(7 Days / 6 Nights)
Route Nickname: “Whiskey Route”
Best For: Trekkers looking for a scenic route with good acclimatization
Scenery: Diverse landscapes – rainforest, moorland, alpine desert, glaciers
Success Rate: High (~85–90% on 7-day itinerary)
Difficulty: Challenging but rewarding
Day 1: Machame Gate to Machame Camp
Start Elevation: 1,800m (5,905 ft)
End Elevation: 3,010m (9,875 ft)
Distance: 11 km
Hiking Time: 5–7 hours
Vegetation: Rainforest
Activities:Drive from Moshi/Arusha to Machame Gate for registration.
Begin trek through lush rainforest filled with birdlife and monkeys.
Climb steadily to Machame Camp, nestled in a forest glade.
Dinner and overnight at camp.
Day 2: Machame Camp to Shira Camp
Start Elevation: 3,010m
End Elevation: 3,845m (12,615 ft)
Distance: 5 km
Hiking Time: 4–6 hours
Vegetation: Moorland
Activities:Climb out of the rainforest into the moorland zone.
Enjoy wide views of Shira Plateau and Kibo Peak.
Overnight at Shira Camp with views of Mt. Meru in the distance.
Day 3: Shira Camp to Barranco Camp (via Lava Tower)
Start Elevation: 3,845m
Lava Tower: 4,630m (15,190 ft)
End Elevation: 3,960m (12,992 ft)
Distance: 10 km
Hiking Time: 6–8 hours
Vegetation: Alpine desert
Activities:Trek through alpine desert to the iconic Lava Tower for acclimatization.
After lunch at Lava Tower, descend to Barranco Camp.
The descent helps your body adjust to altitude.
Overnight beneath the stunning Barranco Wall.
Day 4: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp
Start Elevation: 3,960m
End Elevation: 4,035m (13,238 ft)
Distance: 5 km
Hiking Time: 4–5 hours
Vegetation: Alpine desert
Activities:Climb the famous Barranco Wall (“Breakfast Wall”) – fun and challenging.
Continue along undulating terrain to Karanga Valley.
Arrive early for rest or an optional acclimatization hike.
Overnight at Karanga Camp.
Day 5: Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp
Start Elevation: 4,035m
End Elevation: 4,673m (15,331 ft)
Distance: 4 km
Hiking Time: 3–4 hours
Vegetation: Alpine desert
Activities:Short hike uphill to Barafu Camp, your base camp for the summit.
Early dinner and rest in preparation for the midnight summit push.
Try to sleep early; summit day begins before midnight.
Day 6: Summit Day – Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak, then to Mweka Camp
Start Elevation: 4,673m
Summit: 5,895m (Uhuru Peak – Roof of Africa!)
End Elevation: 3,110m
Distance: 17 km total (7 km up / 10 km down)
Hiking Time: 12–14 hours total
Activities:Start around midnight with headlamps to begin the toughest part of the trek.
Reach Stella Point (5,756m), then push to Uhuru Peak.
Watch the sunrise from the top of Africa!
Descend all the way back to Mweka Camp for a well-deserved rest.
Day 7: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate
Start Elevation: 3,110m
End Elevation: 1,640m
Distance: 10 km
Hiking Time: 3–4 hours
Vegetation: Rainforest
Activities:Final descent through lush rainforest to Mweka Gate.
Receive your summit certificates (green for Stella Point, gold for Uhuru Peak).
Transfer to your hotel in Moshi or Arusha for a warm shower and celebration.
Accommodation:
Camping in dome tents with sleeping mats
Mess tents with tables and chairs for meals
Porters carry all gear and set up camp
Optional: Portable toilet tent (on request)
✅ Included in the Package:
Airport transfers (JRO – Kilimanjaro International Airport)
2 nights in hotel (before and after trek)
Professional guides, assistant guides, cooks, and porters
All national park fees and camping fees
All meals on the mountain (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Clean drinking water, tea, coffee
High-quality camping gear: tents, mats, cooking equipment
Emergency oxygen and daily health checks
Kilimanjaro rescue fees
❌ Not Included:
Flights to Tanzania
Tanzanian visa
Tips for crew (recommended: $250–$300 per climber)
Travel insurance (required)
Personal trekking gear (clothes, sleeping bag, boots, etc.)
Extra meals and beverages at hotels
