Machame in 7 days
7 Days from 1,771 USD per person sharing
Machame in 7 days
Nicknamed the "Whiskey" route because the route is popularized as somewhat difficult and more expensive than Marangu route.
On an overall comparison of the routes to scale Kilimanjaro, this is one of the best routes to take, both in terms of acclimatization and cost.
The Machame route is considered a difficult route, and is better suited for more adventurous trekkers and those with some hiking or backpacking experience.
Lodges & tented camps
Accommodation style
Cost effective
Starting price per person
2-7
Travellers
Every Sunday
Departure dates
Tour Itinerary
Arrival: Pre-trek Briefing
If you have opted for the optional airport transfers, we will pick you up from Kilimanjaro Airport or Arusha Airport and transfer you to your hotel in Moshi.
Pre-trek briefing at your Moshi hotel. You should be planning to arrive at least one day before the start of the trek. Today we will spend in having a pre-trek briefing. We will also review your equipment and rent any equipment which is needed.
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be transferred to your hotel in Moshi. You’ll have a pre-climb briefing with your guide, who will check your gear and go over the details of your trek. The rest of the day is free for you to relax and prepare for the climb ahead.
Meals: Dinner
Accommodation:
Mid-Range: Keys Hotel
Luxury: Kilimanjaro Wonders Hotel
After breakfast, a scenic drive takes you to Machame Gate, where the journey to the summit begins. Hike through lush rainforest, keeping an eye out for blue monkeys, birds, and other wildlife. You’ll reach Machame Camp in about 5-7 hours.
- Elevation: 1,640m to 2,850m
- Distance: 11km
- Hiking Time: 5-7 hours
- Habitat: Montane Forest
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Machame Camp
You will leave the rainforest and enter the Moorland Zone. The hike is shorter today, but more challenging as you climb higher. Enjoy breathtaking views of Mount Meru and the Shira Plateau along the way. After 4-6 hours, you’ll arrive at Shira Camp.
- Elevation: 2,850m to 3,750m
- Distance: 5km
- Hiking Time: 4-6 hours
- Habitat: Moorland
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Shira Camp
Today is a crucial day for acclimatization. You will trek up to Lava Tower (4,600m), where you’ll have lunch and enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding peaks. After lunch, descend into the Barranco Valley and arrive at Barranco Camp after 6-8 hours of hiking.
- Elevation: 3,750m to 4,600m to 3,950m
- Distance: 10km
- Hiking Time: 6-8 hours
- Habitat: Alpine Desert
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Barranco Camp
Begin the day by climbing the Barranco Wall, a steep but manageable scramble. Once at the top, the views of Kibo Peak and the glaciers are spectacular. After a 4-5 hour hike through undulating valleys and ridges, you’ll reach Karanga Camp, a key point for further acclimatization.
- Elevation: 3,950m to 4,035m
- Distance: 5km
- Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
- Habitat: Alpine Desert
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Karanga Camp
Today, you will hike for 3-4 hours to reach Barafu Camp, the base camp for your summit push. The landscape becomes more barren and desolate as you near the camp. You’ll arrive early in the day, allowing time to rest and prepare for your midnight summit ascent.
- Elevation: 4,035m to 4,640m
- Distance: 4km
- Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
- Habitat: Alpine Desert
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Barafu Camp
At midnight, you’ll begin your final ascent to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. This is the most challenging part of the climb, taking 6-8 hours to reach Stella Point (5,739m), and another hour to reach Uhuru Peak (5,895m), the highest point in Africa. After celebrating your achievement, you will descend to Mweka Camp for the night.
- Elevation: 4,640m to 5,895m to 3,100m
- Distance: 16km
- Hiking Time: 10-12 hours
- Habitat: Arctic / Rainforest
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Mweka Camp
Included
- Sleeping Mattress
- All transfers to the mountain and back to your Moshi hotel
- Conservation fees (part of park fees)
- Guides, Porters, Cook salaries and park fees
- All meals while on the Mountain
- Quality, waterproof, four-season mountain sleeping tents (on twin sharing basis)
- Emergency Oxygen Cylinder
- Professional, experienced, mountain guides
- Quality Mess tents with table and chairs
- Camping or Hut fees (part of park fees)
- Kilimanjaro summit certificate
- Rescue fees (part of park fees)
- VAT (18% charged by the Government)
- Clean, purified drinking water
Excluded
- Transfers (available as an optional add-on)
- Travel insurance
- Surcharge for online payment of advance and balance (5% on each payment)
- Personal trekking equipment such as sleeping bags, hiking boots, clothes, etc (available for renting)
- International and domestic flights
- Personal Expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.)
- Meals not listed in the itinerary
- Tanzania Visa
- Tips and gratuitiesv (Highly recommended, $250-300 per person in a group)
- Hotel (available as an optional add-on)
- Liquors, beers and bottled beverages
Payment Terms
Deposit Payment
Deposit is 20% 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 in 10 different currencies for bank transfer.
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 done 15 days prior to the tour date (recommended 30 days prior).
Card Payment can be done 1 day prior to 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
8 days and above departure – No cancellation fees.
0 to 7 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.
Discounts
Available discounts for Lemosho – 8 days
• Children between 5 years and 15 years old
Code: 5TO15 – USD 800 per person
• Expatriates/Residents living in Tanzania
Code: RESTAN – USD 280 per person
• East African Citizens Code:
EAC – USD 1000 per person
Private Trek
Please find below the prices for organizing a private trek. The prices are based on your group size.
Solo Trekker – USD 2016 per person
Group of 2 – USD 1916 per person
Group of 3 – USD 1861 per person
Group of 4 – USD 1863 per person
Group of 5 – USD 1821 per person
Group of 6 – USD 1818 per person
Group of 7 – USD 1810 per person
Group of 8 – USD 1806 per person
Group of 9 – USD 1799 per person
Group of 10 and above – USD 1771 per person
Add-ons
We offer the following hotel options
Lindrin Lodge (Single Room) – USD 55 per night
Lindrin Lodge (Double Room) – USD 70 per night
Lindrin Lodge (Triple Room) – USD 105 per night
Keys Hotel (Single Room) – USD 69 per night
Keys Hotel (Double Room) – USD 94 per night
Keys Hotel (Triple Room) – USD 122 per night
Parkview Inn (Single Room) – USD 81 per night
Parkview Inn (Double Room) – USD 91 per night
Parkview Inn (Triple Room) – USD 170 per night
Kilimanjaro Wonders (Single Room) – USD 140 per night
Kilimanjaro Wonders (Double Room) – USD 160 per night
Please note that if any hotel is booked out or is otherwise unavailable, we will book you in an alternate equivalent hotel. If you are booking a hotel directly, please do check with us before booking, to make sure we can meet you and pick you up from the hotel.
Transfers
We offer the following transfer options
Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO) to Moshi (one way) – USD 50 per vehicle
Moshi to Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO) (one way) – USD 50 per vehicle
Arusha to Moshi (one way) – USD 100 per vehicle
Moshi to Arusha (one way) – USD 100 per vehicle
