclimatization.
Day 5: Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp (4,673 m)
Ascend through alpine desert terrain to Barafu Camp, the final base before your summit attempt. Prepare overnight for the early morning climb.
Day 6: Summit Day – Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak (5,895 m) and Descent to Mweka Gate (1,640 m)
Begin the midnight summit push, ascending to Stella Point (5,739 m) and continuing to Uhuru Peak (5,895 m). After celebrating the summit, descend carefully through Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate, where you receive your summit certificate and transfer back to your lodge or Arusha.
Package Highlights
Fast 6-day ascent of Machame Route
Diverse landscapes: rainforest, moorland, alpine desert, glaciers
High summit success rate with professional guides
Summit at Uhuru Peak (5,895 m)
Experienced guides, porters, and full support included
