7 Days to the Summit: An Overview of Your Trek

The 7-Day Machame Route offers an exciting, scenic, and more challenging climb to Mount Kilimanjaro's summit, with the ideal balance of time for acclimatization and achieving your goal.
This classic route will take you through lush rainforests, moorland, and alpine desert before reaching the majestic Uhuru Peak at 5,895 meters (19,341 feet). The trek's duration provides a great opportunity to safely summit while witnessing breathtaking views of the mountain.

Throughout your journey, you'll be guided by a professional team of guides, porters, and a chef, ensuring your safety and comfort.
Your accommodations will be comfortable camping sites along the route, providing a true wilderness experience.

• Scenic and Challenging Ascent: The Machame Route is known for its stunning scenery and challenging nature. It takes 6 days, offering a more gradual ascent with multiple routes for both the ascent and descent, giving trekkers a variety of experiences along the way.


• Camping Experience: Unlike the Marangu Route, the Machame Route requires camping, offering a more adventurous experience. Campgrounds are set in beautiful spots, and each offers basic amenities to ensure comfort during the trek.


• Diverse Ecological Zones: The route takes trekkers through a variety of landscapes, from lush rainforest to moorland, alpine desert, and the rugged terrain near the summit, providing a rich variety of ecosystems to explore.


• Popular "Whiskey" Route: The Machame Route is often referred to as the "Whiskey Route" due to its more challenging nature. It is one of the most popular routes for those seeking a more rewarding, yet tougher, trek to the summit.