Machame Route

  • Trip Code

    MKA-1088

  • No of days

    8

  • MEALS

    Included (B,L, D)

  • TRANSPORTATION

    Free pickup & drop.

  • ACCOMMODATION

    Hotel and Lodge

  • MAX ALTITUTE

    -

  • BEST SEASON

    Mar-May | Sep-Nov

  • START POINT

    Kathmandu

  • END POINT

    Kathmandu

  • SUITABLE FOR

    16 to 79 years old

  • WALK PER DAY

    4 to 5 hours walk every day

  • GUIDING METHOD

    Live Guide/Instructor

Trip Overview

Albeit a bit steeper, the Machame route is often considered to the most beautiful route up Kilimanjaro. Accommodation on the route is in tents. The Machame route is also referred to as the "Whiskey route", and offers one views of incredible late afternoon sunsets at Shira Camp, to breathtaking views of Kibo as the later afternoon mists clear. The Machame route is normally completed in a minimum of 6 days and follows the acclimatization principle of “climb high and sleep low” For this reason, the Machame route takes you from 3200m at Shira Camp, high to Lava Tower (4630m) on the third day and back down again to 3950 for an overnight stay at Barranco camp (3950m.


DETAILED Itinerary

  • Day 1
    Arrive and transfer to hotel
  • Day 2
    Machame Gate (1490m) - Machame camp (2980m)

    Hiking time: 4-6 hours
    Distance: About 18 km's
    Habitat: Montane forest

  • Day 3
    Machame camp (2980m) - Shira camp (3840m)

    Hiking time: 4-6 hours
    Distance: About 9 km's
    Habitat: Moorland

  • Day 4
    Shira (3840m)-Lava Tower (4630m)-Barranco camp (3950m)

    Hiking time: 6-8 hours
    Distance: About 15 km's
    Habitat: Semi alpine desert

  • Day 5
    Barranco camp (3950m)- Barafu camp (4550m)

    Hiking time: 5-7 hours
    Distance: About 13 km's
    Habitat: Alpine desert

  • Day 6
    Summit Attempt

    Barafu camp (4550m)-Uhuru Peak (5895m)-Mweka (3100m)
    Hiking time: 6-8 hours to reach Uhuru Peak 
    6-8 hours to descend to Mweka 
    Distance: About 7 km's ascent - 23 km's descent
    Habitat: Stone scree and ice-capped summit

  • Day 7
    Mweka camp (3100m)- Mweka Gate (1980m)

    Hiking time: 2-4 hours
    Distance: About 15 km's
    Habitat: Forest

  • Day 8
    Final Departure

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Why Choose Makalu Adventure

Makalu Adventure has been trading for over 28 years; is one of the leading trek and expedition agents in Nepal and is used as in-country agent by several international adventure companies. At the helm is Mohan Lamsal (MD) assisted by head trekking guide Tenging Sherpa and head climbing guide Sanu Sherpa. Teni started trekking as a porter aged 14 and has hiked every trail in Nepal, many times! Sanu Sherpa has the distinction of having climbed all 14, 8,000m peaks, twice! Mohan Lamsal is not only MD of Makalu Adventure, he is also the General Secretary of the Nepal Mountaineering Association. You are in safe hands with Makalau Adventure.

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100% recommend this Package.
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    Poland/England

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    Philipines

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    I successfully climbed Mt Everest (8848.86 m). The climbing was much adventurous and challenging than other peaks I submitted before. Well it was definitely dangerous and thrilling but what made it easier and worth it was Makalu Adventures. I'm so glad my friend recommended me Makalu Adventure. The whole trip was so well organized, the sherpas (Phurba Onggel Sherpa and Dasange Sherpa) guided us all the way to the summit making the journey smooth. I had a lot of fun and the accommodation along with the food was great even in the higher altitude which I did not foresee. It was an experience to remember for a lifetime. Thank you Makalu Adventures for a great adventure. Great services
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    Bangladesh

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    Canada

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    South Africa

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    Canada

    Thanks Makalu Adventure team for organizing trip to Top of the World

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  • Saman Tahmooresi
    Iran

    Many thanks to Makalu Adventure

    Saman Tahmooresi has successfully climbed World's highest Mountain Mt. Everest (8848.86 m) on 13th May 2022





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    -

    Wonderful adventure Experience of Himalayas and Climbing

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    Bangladesh

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