At Hiking Kilimanjaro. With over 15 years of experience, we have guided more than 12,000 people to the summit of Kilimanjaro. Our top-quality equipment and expert guides ensure a 95% success rate on all routes we offer. If you’re searching for a specialist operator with an impeccable safety record, you’re in the right place. The Machame Route, starting at Machame Gate at 1,800 meters, begins on the southwestern side of the mountain. On the first day, you’ll trek through the enchanting rainforest before ascending to Shira Camp, where the Lemosho Route merges from the west. From Shira, you’ll traverse the southern face of Kilimanjaro to Barranco via Lava Tower, followed by the thrilling climb of the Great Barranco Wall on the way to Barafu Camp. After summiting, you’ll descend via the Mweka trail, offering a fresh route down. Often referred to as the “Whiskey Route” due to its difficulty compared to the “Coca-Cola Route” (Marangu Route), Machame isn’t more technically challenging, but it’s longer and steeper in some sections. The extended distance and the “walk high, sleep low” strategy provide better acclimatization, resulting in a higher success rate. The Machame Route is an excellent seven-day trek for those new to high-altitude trekking, offering an additional day for acclimatization to improve summit chances. For experienced and already acclimatized climbers, a more challenging six-day ascent is also an option along this route.