Embark on an 8-day adventure climbing Mount Kilimanjaro via the breathtaking Machame Route. Experience scenic splendor, tent accommodations, and delicious meals prepared by a cook.
Machame Route - Nairobi/Moshi
Nairobi - Board shuttle from Nairobi or city centre at 0800 hrs and proceed to Arusha arriving at 1300hrs. Depart for Moshi at 1400hrs arriving at 1530hrs. Dinner and overnight at a hotel in Moshi or (Pick up from Kilimanjaro airport and transfer to hotel in Moshi) on Bed and breakfast
Moshi
Machame - Pick up from your hotel in Moshi and drive to Machame Gate, after the necessary registration starts trekking through the forest to Machame Hut (It is gentle climbing stage) Dinner and overnight at the campsite in Machame Hut.
Machame Hut
Machame - Machame Hut to Shira Hut 3,800m Climbing start early in the morning, by crossing the valley up through a steep ridge before turning west into the river gorge; With more gently climbing onto Shira Plateau reaching the Shire Hut for camping
Shira to Barranco 3,950m
Machame - This is the place for sight seeing especially vegetation and Barranco valley, the climb starts with walking towards east up to the junction, the route then turn south to the glacier stream and reaching the Hut. Dinner and overnight at the hut
Barranco to Barafu 4,600m
Machame - Trekking through the ridge to Karanga looking at the West Breach and the Southern Glacier, then Barafu Path before reaching Barafu Hut for campsite
Barafu to Uhuru Peak
Machame - The last day will be a really early beginning for the summit, probably 00:00 am, passing through the Ratzel and Rebmann glaciers to the Highest point of Africa Uhuru Peak 5,896m above the sea level. After relaxing, watching the sun rise and taking memorable pictures, start descending to the Mweka Hut and spend overnight there.
Mweka Hut - Mweka Gate
Mweka - After breakfast descend to Mweka Gate and drive away to your local accommodation for dinner & overnight.
Moshi/Nairobi
Nairobi - Depart Moshi by morning shuttle back to Nairobi arriving late in the afternoon or drop at Kilimanjaro Airport to catch your flight back home or join a Tanzania safari.
- First and last night accommodation in Moshi with breakfast.
- Round-trip transfers from Moshi to Machame park gate.
- Three meals per day while trekking, with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options.
- Choice of shuttle bus transfers between Nairobi and Moshi or KIA transfers.
- Dinner.
- Support from porters, up to two per client.
- Sun glasses, Sleeping bag, Hats , Rain suits, Warm Jacket, Heavy boots
- Scarf’s, Rain Trousers
- First and last Night accomodation in Nairobi.
The most aesthetically pleasing path to scale Kilimanjaro is the Machame Route. A cook is assigned to prepare your meals, and porters handle all your gear and provisions. Unlike the Marangu route where accommodation is provided in huts, the Machame path exclusively offers tent lodging. Making it well-suited for those hikers seeking a bit more adventure, the Machame route (also known as the ‘Whiskey route’) rewards them with unparalleled scenic beauty that the Marangu route lacks. Witness the late afternoon sunsets at Shira and the awe-inspiring revelation of Kibo at the magnanimous Barranco Wall. This 6-day journey on the Machame route successfully provides an ecstatic visual ‘slide show’ for the bold hiker. The route is usually completed in a minimum of 6 days.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
