7-Day Kilimanjaro Trek via the Machame Whiskey Route to Uhuru Peak

Make an initial steep climb followed by a gentle incline.

After lunch, descend and ascend again, bringing you to the camp.

After breakfast, start trekking up to the second high-altitude camp, Shira Camp (3,845 m).

Emerge from the rainforest and, for the first time, enjoy stunning views of the Shira Plateau laid out in front of you.

Physically, the trek is not very difficult, but you may feel the changes in altitude, so pay attention to your body and remember that choosing the proper pace is extremely important for good trekking.

When you reach the camp, you will have lunch and some rest, after which the group will go on an acclimatisation hike towards Lava Tower Camp with a 300-meter gain in altitude.

Back at Shira Camp, you will be served a hot dinner.

After breakfast, leave Shira Camp (3,845 m) and start your way to the key point of the route: Lava Tower (4,630 m). This section of the route has many ascents and descents that end at a camp above 4,600 meters. It might be difficult, and you may feel some discomfort, but in order to successfully acclimatise to the altitude, you have to spend at least 1-2 hours here, so this is where lunch will be.

Then, descend to Barranco Camp (3,960 m). Here, you can see the famous Barranco Wall, impressive in both its massive size and steepness.

Wake up early, have breakfast, and start summiting the Barranco Wall. We recommend leaving camp as early as possible to avoid crowds from other groups. Hiking up the gorge wall is not difficult and only takes around an hour.

After the climb, you can rest and take photos in front of the Kibo volcano. Then, start a more difficult hike to Karanga Camp, which features numerous ascents and descents along the route, but don't worry: your guides are experts at choosing an optimal pace for the group.

After reaching the camp, you will be offered a warm lunch and a short rest before completing the ascent to Barafu Camp (4,640 m), where you will be served a hot dinner. It is better to spend the remainder of the day resting and sleeping before the night summit.

Depart from Barafu Camp (4,640 m) at night and start summiting Kilimanjaro to Uhuru Peak (5,895 m). Technically, the climb is relatively simple; however, the most challenging part is the high altitude.

Each pair of climbers will get a personal guide for the entire ascent to monitor your physical and mental condition.

After your successful ascent to Uhuru Peak, you can descend to the nearest glacier if desired.

Then, return to Barafu Camp, and after a 2-hour rest, continue your descent to Millennium Camp (3,820 m).

The camp is situated in a tropical rainforest. When you wake up, you will feel relief from the reduced altitude and the satisfaction of reaching the summit.

After a warm breakfast, you will head for the park's exit: Mweka Gate (1,650 m). After your descent, the whole group will gather to congratulate you, followed by an opportunity to share your opinions on the climb in the guestbook.

Lastly, you will be presented with your commemorative certificates.

Head back to your hotel.

Spend an extra day at Karanga Camp (4035 m) for better acclimatisation.