Adventure
7-Day Budget Kilimanjaro Trekking Machame Route
$1488
$1588
/per person
The Machame Route, known as the "Whiskey Route," promises a scenic and acclimatization-focused Kilimanjaro adventure. Trekkers immerse in stunning landscapes, capturing views of Mt Meru, Pare Mountains, and lakes Chala and Jipe. Whether lured by Kilimanjaro's beauty or seeking acclimatization benefits, the Machame Route ensures a memorable trek with natural wonders and strategic advantages, a top choice for conquering Africa's highest peak.
Facilities
Travel Styles
Include
- Porterage
- Rescue fee
- Park fees (For non-residents)
- All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
- Camping equipment
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinking water (On all days)
Exclude
- Climbing gear
- International flights (From/to home)
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Sleeping bag
- Bath towels
- Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Itinerary
- We will pick you up from your hotel in Arusha or Moshi and head to Machame Gate, where you will complete the necessary registration procedures.
You'll begin the trek through the rainforest to Machame Camp, where your tents will be already set up for you. You'll enjoy dinner and spend the night at the campsite.
Main Destination:
Mount Kilimanjaro
Accommodation:
Budget camping
Meals & Drinks:
Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
- After breakfast, you will leave the camp and continue ascending by crossing little valleys and steep rocky ridges covered with heather plants.
You'll head to the western side of the mountain where the camp is situated. Here, you’ll be able to enjoy the spectacular view of Mount Meru, Shira Plateau, Kibo Peak, and the beautiful sunset.
You will have dinner and spend the night at this camp, surrounded by breathtaking views.
Main Destination:
Mount Kilimanjaro
Accommodation:
Budget camping
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
- You'll begin your important acclimatization day with an early breakfast.
You'll continue trekking east to a junction leading to Lava Tower Rock at 4600m for acclimatization. You will enjoy lunch at Lava Tower and then descend to Barranco camp.
Barranco camp is located in the bottom valley of Barranco wall, where you will stop for dinner and spend the night.
Main Destination:
Mount Kilimanjaro
Accommodation:
Budget camping
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
- Today is a short day walk. In the morning, you’ll start by climbing the Barranco wall and reach an elevation of 4200m for acclimatization.
You'll continue your journey by crossing ridges and valleys to reach the Karanga campsite for a hot lunch. After lunch, you'll take a break and further acclimatize by trekking up the scree slopes towards the southern ice field.
You will return to the camp for supper and spend the night there.
Main Destination:
Mount Kilimanjaro
Accommodation:
Budget camping
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
- On this day, you will trek up to the Barafu Ridge campsite, which can be challenging due to the high altitude.
The walk may only take a few hours because of the short distance, but it is steep, so maintain a slow pace to avoid fatigue.
trek across an alpine desert, and be prepared for the possibility of a strong, cold wind blowing from Kibo Peak and its ice.
You will have dinner at an elevation of 4620 meters and rest until midnight when you will begin your summit ascent.
Main Destination:
Mount Kilimanjaro
Accommodation:
Budget camping
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
- You will wake up at midnight and have a light breakfast to prepare for your summit climb.
You'll start your climb before dawn to reach Uhuru Peak around sunrise, passing through switchbacks on steep scree or snow.
You will reach Stella Point at 5,861m between 4 and 5 am for stunning views of the crater and glaciers.
You'll continue hiking for an hour along the Kibo crater rim to Uhuru Peak. Take photos as desired.
You will descend to Barafu campsite, have lunch, rest, collect equipment, and continue down through moorland and heath zones to Mweka campsite. You'll enjoy dinner and spend the night.
Main Destination:
Mount Kilimanjaro
Accommodation:
Budget camping
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
- You will begin your last day on the mountain after breakfast, descending to Mweka park gate.
You will walk through the Montane forest during the 3-4 hour descent. At the gate, sign out and prepare to board the vehicle for the transfer back to the hotel.
Receive your certificate and celebrate your successful trek.
Main Destination:
Arusha (City)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
