Nicknamed the "Whiskey" route because the route is popularized as somewhat difficult and more expensive than Marangu route. On an overall comparison of the routes to scale Kilimanjaro, this is one of the best routes to take, both in terms of acclimatization and cost.

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• Drive from Moshi to Machame Gate takes about 45 minutes. The journey passes through the village of Machame which is located on the lower slopes of the mountain.

• We depart the park gate and walk through the rain forest on a winding trail up a ridge. At lower elevations the trail can be muddy and slippery. Gaiters and trekking poles are a good idea here. We continue a short distance until we reach the Machame Camp.

• Elevation: 1830m/6000ft to 3050m/9950ft

• Distance: 11km/7mi

• Hiking Time: 5-6 hours

• Habitat: Montane Forest

• Meals: Lunch and Dinner

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• After breakfast, we leave Barranco and continue on a steep ridge up the Barranco Wall (elev 4250m/13,900ft), through the Karanga Valley (elev 4050m/13,250ft) to the junction which connects with the Mweka Trail. We continue up to the Barafu Camp. You have completed the South Circuit, which offers views of the summit from many different angles. Here we make camp with views of the summit in the distance.

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• Elevation: 4000m/13,000ft to 4700m/15,350ft

• Distance: 9km/6mi

• Hiking Time: 6-8 hours

• Habitat: Alpine Desert

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

• After breakfast we continue the descent down to the Mweka Park Gate to receive your summit certificates. At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. Gaiters and trekking poles will help. Shorts and t-shirts will probably be plenty to wear (keep rain gear and warmer clothing handy).

• Our vehicle will be waiting for you at Mweka gate to drive you back to your hotel in Moshi (around 60 minutes)

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• After breakfast we leave the glades of the rain forest and continue on an ascending path, crossing the valley along a steep rocky ridge. The route now turns west onto a river gorge until we arrive at the Shira campsite.

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• Elevation: 3050m/9950ft to 3850m/12,600ft

• Distance: 5km/3mi

• Walking Time: 4-5 hours

• Habitat: Moorland

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

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• Very early in the morning (midnight to 2 am), we continue our way to the summit between the Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers. You head in a northwesterly direction and ascend through heavy scree towards Stella Point on the crater rim. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek. At Stella Point you will stop for a short rest and will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you are ever likely to see. Faster hikers may view the sunrise from the summit.

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• Elevation: 4700m/15,350ft to 5895m/19,340ft

• Down to 3090m/10,150ft

• Distance: 5km/3mi up / 13km/8mi down

• Hiking Time: 5-7 hours up / 5-6 hours down

• Habitat: Stone scree and ice-capped summit

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

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• We will pick you from Kilimanjaro International Airport to Arusha/Moshi Hotel.

• Pre-trek briefing at your Arusha/ Moshi hotel.You should be planning to arrive atleast one day before the start of the trek. Today we will spend in having a pre-trek briefing. We will also review your equipment and rent any equipment which is needed.

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From the Shira Plateau we continue to the east up a ridge, passing the junction towards the peak of Kibo. As we continue, our direction changes to the South East towards the Lava Tower, called the “Shark’s Tooth” (elev 4650m/15,250ft). Shortly after the tower we come to the second junction which goes to the Arrow Glacier. We now continue down to the Barranco Camp. Although you end the day around the same elevation as when you began, this day is very important for acclimatization and will help your body prepare for summit day.

Elevation: 3850m/12,600ft to 4000m/13,000ft

Distance: 10km/6mi

Walking Time: 5-6 hours

Habitat: Semi-desert

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

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• After breakfast we continue the descent down to the Mweka Park Gate to receive your summit certificates. At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. Gaiters and trekking poles will help. Shorts and t-shirts will probably be plenty to wear (keep rain gear and warmer clothing handy).

• Our vehicle will be waiting for you at Mweka gate to drive you back to your hotel in Moshi (around 60 minutes).

• Elevation: 3090m/10,150ft to 1680m/5500ft

• Distance: 10km/6mi

• Hiking Time: 3-4 hours

• Habitat: Forest

• Meals: Breakfast