6 days Trek
Easy
Days Marangu Route
The Machame Route, also known as the “Whiskey Route,” is one of the most scenic routes up Kilimanjaro, offering panoramic views across different climate zones. Itine
Overview
The Marangu Route is a 5–6 day hut-based climb on Mount Kilimanjaro, starting from Marangu village, ascending through rainforest and alpine desert to Uhuru Peak, and descending back the same way.
Day 1: Machame Gate to Machame Camp
Hike through the rainforest to Machame Camp.
Day 2: Machame Camp to Shira Camp
Trek through moorland with views of Shira Plateau.
Day 3: Shira Camp to Barranco Camp
Hike via Lava Tower for acclimatization.
Day 4: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp
Climb the Barranco Wall and trek to Karanga.
Day 5: Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp
Short trek to Barafu base camp.
Day 6: Summit Uhuru Peak and descend to Mweka Camp
Midnight start for summit attempt, descend to lower camp.
Day 7: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate
Final descent to the park gate.