The Whiskey Route: scenic, popular and high success.
Machame climbs through rainforest to the Shira plateau, crosses the Barranco Wall and summits via Stella Point. Excellent acclimatisation profile.
Accommodation: Mountain tents
Highlights
- Barranco Wall scramble
- Shira plateau
- High summit success rate
- Varied scenery
Itinerary
Day 1
Machame Gate to Machame Camp
Rainforest ascent, 1800m to 3000m.
Day 2
Shira Camp
Moorland to 3850m.
Day 3
Lava Tower & Barranco
Climb high, sleep low.
Day 4
Karanga Camp
Barranco Wall scramble.
Day 5
Barafu Camp
Rest before summit night.
Day 6
Summit day
Uhuru Peak 5895m, descend to Mweka.
Day 7
Descent
Mweka Gate and transfer to Moshi.
What's included
- Park & camping fees
- Guides, cooks and porters
- All meals on the mountain
- Two nights hotel in Moshi
- Airport transfers
Not included
- International flights
- Visa
- Personal gear
- Tips for crew
- Travel insurance
Equipment you need
- 4-season sleeping bag
- Insulated jacket
- Waterproof shell & trousers
- Broken-in boots
- Trekking poles
- Headtorch
- Thermal base layers
- Sun hat & gloves
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