7 Days - Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing - Machame Route

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Known as the Whiskey route, the Machame route is now the most popular route on the mountain. Compared with Marangu, the days on Machame are longer and the walks are steeper. The Machame route is considered a difficult route, and is better suited for more adventurous folks and those with some hiking or backpacking experience.
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Camping
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Travel with experienced guides and porters – with one guide for every two climbers.
    • Climb Mount Kilimanjaro via the Machame route, passing through cloud forest and moorland.
    • You will be in the safest hands during your trek – with one guide for every two climbers.

What's this trip about?

    Known as the Whiskey route, the Machame route is now the most popular route on the mountain. Compared with Marangu, the days on Machame are longer and the walks are steeper. The Machame route is considered a difficult route, and is better suited for more adventurous folks and those with some hiking or backpacking experience.

Details

Itinerary focusActive and Outdoor Sports
Group sizeIntimate group - max of 12 people
Age range15 to 80 years
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityMoshi
End CityMoshi

Travel Themes

  • Climbing & Mountaineering
  • Hiking & Walking
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Trekking & Expeditions
  • Photography

Destinations

  • Africa

Attractions

  • Mt. Kilimanjaro

Activities

  • Hiking
  • Mountaineering
  • Nature
  • Photography
  • Trekking

Trip includes

    • Transfer from your arrival and to your departure
    • Car type of Land Cruiser with an open roof and other facilities for Tourism
    • Three meals per day and two liters of Mineral water.
    • All Entrance fees during the Safari
    • All accommodation
    • Local Guide

Itinerary

Travel Map
Day 1 : Machame Gate to Machame Camp

-Elevation (ft): 5,400ft to 9,400ft -Distance: 11 km -Hiking Time: 5-7 hours -Habitat: Rain Forest.

The drive from Moshi to the Mount Kilimanjaro National Park Gate takes about 50 minutes. The journey passes through the village of Machame which is located on the lower slopes of the mountain. We now leave the park gate and walk through the rain forest on a winding tr...

-Elevation (ft): 9,400ft to 12,500ft -Distance: 5 km -Hiking Time: 4-6 hours -Habitat: Moorland.

After breakfast, we leave the glades of the rain forest and continue on an ascending path, crossing the little valley walking along a steep rocky ridge, covered with heather, until the ridge ends. The route now turns west onto a river gorge. Time for rest, dinner, and overnight at the Shira campsite.

Day 3 : Shira Camp to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp

-Elevation (ft): 12,500ft to 13,000ft -Distance: 10 km -Hiking Time: 6-8 hours -Habitat: Semi Desert.

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 Sharks Tooth. Shortly after the tower, we come to the second junction ...

-Elevation (ft): 13,000ft to 13,100ft -Distance: 5 km -Hiking Time: 4-5 hours -Habitat: Alpine Desert

After breakfast, we leave Barranco and continue on a steep ridge passing the Barranco Wall, to the Karanga Valley campsite. This is a short day meant for acclimatization.

Day 5 : Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp

-Elevation (ft): 13,100ft to 15,300ft -Distance: 4 km -Hiking Time: 4-5 hours -Habitat: Alpine Desert .

After breakfast, we leave Karanga and hit the junction which connects with the Mweka Trail. We continue up to the Barafu Hut. At this point, you have completed the South Circuit, which offers views of the summit from many different angles. Here we make camp, rest, enj...

-Elevation (ft): 15,300ft to 19,345ft (and down to 10,000ft) -Distance: 5 km ascent / 12 km descent -Hiking Time: 7-8 hours ascent / 4-6 hours descent -Habitat: Arctic

Very early in the morning (midnight to 2am), 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 physicall...

-Elevation (ft): 10,000ft to 5,400ft -Distance: 10 km -Hiking Time: 3-4 hours -Habitat: Rain Forest

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...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $2,181
Price per day$312
Last Updated: 4/10/2024

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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Taste of Kilimanjaro Adventures Reviews & Ratings

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Bern

Jun 2021

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Great tour operator, a real pleasure

I went with my wife on a Kilimanjaro trip organized by Taste of Kilimanjaro Adventures. It was my first trip to Tanzania before then, I can only recommend this tour ...

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Eugenio

Apr 2021

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Reaching Kilimanjaro- acomplished

We were a group of 7 from ages 16- 51 all of us reached the Summit! 100% success rate. It was a once-in-a-lifetime experience, the whole 7-day journey was amazing th...

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Martin

Oct 2021

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Unforgettable Experience in Tanzania

We have booked a 5-day safari with Taste of Kilimanjaro Adventures and everything went as planned. The trip was more than we expected. Our guide Emmanuel took us to...

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Hans

Jul 2021

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What a great experiance

Our tour to Uhuru peak of Kilimanjaro was very well organized from the first to the last minute. Everyone in our group of 8 tourists made it to the summit. This wa...

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Bern

Jun 2021

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Great tour operator, a real pleasure

I went with my wife on a Kilimanjaro trip organized by Taste of Kilimanjaro Adventures. It was my first trip to Tanzania before then, I can only recommend this tour ...

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Tour Operator

Taste of Kilimanjaro Adventures

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Taste of Kilimanjaro Adventures (T) Ltd welcomes you to Tanzania. The land of Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar. It was established by local Tanzanians, people who know their country's customs and traditions. It is managed and directed by people who love to work on adventures safari and outdoors. We can deploy this experience to give any holidaymaker or special interest traveler a wonderful and memorable experience.

Taste of Kilimanjaro Adventures (T) Ltd was established to specialize in adventurous holidays in Tanzania. Predominantly centered on Mount Kilimanjaro and the various trekking routes, the company has expanded to include trekking on the lesser-known Mount Meru and to encompass wildlife safaris in the Northern Tanzania Game Parks and beach holidays on the mainland coast and the island of Zanzibar.

Based in Moshi, at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro the company is ideally located to arrange and operate treks on the mountain. We need to ensure that trekkers who travel with Taste of Kilimanjaro Adventures are fully briefed and equipped to have the most enjoyable and successful experience on the mountain and safari.

Personal attention to all our clients over the years has earned Taste of Kilimanjaro Adventures the reputation of being one of the most experienced trekking tour operators in Tanzania. From our experienced mountain guides and porters to driver safari guides, camping personnel, to our efficient and friendly office staff. We all work hard to make sure that, you have a good and memorable holiday in Tanzania.

What they’re known for
Trekking and adventure holidays in Tanzania.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • International Flight from your beloved Country.
    • International Insurance.
    • Airport taxes.
    • Shopping, Alcohol, Souvenirs and etc.
    • Tips for Driver Guide & Assistants Guide

Accommodation

,Camping (with basic facilities)
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Meals Included
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Age Requirements
15 to 80 years
Additional Information
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