7-Day Machame Route Kilimanjaro Climb | Whiskey Route Tour

Overview

7-Day Machame — The Famous Whiskey Route

The Machame Route, affectionately known as the Whiskey Route for being a touch tougher than the Marangu 'Coca-Cola Route', is the most popular trail up Kilimanjaro for good reason: it offers spectacular variety, excellent acclimatisation when done over 7 days, and a higher summit success rate than the 6-day version most budget operators push.

What Makes Machame Special

  • Varied scenery — rainforest, moorland, alpine desert, and the famous Lava Tower
  • The Barranco Wall — a thrilling scramble that becomes the iconic photo of every Machame climb
  • Strong acclimatisation profile with the 7-day version
  • Tent camping in spectacular locations every night

Why 7 Days, Not 6

We almost never sell the 6-day Machame. The extra night dramatically improves your summit chances, and your enjoyment of the climb. The few hundred dollars you save on a 6-day climb is not worth turning back at Stella Point.

Day to Day Itinerary

Rates Per Person

From $1,790 per person (group of 4+)

Includes
    • All Kilimanjaro National Park gate, camping and rescue fees
    • Mountain-certified head guide and assistant guides (1 guide per 2 climbers)
    • KPAP-aligned porter team with fair wages and load limits
    • Three hot meals daily prepared by our mountain chefs
    • 4-season mountain tents, sleeping mats, mess tent with chairs and table
    • Pulse oximeter twice-daily health checks and emergency oxygen
    • Round-trip transfers between Moshi hotels and Machame Gate
    • Two nights' hotel accommodation in Moshi (before and after the climb)
    • Filtered drinking water on the mountain
    • Summit certificate
Excludes
    • International flights to/from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)
    • Tanzanian visa
    • Travel and evacuation insurance (required)
    • Personal climbing gear (rentals available at our office)
    • Tips for guides, cooks, and porters (recommended budget: $280 per climber)
    • Alcoholic and soft drinks
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