7 Days Kilimanjaro Climb Machame Route

5.0
(15 reviews) Arusha, Tanzania

6 to 7 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 5 more

Machame route is the most popular path. It is the route of choice for many people because it provides impressive views and a variety of habitats. About 50% of all climbers, especially the seasoned climbers, prefer the Machame route for summiting Kilimanjaro.

What's Included

3 Season mountain tents
Transportation to & from the mountain gate
Pre & Post Trek accommodation at the hotel in moshi
Lunch
Dinner
Professional mountain guides, cooks and porters
Breakfast
Park fees, camping fees & rescue fees
2- way private airport transfers
Coffee and/or Tea
Filtered water throughout the trek
3 meals daily while on the mountain
Bottled water
Snacks
18% VAT on tour fees & services
Double layered Sleeping Mats
Flights
Tips to mountain crew
Items of a personal nature
Laundry Services
Any service not mentioned above
Portable flush toilet with a toilet tent is extra (US$65 per toilet + toilet tent)

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Location Name: Moshi, Kilimanjaro

What to expect

Among the most popular routes, Machame is preferred by the majority of the tourists became of the impressive views all around and variety of habitats. Most seasoned climbers which make up 50% of all the climbers choose this route.

The Machame route is nicknamed “The Whiskey Route” which is in contrast to the nickname of Marangu Route “Coca-Cola route.” It is so because Machame is a relatively difficult route to climb, and as opposed to Marangu where there is gradual incline and hut accommodations, there is a lack of such facilities in Machame and trekkers have to sleep in tents.

The climbing journey in Machame Route takes about six days and five nights, however seven days and six nights is set aside for better acclimatization purposes. The trek begins at Machame Gate which is located in the southern base of the mountain within a dense lush rainforest. The route heads toward the Shira Plateau, before circling along the southern circuit halfway around the mountain, exposing the climber to great views from all angles. The approach to the summit is made from the east, and the descent follows the Mweka trail.

When measured from gate to gate, Machame Route is approximately 62 km in length. This route is recommended for people with some trekking experience and who are physically fit. The table below presents the variation of the entire 7 day Machame climb from starting to finish points including altitude, distance, and total hiking time. This is considered the ideal Machame route variation

Additional info

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Day 1: Drive To Kilimanjaro National Park Machame Gate, Hike To Machame Camp
  • After a breakfast, you will be briefed on what to expect during the hiking and some secrets behind concurring the summit. And then one hour drive from Moshi town to Machame village (1490m). Guides and porters will pack your gears and food at the village. You will also be given lunch packs and mineral water at the village, which will save you as you spend seven (7) hours walking to the next stopover (Machame hut). After you have completed the registration process at the gate, you will then kick start the enjoyable hiking and will reach the Machame hut late in the afternoon. Accommodations on the mountain are tents.
  • Day 2: Hike Machame Camp To Shira Camp
  • We leave the glades of the rain forest and continue on an ascending path up to a steep, rocky ridge. On the Shira Plateau, we pass through heather and open moorlands, then cross a large river gorge to Shira 2 Camp.
  • Machame Camp to Shira 2 Camp
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Tags

Multi-day Tours
Extreme Sports
Private Sightseeing Tours
Seasonal
DSA non-compliant
Zombie

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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