Days Kilimanjaro Machame Route – The Scenic Whiskey Trail to the Roof of Africa

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to your hotel in Moshi. Meet your guides for a trek briefing and gear check. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

After breakfast, drive to Machame Gate (1,800m) and begin your trek through lush montane forest to Machame Camp (3,000m). Hike: ~6–7 hours.

Continue hiking up a ridge through moorland to Shira Camp (3,840m) with views of Kibo and Mount Meru. Hike: ~5–6 hours.

Ascend to the Lava Tower (4,630m) for acclimatization, then descend to Barranco Camp (3,960m) below the dramatic Barranco Wall. Hike: ~6–8 hours..

Climb the Barranco Wall, then trek across valleys and ridges to Karanga Camp (4,035m). Hike: ~4–5 hours.

Head to Barafu Camp (4,640m), your base for the final summit push. Rest early and prepare for a midnight climb. Hike: ~4 hours.

At midnight, start your climb to Uhuru Peak (5,895m), the highest point in Africa! Celebrate at the summit and descend to Mweka Camp (3,100m). Hike: ~12–15 hours.

After breakfast, descend to Mweka Gate (1,640m) and receive your summit certificates. Return to Moshi for rest or transfer to the airport. Hike: ~3–4 hours.