9-Day Trek To Mt Kilimanjaro Via Whiskey Route
Description
Opt for the Machame route, known as the “Whiskey” route, which begins at Machame Gate, located in the southern base of Mount Kilimanjaro,within its abundant rainforest. Climb to the Shira Plateau, then traverse the mountain beneath Kilimanjaro’s Southern Icefield, before summiting from Barafu Hut.
Highlights
- Admire the magnificent views of Kilimanjaro Peak
- Summit at Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa
- Camp at the savannah zone of Kibo hut
Itinerary Expand All Collapse All
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Day 1: Arrival in Kilimanjaro International Airport expand_more
Arrive anytime at Kilimanjaro International Airport and drive to Kilimanjaro Mountain Resort at Marangu.
Gather in the evening for a pre-climb briefing and an equipment check.
Dinner and overnight at Arusha Safari Lodge: Bed, dinner and Breakfast-included.
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Day 2: Machame Gate to Machame Hut (Full Board) expand_more
Complete the necessary registration formalities at the Machame gate and begin to trek through a beautiful and lush forest. You will stop to have a picnic lunch en-route.
Set your camp up at Machame Camp (9,800 ft).
5-6 hours walking
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Day 3: Machame Camp to Shira Camp (Full Board) expand_more
Leave the forest behind and enter the moorland zone of giant heather.
The trail climbs steadily through rocky hills with wide views of the Shira Plateau (11,000 ft).
From your camp near Shira Hut (12,600 ft), take in the unforgettable views of Mt. Meru as she floats among the clouds.
4-5 hours walking
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Day 4: Shira Camp to Barranco Valley (Full Board) expand_more
A morning of sustained ascent and panoramic views brings you to lunch near Lava Tower (14,900 ft).
The trail then descends to the bottom of the Barranco Valley (12,800 ft), where you stay in the spectacular Barranco Camp, sheltered by towering cliffs and with extensive views of the plains far below.
7-9 hours walking
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Day 5: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp (Full Board) expand_more
A steep climb up the Barranco Wall leads you to an undulating trail on the south-eastern flank of Kibo, with superb vistas of the Southern Icefields.
The terrain changes to scree, with pockets of lush vegetation in sheltered hollows, and there is only a short distance to your camp at Karanga Camp (13,100 ft), the last water point on the approach to the summit.
5-7 hours walking
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Day 6: Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp (Full Board) expand_more
Follow an easy path on compacted scree with wide views that gains altitude unrelentingly to reach Barafu Hut (14,800 ft) for lunch.
There is a short acclimatisation hike to the plateau at the bottom of the southeast valley (15,700 ft).
The remainder of the day is spent resting in preparation for the early morning final ascent.
3-5 hours walking
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Day 7: Barafu Camp to Summit to Mweka Camp (Full Board) expand_more
Start your ascent at about 1 a.m, to be up on the crater rim by sunrise. The steep climb over loose volcanic scree has some well-graded zig-zags.
A slow but steady pace will take you to Stella Point (18,800 ft) in about five or six hours.
Rest there for a short time to enjoy the sunrise over Mawenzi. Those who are still feeling strong can make the two-hour round trip from here along the crater rim to Uhuru Peak (19,345 ft), passing close to the spectacular glaciers and ice cliffs that still occupy most of the summit area.
The descent to Barafu is surprisingly fast, and after some refreshments, it continues down to the final campsite, Millenium Camp (12,500 ft).
11-15 hours walking
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Day 8: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate to Arusha (Half Board) expand_more
A sustained descent on a well-constructed path takes you through a lovely tropical forest alive with birdsong.
Your route winds down to the Kilimanjaro National Park gate at Mweka (5,400 ft); and through coffee and banana farms to Mweka village.
Head to your lodging in Arusha.
4-6 hours walking
Dinner and overnight at Arusha Safari Lodge: Bed, dinner and Breakfast-included.
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Day 9: Departure expand_more
Head to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for your flight.
What's Included
- VAT on tourism activities and park fees
- Return transfers Kilimanjaro airport to Arusha and Arusha to Kilimanjaro airport
- Hotel Lodging the night before and the night after the climb, with dinner and breakfast included. (double occupancy) with bed dinner and breakfast
- Transfer from your hotel to starting point for your climb, and return to your hotel after your climb
- Large portions of fresh, healthy, nutritious food
- All Kilimanjaro National Park gate fees, camping fees and climbing permits
- Kilimanjaro National Park rescue fees (Kilimanjaro Rescue Team)
- Emergency oxygen (for use in emergencies only – not as summiting aid)
- Basic first aid kit (for use in emergencies only)
- Qualified, English-speaking Kilimanjaro mountain guide, assistant guides, porters and cook
- Salaries for the mountain crew as per guidelines set by Kilimanjaro National Park
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as hot drinks on the mountain
- Camping equipment (tents, camp chairs, tables & sleeping mattress
- Water for washing up daily
- Porter to carry your duffel bag (max weight 15kg/32 lbs) from one camp to the next camp
- Kilimanjaro National Park certificate for your successful summit attempt
- A comprehensive Climbing Kilimanjaro travel info pack
- Flying Doctor Service
What's Excluded
- Flights and airport taxes
- Items of a personal nature
- Compulsory tips for guides, porters and cook. (average tip is anything from US $ 230 to US $ 300 per hiker – depending on number of days/how many hikers in the group and route chosen)
- South African passport holders do NOT require a visa for Tanzania, however most other Nationalities require a visa for Tanzania
- Health requirements (Yellow Fever compulsory if travelling to Tanzania recommended)
- Highly recommended travel and medical insurance
- Personal hiking/trekking gear – we can rent some of the gear from our equipment store in Tanzania
- Optional but highly recommended Portable toilet
- Snacks, personal medicine and water purifying tablets
- Meals & drinks not specified and snacks
- Tips and any items of personal nature
Know before you go
- The best months to climb Kilimanjaro:
- Normally March, April and May are the months with long rains and should be avoided. November is usually short rains, but it is not often raining every day, so climbing is possible. The best Months for climbing Mount Kilimanjaro are January, February and also August and September. July can be colder, and November to December can be wet. January to February is the warmest months, almost clear of clouds each evening and morning. The success rates with our guides are outstanding compared to the overall success rates for all climbers who attempt to reach the top.
Meeting Point
Kilimanjaro International Airport, Kilimanjaro Airport Road, Tanzania
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
Adult | |
1 To 1 | USD 1950 Per Person |
This is a group tour |