Overview
This 6-day Machame itinerary skips the extra acclimatization night at Karanga, going directly from Barranco to Barafu in one push. This is the original Machame schedule and suits fit trekkers with previous altitude experience. You still get the iconic Barranco Wall, five climate zones, and the midnight summit push — just at a brisker pace.
Classic Whiskey Route — faster pace
Barranco Wall scramble
5 climate zones in 6 days
For fit, altitude-experienced trekkers
Most affordable Machame option
Day by Day
Machame Gate to Machame Camp
Trek through rainforest to Machame Camp.
Machame Camp to Shira Camp
Ascend through moorland to the Shira Plateau.
Shira to Barranco via Lava Tower
Climb to Lava Tower (4,630m), descend to Barranco.
Barranco to Barafu Camp
Scramble up Barranco Wall, cross Karanga Valley, push on to Barafu summit base camp. Long day.
Summit Night — Uhuru Peak
Midnight push to Uhuru Peak (5,895m). Descend to Millennium Camp.
Descent to Mweka Gate
Final descent. Certificate and transfer to Moshi.
Included
- Park fees & rescue fees
- Professional KINAPA-licensed mountain guide
- Assistant guides
- Porters and cook
- All meals on the mountain
- Camping equipment
- Portable toilet
- Pulse oximeter & first aid kit
- Airport transfers
- 1 night hotel in Moshi
- Drinking water & snacks
Not Included
- International flights
- Tanzania visa
- Travel insurance (mandatory)
- Personal trekking gear
- Sleeping bag (available for rent)
- Tips for guides & porters
- Personal expenses
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