Climbing Summary

Machame route is one of beautiful route of Kilimanjaro, it provides spectacular view, variety of habitats and scenery view. The Machame Route climb can be done in a minimum of six days (five nights) on the mountain. However, it is most often tackled over 7 days for a better altitude acclimatization schedule. The trek begins at Machame Gate, located in the southern base of mountain, within its lush, fertile rainforest.

Climbing Details

Day 1:Depart From  Arusha to Machame gate

After breakfast, you plus All mountain crew depart Arusha to Machame gate for about 45min.After about an hour of registration and park fees payments, start climbing along a clear trail through plantation and natural forest, thereafter a narrow forest path follows to the Machame camp(9,900ft), B.L.D.

Day2:Shira Camp (12,600ft).

As usual get breakfast and start trekking through the forest, steep ridge passing through heather and open moorlands, and crossing a large gorge to Shira camp (12,600ft). The distance is about 5-6 hours.

Day 3: Baranco camp (12,850ft)

After breakfast, you hike to Lava tower (15,180ft) with lunch on the way to Baranco, then descend slowly to Baranco camp (12,850ft) for dinner and overnight, B, L ,D.

Day 4: Baranco hut for Barafu camp (14,910ft).

After breakfast, we leave Baranco hut for Barafu camp (14,910ft). We will pass through the last water drop at Karanga valley on the way up. Overnight Barafu camp, B, L, D.

Day 5: Uhuru Peak through the Stella point (18,640ft)

At midnight, and get bite like biscuits and chocolates , start ascending to Uhuru Peak through the Stella point (18,640ft), then after reaching the summit, we will head down to Mweka camp () for dinner and overnight, B, L, D.

Day 6:Descend to Mweka gate

After breakfast, we will descend to Mweka gate with lunch box, and the waiting vehicle will take you to your hotel in Arusha, B, L

Climbing Pricing Terms

Price Includes the Following:

  1. Local Taxes and park fees
  2. Transfers to and from Airport
  3. Hotel a night before and after the climb (BB)
  4. Transfer from your hotel to and from starting point
  5. Kilimanjaro National Park rescue fees (Kilimanjaro Rescue Team)
  6. Basic first aid kit (for use in emergencies only)
  7. Qualified English Mountain guide, assistant guides, porters and cook (Other languages on special request)
  8. Salaries for mountain crew as per guidelines set by Kilimanjaro National Park
  9. Breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as hot drinks on the mountain
  10. Camping equipment (tents, camp chairs, tables)
  11. Water for washing up daily
  12. Porter to carry your duffel bag (max weight 15kg / 32 lbs) from one camp to the next camp.
  13. Kilimanjaro National Park certificate for your successful summit attempt

The Price Excludes the Following:

  1. Flights and airport taxes
  2. Compulsory tips for guides, porters and cook
  3. Highly recommended travel and medical insurance.
  4. Personal hiking/trekking gear – we can rent some of the gear from our equipment store in Tanzania
  5. Snacks, personal medicine and water purifying tablets
  6. Any items and or requirements of a personal nature