Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing Itinerary for 9 Days

The Whiskey Route (also known as Machame Route) — The Most Popular

Keywords: 6-7 days, beautiful scenery, high summit success rate

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The Whiskey Route is currently the most popular climbing route. The overall feeling of the climb is akin to whiskey – it's somewhat spicy yet not difficult to drink, leaving an endless aftertaste.

Reasons for recommending this route:

1. The Whiskey Route allows climbers to more directly experience the landscape changes from tropical rainforests to alpine snow-capped mountains.

2. It helps climbers fully acclimate to the high-altitude climate, preventing severe altitude sickness on the last day.

Climbing Itinerary Details:

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Arrive at Kilimanjaro Airport and check in to Arusha

Tanzania Chara hotels and resorts

Upon arrival in Tanzania, rest well at the hotel in preparation for the climb.

From the entrance to Machame Camp at an altitude of 3020 meters, 11km, 5-7 hours, rainforest section

Camping

Drive from the hotel to the route entrance, starting the climb which passes through the Machame town at the foot of the mountain, along a winding path through the rainforest.

Machame Camp to Shira Camp at an altitude of 3847 meters, 5km, 4-6 hours, moorland zone

Camping

After breakfast, continue to ascend from the rainforest, passing heather along the way and crossing river valleys. The day's destination is Shira Camp, where you rest and have dinner upon arrival.

Shira Camp to Barranco Camp at an altitude of 3984 meters, 10km, 6-8 hours, alpine desert zone

Camping

After breakfast, start from the Shira Plateau and head east towards the Kibo Peak along the ridge. You will ascend approximately 800 meters to reach the Lava Tower (about 4600 meters), taking 4-5 hours. In the afternoon, continue to Barranco Camp at an altitude of 3984 meters for rest.

Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp at an altitude of 4040 meters, 5km, 4-5 hours, alpine desert zone

Camping

After breakfast, you will face the first challenge today as you conquer the Barranco Wall. There is ample time today to adapt to the high-altitude climate, with Karanga Camp as the resting destination for dinner.

Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp at an altitude of 4681 meters, 4km, 4-5 hours, alpine desert zone

Camping

After breakfast, head towards Barafu Camp. Rest well upon arrival at the camp in preparation for the summit climb the next day. The camp offers views of the Kibo and Mawezi peaks.

Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak and back to Mweka Camp, descending to 3090 meters, 17km, 11-14 hours, ice field zone

Camping

The summit push will begin at 11 PM, and after 5-6 hours, climbers will reach Stella Point to witness the sunrise. During the nighttime ascent, the surroundings will be pitch black, so it is crucial for climbers to stay close to their guides. This is a moment of extreme challenge, with steep mountain paths and the peak time for severe altitude sickness symptoms.

From Stella Point, it takes approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour to reach the 5895-meter-high Uhuru Peak, the highest point of Mount Kilimanjaro. However, climbers should not stay at the summit for long. After a brief celebration, they will start their descent, first back to Barafu Camp for lunch, and then continue down to Mweka Camp for the night's rest. This final part of the journey is physically demanding but also rewarding as climbers reflect on their accomplishment of reaching the roof of Africa.

Kilimanjaro Park to Arusha

Tanzania Chara hotels and resorts

After canceling your park registration here, you will receive a summit certificate issued by Kilimanjaro National Park and signed by your climbing guide. This perfect climbing journey will be a significant experience in your life and a shining asset in your future. After several days of climbing, you must be tired, so rest well at the hotel.

Return to your home country

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