Kilimanjaro Climb – Via Western Beach (Whisky Route) – 9 Days

Tanzania (Arusha, Machame, Shira Climb, Barranco Climb, Karanga Climb, Barafu Climb, Uhuru Peak Climb, Arusha)

Embark on the adventure of a lifetime with our Kilimanjaro Climb via the Western Beach, famously known as the Whisky Route. This exhilarating journey takes you through some of Tanzania’s most breathtaking landscapes, including Arusha, Machame, Shira Climb, Barranco Climb, Karanga Climb, Barafu Climb, and finally, the iconic Uhuru Peak.

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Activity

  1. DAY 1: ARRIVE IN ARUSHA – TANZANIA (45 Min)

    On arrival in Arusha, you will be met by our Mountain Guide and after briefing transfer to your city hotel for check-in. A full briefing about your mountain trek and gears re-checking. Rest of day will be spent at leisure and rest.

    Overnight at the Hotel.

    Hotel: Kibo Palace Hotel

  2. DAY 2: MACHAME

    After breakfast depart to Machame Gate for required registration procedures and start trek through rainforest to your campsite.

    • Elevation; 1800 m to 3000 m
    • Distance; 10 km
    • Hiking Time; 6 hours
    • Habitat; Forest

    Overnight at the camp.

    Campsite: Machame Gate Campsite

    Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  3. DAY 3: SHIRA CLIMB

    After breakfast ascend through rainforest glades and heather plants crossing valleys and rocky ridges to the western side. View Mt. Meru, Shira Plateau, Kibo Peak and the spectacular African sunset.

    • Elevation ; 3000 m to 3850 m
    • Distance; 7 km
    • Hiking Time; 5 hours
    • Habitat; Moorland

    Overnight at the Camp

    Campsite: Shira Campsite

    Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  4. DAY 4: BARRANCO CLIMB

    Acclimatization day. After breakfast, climb the steep east to Lava Tower Rock (4,600 M), lunch on the way and descend to Barranco.

    • Elevation; 3850 m to 4600 m to 3900 m
    • Distance; 9 km
    • Hiking Time; 8 – 9 hours
    • Habitat; Moorland and Alpine desert

    Overnight at the Camp

    Campsite: Barranco Campsite

    Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  5. DAY 5: KARANGA CLIMB

    A short day of trekking, up the Barranco Wall to 42,000 for acclimatization up and down ridges and valleys.

    Short break after lunch and acclimatization trek up the Scree Slopes towards the Southern Ice Field.

    • Elevation; 3900 m to 4000 m
    • Distance; 5 km
    • Hiking Time; 4 to 5 hours
    • Habitat; Moorland

    Overnight at the Camp.

    Campsite: Karanga Campsite

    Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  6. DAY 6: BARAFU CLIMB

    After breakfast, trek via the steep Barafu Ridge at a slow pace. Across windy cold Alpine Desert. Brief reminder on how to dress appropriately and lunch break. Early dinner and rest until between 12 am & 3 am (Guide will advise accordingly).

    • Elevation;4000 m to 4720 m
    • Distance; 4 km
    • Hiking time; 3 hours
    • Habitat; Alpine desert

    Overnight at the Camp.

    Campsite: Barafu Campsite

    Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  7. DAY 7: UHURU PEAK CLIMB – MWEKA

    Light breakfast after midnight as you prepare for the final push to reach summit before (or immediately after) dawn. Depart back to Steep Scree up to Stella Point on the crater rim (5,742 M). after about 2 hours reach main summit – Uhuru Peak.

    • Elevation; 4620 m to 5895 m to 3100 m
    • Distance; 15 km
    • Hiking Time; 13 hours
    • Habitat; Desert and Ice

    Later descend back to Barafu Campsite for lunch and collection of your gear left behind. Continue descent through Moorland and Heath Zone to your campsite

    Overnight at the Campsite.

    Campsite: Mweka Huts Campsite

    Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  8. DAY 8: ARUSHA

    After breakfast, certification and descend for 3-4 hours through Montane Forest to Mweka Gate for your vehicle transfer to Arusha.

    Arrive in time for a sumptuous Tanzania-themed lunch. Rest of the day is spent at leisure.

    Overnight at your hotel.

    Hotel: Kibo Palace Hotel

    Meals(s) Included: Breakfast

  9. DAY 9: DEPART

    After breakfast, you will be picked from your hotel to Airport for your onward flight.

    End of your Tanzania Safari.

Trip Includes

  • Arrival transfer in Arusha
  • Meet on arrival at airport by our tour Rep.
  • 2-night stay in Arusha on Bed-Breakfast
  • Full Board Accommodation in Kilimanjaro
  • Park Entry Fees
  • Services of professional Guide-Mountain.
  • Services of Mountain Chef
  • Services of Mountain Porters
  • Last Day Lunch

Not Included

  • All personal expenses – laundry, telephones, soft & alcoholic drinks, tips to Camp Staff, and gratuity to Guide/Mountain
  • Mountain Climbing Equipment
  • Any items not expressly specified in the itinerary.
  • Any optional services listed as optional in the safari program.
  • For Tanzania visa, please use the link below; https://visa.immigration.go.tz/start
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