About this experience
Machame route begins from the south-western side of the mountain; the trail passes through some of the mountains finest features, including the cloud forest of Kilimanjaro’s southern plains, the dry and dusty Shira Plateau and the delightful groundsel-clad Barranco campsite. Furthermore, you have a choice of ascent routes to the summit, with the thrill-seekers opting for the daunting Western Breach route to the summit, while majority head for the lengthy, long winded climb up the Barafu trail, with the Rebmann glacier edging into your field of vision on your left as dawn breaks behind Mawenzi on your right. Furthermore, unlike Marangu route, on Machame route you don’t use the same path to descend as you took to climb up the mountain but instead you come down via the Mweka route, a steep but very pretty descent encompassing inhospitably dry mountain desert and lush lowland forest in a matter of a few hours.
At a glance
- Duration: 144 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 144 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What is included
- Drinking water.
- Airport transfers from Kilimanjaro airport on arrival and back on the derpature day
- All government taxes
- Lunch
- One night’s accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis in Moshi Town
- Breakfast
- Transport from the hotel in Moshi town to the starting point of Machame route and back
- All park fees (entry, camping and rescue fees)
- New Salaries for the team (guide, assistant guide, cook and porters
- Emergency oxygen canister
- Another night in Moshi after the climb
- Camping facilities (tents, mattresses, dining tent, kitchen tent, camping Chair, lanterns
- Breakfast ,Lunch and dinner
- Pulse oximeter. A daily medical check up will be done every morning
Not included
- Tips for the team (guide, cook and porters).
- Personal mountain climbing gears and equipments including a sleeping bag.
- Alcoholic and soft drinks (sodas).
- Meals at the hotel in town
- Any additional night(s) in town
- Costs for obtaining visa
Itinerary and highlights
See the overview, available options and booking details for the experience schedule.
Meeting and pickup information
- We will pick up our clients at the airport in the arrival hall, the driver will be waiting for them holding a sign with the clients name on it.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Kilimanjaro Vikings Adventures
Accessibility and practical details
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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