Machame Route Some call this the most beautiful route up Kilimanjaro. Where accommodation on the Marangu route is in huts, the Machame route offers strictly tents only This makes Machame (also referred to as the “Whiskey route”) better suited to the slightly more adventurous hiker, however rewarding him with a scenic splendour such as not seen on the Marangu route.

• Day 1: Machame Gate (1490 m) – Machame camp (2980 m). Hiking time: 7 hours
• Day 2: Machame camp (2980 m) – Shira camp (3840 m). Hiking time: 6 hours
• Day 3: Shira (3840 m) – Lava Tower (4630 m) – Barranco camp (3950 m). Hiking time: 7 hours
• Day 4: Barranco camp (3950 m) – Barafu camp (4550 m). Hiking time: 7 hours
• Day 5: Barafu camp (4550 m)- Uhuru Peak (5895 m) – Mweka (3100 m). Hiking time: 8 hours to reach Uhuru Peak; 7-8 hours to descend to Mweka