The Whiskey Route — a more challenging trek across Kilimanjaro's most scenic ecosystems, finishing with a rewarding Uhuru Peak summit.
- Duration
- 7 Days / 6 Nights
- Destinations
- Mount Kilimanjaro
- Price
- From $4,500 per person
Day by Day
- Day 1
Machame Gate → Machame Camp (3,010 m)
Trek through dense montane rainforest — roughly 6–7 hours to camp.
- Day 2
Machame Camp → Shira Camp (3,845 m)
Climb out of the forest onto the Shira Plateau with sweeping views of Kibo.
- Day 3
Shira → Lava Tower → Barranco (3,960 m)
Acclimatisation ascent to 4,600 m at Lava Tower, then descend to Barranco for the night.
- Day 4
Barranco → Karanga Camp (3,995 m)
Scramble the Barranco Wall and traverse the southern slopes to Karanga.
- Day 5
Karanga → Barafu Camp (4,673 m)
Short climb into the alpine desert. Early dinner and rest before midnight summit push.
- Day 6
Summit Day — Uhuru Peak (5,895 m) → Mweka
Midnight start to Stella Point for sunrise, on to Uhuru Peak, then long descent to Mweka Camp.
- Day 7
Mweka → Mweka Gate → Moshi
Final descent through the rainforest, summit certificate at the gate, transfer back to Moshi.
Highlights
- — Guided trek through diverse ecosystems
- — Stunning summit views from Uhuru Peak
- — Scenic Machame approach
- — Africa's highest mountain
Includes
- — All local trek fees & government taxes
- — Camping equipment
- — Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- — Professional English-speaking mountain guide
- — Transport in a comfortable van
Excludes
- — International flights
- — Visa fees
- — Travel insurance
- — Tips and personal expenses
- — Climbing gear
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