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7 days
Duration
Full Board
Meals
Year-round
Dates
18+, Adults Only
Age
Africa Adventure Tours
Holiday Type
Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
Location
Standard
Package Type
Machame Route Hiking Kilimanjaro is a 7 days package that takes you in a lifetime adventure up on the roof of Africa. Mount Kilimanjaro is the tallest peak in Africa and also the tallest free standing mountain in the world. So, this can be a fantastic achievement if you like mountains, hiking and splendid panoramas. Above all, this is your chance to get up this magnificent volcano during a 6 days hiking tour helped by our porters. You will be accompanied by our crew who will carry your luggage, so you don’t have to worry about carrying your luggage. In addition, you will have with you your own personal chef to cook your meals on the mountain and also a chief guide to lead the tour. So what are you waiting for? Get this adventure of a lifetime and travel with World Lifetime Journeys!
Highlights of Machame Route Hiking Kilimanjaro
- Highly recommended for scenic value
- Great for acclimatization with lots of walk high, sleep low opportunities
- Challenging trek with stunning scenery through 5 diverse climatic zones
- Good opportunity to split pre-summit day climb to leave climbers rested before summiting
- Very popular trail
- Fully catered camping only
- It takes 6–7 days for climbing
- The Machame Route Hiking Kilimanjaro is probably the most popular route these days and is also called “the whiskey route”. This route is steeper than the Marangu and Rongai routes and physically more demanding and for that reason better suited for the more determined and fitter climbers (view a map of Machame).
This is a general slideshow that consists from photos of all routes
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General climbing description of routes – first part
Dear travellers, the trek to Uhuru Peak is considered to be a relatively straightforward endeavor; however, ample time must still be provided for proper acclimatization to prevent altitude sickness. The three shortest routes, Marangu, Rongai and also Machame are less challenging and are often trekked by individuals with limited mountaineering experience. Taking at least seven days is the best way to avoid altitude sickness because your body needs proper time to adapt and acclimatize to high altitude. Route travel times range from five to nine days to summit and return to the base of the mountain. Also, huts with cooking facilities, bathrooms, and electricity are available on the Marangu route and camps with fewer facilities are available on many other routes. Further, all huts and many camps have rangers stationed at them with rescue facilities.
As a trekker on Mount Kilimanjaro you will have a support crew of guides and porters who are integral in helping you to reach the summit. The size of the support crew depends on the number of trekkers in a group. A typical climbing group of 2 trekkers will have one chief guide, possibly one assistant guide, 6 porters (3 for each climber) and also one cook. Porters are responsible for carrying a trekkers gear as well as key items like tents, water and also the cooking supplies. However, it is customary to tip guides and porters at the last meal on the mountain or at the end of the trip. The tipping value varies depending on the number of days spent on the mountain and the number of climbers in a group.
MACHAME ROUTE HIKING KILIMANJARO
Full Video Credits to Tj Thomas
General climbing description of routes – second part
Summit attempts are generally begun at midnight because trekkers can reach the rim of the crater to view the sunrise. On the other hand, walking overnight also means the ground (loose gravel) is frozen, making the going significantly easier. Trekkers on the Marangu route first encounter Gilman’s Point on the rim of the crater, which is roughly a 1.5 hour hike from Uhuru Peak. But, trekkers who follow the Southern Circuit will reach the summit via Stella Point which is about an hour from the summit. In addition, both these compare with the Rongai route where the trip from where you reach the rim to the summit can be over two hours making for a very long summit day.
At the summit, for example there is a sign posted by the Tanzanian government. The sign (printed in English only) reads “Congratulations! You are now at Uhuru Peak, Tanzania, 5,895 m. AMSL. Africa’s Highest Point. World’s Highest Free-Standing Mountain.” It formerly had a fourth part of the sign, which read, “One of World’s Largest Volcanoes. Welcome.” But, the sign is covered in travel stickers from past trekkers who have left their mark on the top of the peak. Near this famous sign is also a box containing a log that many trekkers have signed.
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MACHAME ROUTE HIKING KILIMANJARO ITINERARY
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Day 1
Flight to Kilimanjaro – Moshi
Welcome to Kilimanjaro, TANZANIA. Upon arrival at KILIMANJARO International Airport, you’ll meet and greet our friendly Tanzanian representative, who will pick you up and transfer by car/minibus to the city of Moshi on the base of the magnificent Kilimanjaro Mountain. The drive from the airport is in places scenic, if you consider that the highest peak of Africa is on your left side accompanying you for most of the journey to Moshi. Upon arrival in the city, proceed for accommodation and dinner. This evening you will have your first meeting with the mountain chief guide and you will listen to the briefind for this climb. Overnight at MOSHI HOTEL in Moshi. You will only start your climbing the next day.
NOTE 1: Kilimanjaro Airport to Moshi is about 1 hour drive.
NOTE 2: If your flight arrives in the morning or noon time (no later than 1pm) we can arrange full day or half day activities in the Moshi area. Possibility for Camel riding, visit and bath at the Chemka Springs, walk tour and visit at Marangu Waterfall, Moshi bicycle tour, Maasai Village Cultural Tour etc. Possibility to go directly to these activities and accommodation and dinner in the evening.
NOTE 3: If your flight arrives in the morning or noon time (no later than 1pm) and you do not take any activities, you have the choice to rest in your hotel before your next day climbing or to walk and do shopping in Moshi City.
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Day 2
Machame Gate to Machame Camp
Elevation (ft): 5,400 ft to 9,400 ft/1646 m to 2865 m
Distance: 11 km
Hiking Time: 5-7 hours
Habitat: Rain Forest
Start your day very early with a delicious breakfast at your hotel. Afterwards, together with the mountain Chief Guide and your team, proceed in a lifetime adventure up Kilimanjaro Mountain. First we drive to Machame gate where trekking formalities will take place. From the gate, we begin hiking following an easy track for the first hour through the dense rainforest. The path continues to follow the ridge, rising steadily with several steep sections. In the afternoon we will stop for lunch. The path gets slightly easier as the forest merges into heather covered ground. We will reach Machame Campsite in about 10 km (6.2 miles) where you can rest and you’ll have dinner and overnight camping.
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Day 3
Machame Camp to Shira Camp 2
Elevation (ft): 9,400 ft to 12,500 ft/2865 m to 3810 m
Distance: 5 km
Hiking Time: 4-6 hours
Habitat: Moorland
Start your day with a delicious breakfast at your camp. Afterwards, from Machame Camp, we cross the stream onto its west bank and follow the path up. In the afternoon we will stop to have lunch. 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. After that we continue with our schedule to reach later Shira campsite for rest, dinner and overnight camping.
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Day 4
Shira Camp 2 to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp
Elevation (ft): 12,500 ft to 13,000 ft/3810 m to 3962 m
Distance: 10 km
Hiking Time: 6-8 hours
Habitat: Semi Desert
Start your day with a delicious breakfast at your camp. Afterwards, from Shira Camp we hike on and our direction changes to the South East towards the Lava Tower. This is called the “Shark’s Tooth.” Shortly after the tower, we come to the second junction which brings us up to the Arrow Glacier at an altitude of 16,000ft. We now continue down to the Barranco Hut/Camp at an altitude of 13,000ft. Here we rest, enjoy dinner, and overnight camping. Although you end the day at the same elevation as when you started, this day is very important for acclimatization and will help your body prepare for summit day.
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Day 5
Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp
Elevation (ft): 13,000 ft to 15,300 ft/3962 m to 4663 m
Distance: 9 km
Hiking Time: 8-10 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert
Start your day early with your usual breakfast at your camp. Today involves gaining a little more elevation, acclimatizing and resting for the summit attempt the next morning. Afterwards, we leave Barranco and continue on a steep ridge passing Barranco Wall, towards Karanga Valley campsite. Here we possibly stop for lunch. We then leave Karanga and hit the junction which connects with Mweka Trail. We continue our hike up to Barafu Hut/Camp. At this point, you have completed the Southern Circuit, which offers views of the summit from many different angles. Here we make our camping. You have the chance to rest, enjoy dinner and prepare for the summit day. The two peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo are to be seen from this position.
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Day 6
Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak and then to Mweka Camp
Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak (top of Africa)
Elevation: 15,331 ft to 19,341 ft/4673 m to 5895 m
Distance: 5 km/3 miles
Hiking Time: 7-8 hours
Habitat: Arctic
Uhuru Peak (Kilimanjaro Peak) to Mweka Camp
Elevation: 19,341 ft to 10,065 ft/5895 m to 3068 m
Distance: 12 km/7 miles
Hiking Time: 4-6 hours
Habitat: Arctic
We will start trekking very early morning before sunrise (midnight to 2 am) as the hike today will take 10-14 hours. We will avoid the mist that sets in later in the day; the scree and snow will still be safely frozen. The 1.100 m (3.600 ft) ascent in just over 3 km (1.86 miles) will take us about 6-8 hours. We start by heading in a northwesterly direction and ascend through heavy scree towards Stella Point on the crater rim. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek.
At Stella Point (18,600 ft), you will stop for a short rest and you’ll be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you are ever likely to see (weather permitting). From Stella Point, you may encounter snow all the way on your 1-hour ascent to the summit. After a brief stay at the summit of the highest point in Africa, Uhuru Peak, at 5.895 m (19.345 ft), we start descending before having lunch at Barafu Hut/Camp. You will want gaiters and trekking poles for the loose gravel going down. Mweka Camp is situated in the upper forest and mist or rain can be expected in the late afternoon. Later in the evening, we enjoy our last dinner on the mountain and a well-earned sleep in Mweka Camp.
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Day 7
Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate
Elevation: 10,065 ft to 5,380 ft/3068 m to 1640 m
Distance: 10 km/6 miles
Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
Habitat: Rain Forest
After taking breakfast at your camp, 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 clothing handy). From the gate, you continue another hour to Mweka Village. A vehicle will meet you at Mweka village to drive you back to hotel in Moshi. At the appropriate time, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight back home.
MACHAME ROUTE HIKING KILIMANJARO – video 2
Full video credits to Scott Coyne
DEPARTURE/ARRIVAL LOCATION
Any International Airport/Kilimanjaro
(price from is available for UK departures, but we can arrange departures from any International Airport)
WHAT IS INCLUDED
Return Flight
Transfers from and back to Kilimanjaro Airport
1 night in Moshi prior to climbing
5 nights in tents on Kilimanjaro mountain
Full Board
English speaking Mountain Chief Guide
Chief Guide, Chief Cook, Porters
All entrances and taxes to Kilimanjaro
Basic equipment needed
One bottle of water per day per person
Camping fees for all nights
Airport taxes
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED
Visas, vaccinations, passport
Activities other than those mentioned in the itinerary
* Breakfast and/or Lunch on 1st day plus dinner on last day
Tips for guides/accommodation staff
Non Alcoholic Drinks, spirits, beer, wine **
Entrances to activities and attractions not mentioned in the package
Travel Insurance and other insurances
Room upgrades
Personal phone, Internet usage, Laundry
Increase in park fees or other charges beyond our control
Any other fees not mentioned in the itinerary
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Day 1: Flight to Kilimanjaro - Moshi
Welcome to Kilimanjaro, TANZANIA. Upon arrival at KILIMANJARO International Airport, you’ll meet and greet our friendly Tanzanian representative, who will pick you up and transfer by car/minibus to the city of Moshi on the base of the magnificent Kilimanjaro Mountain. The drive from the airport is in places scenic, if you consider that the highest peak of Africa is on your left side accompanying you for most of the journey to Moshi. Upon arrival in the city, proceed for accommodation and dinner. This evening you will have your first meeting with the mountain chief guide and you will listen to the briefind for this climb. Overnight at MOSHI HOTEL in Moshi. You will only start your climbing the next day.
NOTE 1: Kilimanjaro Airport to Moshi is about 1 hour drive.
NOTE 2: If your flight arrives in the morning or noon time (no later than 1pm) we can arrange full day or half day activities in the Moshi area. Possibility for Camel riding, visit and bath at the Chemka Springs, walk tour and visit at Marangu Waterfall, Moshi bicycle tour, Maasai Village Cultural Tour etc. Possibility to go directly to these activities and accommodation and dinner in the evening.
NOTE 3: If your flight arrives in the morning or noon time (no later than 1pm) and you do not take any activities, you have the choice to rest in your hotel before your next day climbing or to walk and do shopping in Moshi City.
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Day 2: Machame Gate to Machame Camp
Elevation (ft): 5,400 ft to 9,400 ft/1646 m to 2865 m
Distance: 11 km
Hiking Time: 5-7 hours
Habitat: Rain Forest
Start your day very early with a delicious breakfast at your hotel. Afterwards, together with the mountain Chief Guide and your team, proceed in a lifetime adventure up Kilimanjaro Mountain. First we drive to Machame gate where trekking formalities will take place. From the gate, we begin hiking following an easy track for the first hour through the dense rainforest. The path continues to follow the ridge, rising steadily with several steep sections. In the afternoon we will stop for lunch. The path gets slightly easier as the forest merges into heather covered ground. We will reach Machame Campsite in about 10 km (6.2 miles) where you can rest and you’ll have dinner and overnight camping.
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Day 3: Machame Camp to Shira Camp 2
Elevation (ft): 9,400 ft to 12,500 ft/2865 m to 3810 m
Distance: 5 km
Hiking Time: 4-6 hours
Habitat: Moorland
Start your day with a delicious breakfast at your camp. Afterwards, from Machame Camp, we cross the stream onto its west bank and follow the path up. In the afternoon we will stop to have lunch. 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. After that we continue with our schedule to reach later Shira campsite for rest, dinner and overnight camping.
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Day 4: Shira Camp 2 to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp
Elevation (ft): 12,500 ft to 13,000 ft/3810 m to 3962 m
Distance: 10 km
Hiking Time: 6-8 hours
Habitat: Semi Desert
Start your day with a delicious breakfast at your camp. Afterwards, from Shira Camp we hike on and our direction changes to the South East towards the Lava Tower. This is called the “Shark’s Tooth.” Shortly after the tower, we come to the second junction which brings us up to the Arrow Glacier at an altitude of 16,000ft. We now continue down to the Barranco Hut/Camp at an altitude of 13,000ft. Here we rest, enjoy dinner, and overnight camping. Although you end the day at the same elevation as when you started, this day is very important for acclimatization and will help your body prepare for summit day.
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Day 5: Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp
Elevation (ft): 13,000 ft to 15,300 ft/3962 m to 4663 m
Distance: 9 km
Hiking Time: 8-10 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert
Start your day early with your usual breakfast at your camp. Today involves gaining a little more elevation, acclimatizing and resting for the summit attempt the next morning. Afterwards, we leave Barranco and continue on a steep ridge passing Barranco Wall, towards Karanga Valley campsite. Here we possibly stop for lunch. We then leave Karanga and hit the junction which connects with Mweka Trail. We continue our hike up to Barafu Hut/Camp. At this point, you have completed the Southern Circuit, which offers views of the summit from many different angles. Here we make our camping. You have the chance to rest, enjoy dinner and prepare for the summit day. The two peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo are to be seen from this position.
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Day 6: Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak and then to Mweka Camp
Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak (top of Africa)
Elevation: 15,331 ft to 19,341 ft/4673 m to 5895 m
Distance: 5 km/3 miles
Hiking Time: 7-8 hours
Habitat: Arctic
Uhuru Peak (Kilimanjaro Peak) to Mweka Camp
Elevation: 19,341 ft to 10,065 ft/5895 m to 3068 m
Distance: 12 km/7 miles
Hiking Time: 4-6 hours
Habitat: Arctic
We will start trekking very early morning before sunrise (midnight to 2 am) as the hike today will take 10-14 hours. We will avoid the mist that sets in later in the day; the scree and snow will still be safely frozen. The 1.100 m (3.600 ft) ascent in just over 3 km (1.86 miles) will take us about 6-8 hours. We start by heading in a northwesterly direction and ascend through heavy scree towards Stella Point on the crater rim. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek.
At Stella Point (18,600 ft), you will stop for a short rest and you’ll be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you are ever likely to see (weather permitting). From Stella Point, you may encounter snow all the way on your 1-hour ascent to the summit. After a brief stay at the summit of the highest point in Africa, Uhuru Peak, at 5.895 m (19.345 ft), we start descending before having lunch at Barafu Hut/Camp. You will want gaiters and trekking poles for the loose gravel going down. Mweka Camp is situated in the upper forest and mist or rain can be expected in the late afternoon. Later in the evening, we enjoy our last dinner on the mountain and a well-earned sleep in Mweka Camp.
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Day 7: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate
Elevation: 10,065 ft to 5,380 ft/3068 m to 1640 m
Distance: 10 km/6 miles
Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
Habitat: Rain Forest
After taking breakfast at your camp, 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 clothing handy). From the gate, you continue another hour to Mweka Village. A vehicle will meet you at Mweka village to drive you back to hotel in Moshi. At the appropriate time, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight back home.
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