7-day climbing Machame Route

Mount Kilimanjaro

6 Day 5 Nights

Higher success rate

Semi-difficulty

8+ 12+, 16+,

This price based on two people

Trip Overview

Next to Marangu, Machame, popularly known as “the Whiskey Route”, is the second most sought-after way of reaching the summit of Kilimanjaro. This path gives access to an array of views, scenery and experiences.

So, if you enter Machame Gate from the southern slope of Mt Kilimanjaro, you will walk the wonderful path which starts from tropical forest and follows through all the climate zones, culminating in the arctic desert before reaching the summit area

The camps along the trek are favorably located for an easy and gradual transition of acclimatization. On the 3rd day Machame Route converges with Lemosho and Umbwe at Barranco camp. Arrive in Tanzania Meal: Breakfast and dinner included Pick up from Kilimanjaro international airport and transfer to your hotel. Later, leave with your seasoned guide for a trek briefing and equipment check to ensure you have everything required for the mountains. Then spend the night at your hotel.

Full Detailed Itinerary

Day 1:Machame Gate (1800m) to Machame Camp (2835m)

Distance covered: 11 km

Approximate time taken: 7 hours

Habitat: Rainforest

Meal: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included

Accommodation: Camping

You shall be collected from the hotel at about 8 a.m. after breakfast, and taken to Machame gate. On the way there, you will see the coffee and banana plantations grown by Chagga people. When you get to Machame gate, you will register and do some of the other park formalities before you start climbing Mount Kilimanjaro at the Machame gate. Your first day’s hike is through a tropical rain forest, to Machame camp (2835 m). On the way, you shall take a picnic lunch. Camp overnight at Machame.

Day 2 -Machame Camp (2835m) to Shira Cave Camp (3750m)

Distance covered: 5 km

Approximate time taken: 3 hours

Habitat: Moorland

Meal: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included

Accommodation: Camping

Around 8:00 am buckling to hiking. One should climb for about one hour till getting to the top of the forest and then 1 hour on a gentler gradient through moorland zone. A short lunch (a snack) and a brief rest, before proceeding up a rocky ridge, Shira plateau. At this point, one can see an eastern direction, the stunning glacier of western breach. Overnight at Shira Campsite (3750m).

Day 3: Shira Cave Camp (3750m) to Barranco camp (3900m)

Distance covered: 10 km

Approximate time taken: 6 hours

Habitat: Alpine desert

Meal: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included

Okay, to acclimatize, we will hike high and descend to lower altitude. This trek will take us into the alpine desert to lava tower (4600 m), from where we will descend to Baranco Camp (3900 m). The descent to Barranco Camp takes about 3 hours and offers great opportunities to take some beautiful pictures of the Western Breach and Barranco wall. This campsite is situated in a valley below the Barranco wall, which should provide you with a memorable sunset while waiting for dinner. Overnight at Barranco Camp (3900 m).

Day 4: Barranco Camp (3900m) to Karanga Camp (4000m)

Distance covered: 6 km

Approximate time taken: 4 hours

Habitat: Alpine desert

Meal: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included

Accommodation: Camping

In this day, after breakfast, you will be leaving the campsite to walk up the Barranco wall (4200m) where it ends in the fort of the Hein glacier. Get to Karanga Camp (4000m) after 4 hours of trek.

Day 5: - Karanga Camp (4000m) to Barafu Camp (4640m)

Distance covered: 4 km

Approximate time taken: 3 hours

Habitat: Alpine desert

Meal: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included

Accommodation: Camping

You will shortly set off for Barafu Camp (4640 m), after breakfast, along a route with scenic views of Kibo and Mawenzi peaks. Upon reaching the campsite, we will have lunch and a long break preparing for the prolonged night and day ahead. Dinner will be early and we will try to sleep early as we will be up about midnight preparing to go climbing to the summit.

Day 6:Barafu Camp (4640m) to UHURU PEAK (5895m) then down to Mweka Camp (3100m)

Distance covered: 20 km

Approximate time taken: 14 hours

Habitat: Glacier/Moorland/Rainforest

Meal: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included

Accommodation: Camping

You will be awake by 00:00 because some light tea with cookies will be ready for you. Now we start our scree climb for 4 to 5 hours, gaining incredible height over a very short distance. Spectacular views. Reach the crater rim at Stella point (5756 m) when the first light rays of the sun hit us. One hour form Stella point will take us to Uhuru peak (5895 m) where you take some pictures for a few minutes before we begin descending to Barafu Camp for lunch and some rest, then walk to Mweka Camp (3100 m) for dinner and overnight.

Day 7: Mweka Camp (3100m) to Mweka Gate (1630m)

Distance covered: 10 km

Approximate time taken: 3 hours

Habitat: Rainforest

Meal: Breakfast, and lunch included

Accommodation: Camping

Hike through the three-hour Mweka montane forest until you get to Mweka Gate, where you fulfill the necessary park formalities and pick up your certificates. You can hang them up with pride. The vehicle will be ready to take you back to your warm shower at Moshi. It’s time to celebrate.

7-day climbing Machame Route Cost Breakdown

Number of People	1 Pax	2 Pax	3 Pax	4 Pax	5 Pax
Price is Per Person	$2,307	$1,910	$1,804	$1,711	$1,672

Climbing Cost Includes

All applicable park entry fees as per the program.
Government taxes VAT & local levies.
Service of highly experienced English-speaking guide(s); porters & cook.
Camping equipment like mountain tent, mattress, chairs, etc. (Except for Marangu Route).
Transport from the hotel to the park gate, as well as from the park gate to the hotel.
Meals on Full board (Unless listed as upgrade) on trek as indicated on the program.
Unlimited drinking water (As specified in the day-by-day section).
Accommodation Type: Camping or hut in Marangu Route.
Rescue fees, Emergency oxygen, Pulse oximeter, and First aid kit.
Guides and porters' accommodations, meals and their entry fees on the mountain.
Fair wages to guides and porters as approved by Kilimanjaro National Park Authority.

Climbing Cost Excludes

International flights (From/to home) and domestic Flight.
2-night accommodation in Arusha Before and after trek.
Pick up and drop off at the airport.
Tips (Tipping guideline Guide $10-$20pp per day, Cooker & Porters $5-$10pp per day).
Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, Visa entry fees upon arrival at the airport or online $50-$100 per person per entry depending on nationality, etc.).
Any extra orders at meals are not included. Set menu meals are part of the package.
Government-imposed increase of taxes or park fees.
Medical/luggage Insurance.
Portable flush toilet
Sleeping bag

Our Climbing Addons

Hotels Addons

Hotels Addons for Extra Charges

We offer the following hotel options in Arusha

Please note that if any hotel is booked out or is otherwise unavailable, we will book you in an alternate equivalent hotel.

Accommodation based on half body per person

Kili Seasons Hotel

A single room is available for USD 165 per night.

For those seeking more space, a double room costs USD 165 per night.

If you need accommodations for three, a triple room is priced at USD 165 per night.

Kibo Palace Hotel

Guests can enjoy a single room for USD 195 per night.
A double room at this hotel is offered for USD 248 per night.
The triple room option also comes at a rate of USD 273 per night.

Forest Hill Hotel

A single room here is priced at USD 150 per nights
For couples or friends, a double room is available for USD 218 per night.
Those requiring more beds can opt for the triple room at USD 270 per night.

Mlimba Parm Hotel

Guests can enjoy a single room for USD 60 per night.
Guests can enjoy a double room for USD 120 per night.

Parrot Hotel

Guests can enjoy a single room for USD 95 per night.
Guests can enjoy a double room for USD 180 per night.

African Tulip Hotel

Guests can enjoy a single room for USD 198 per night.
Guests can enjoy a double room for USD 334 per night.

Climbing Gear

If you are booking a hotel directly, please check with us before booking, to make sure we can meet you and pick you

We offer the following add-ons to your gear (all equipment are subject to availability):

Private Toilet – USD 150
Private Tent – USD 7 per day
Kailas X3 III Alpine Tent with Vestibule – USD 12 per day (Click here for specifications)
Thicker sleeping mattress – USD 10 per mattress
Thermosets – USD 17 per thermosets

Our packages by default include a foam sleeping mattress of 2-inch thickness, if you want a thicker alternative you can opt for a 4-inch foam mattress with above mentioned extra cost. Also full climbing gears will cost you 350$ to rent per climbing.

Transfers

We offer the following transfer options

Arusha airport to Arusha town USD 50 per Vehicle.
Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO) to Moshi / Arusha (one way) – USD 70 per vehicle
Moshi / Arusha to Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO) (one way) – USD 70 per vehicle
Arusha to Moshi (one way) – USD 100 per vehicle
Moshi to Arusha (one way) – USD 100 per vehicle

Payment Terms

Deposit Payment

The deposit is 30% of the total booking amount.
Deposit can be paid either via a bank transfer or an online card payment.
A 5% fee is applicable on all card payments (payment gateway charges), this is non-refundable.
We offer bank accounts for bank transfers.
Once you make the advance payment you will receive a booking confirmation.

Balance Payment

Balance can be paid via bank transfer, or with cash.
Bank payment can be made 15 days before the tour date (recommended 30 days prior).
Card Payment can be done 1 day before the tour date (recommended 7 days prior).
A 5% fee is applicable on all card payments (payment gateway charge), this is non-refundable.
Cash can be paid on arrival (USD printed in or after the year 2009)

Cancellation Policy

10 days and above departure

Only bank charges will be considered as cancellation fees.

0 to 9 days before departure

50% of the total tour price will be charged as cancellation fees.
Trek can be postponed to any new date without any extra cost at any point in time.
The 5% surcharge paid for either or both advance and balance payments is non-refundable in case of cancellation of the trek.