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7 Day Kilimanjaro Machame Climb: Non-Technical Camping Route for Beginners
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Moshi
Embark on a 7-day Kilimanjaro Machame Climb, a non-technical camping route perfect for beginners. Experience challenging hikes, stunning natural features, and a thrilling scrambling section at the Barranco wall.
Embark on a 7-day Kilimanjaro Machame Climb, a non-technical camping route perfect for beginners. Experience challenging hikes, stunning natural features, and a thrilling scrambling section at the Barranco wall.
Duration:
7 days
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
Moshi town/Pick up location to Machame gate to Machame camp
Mount Kilimanjaro - You will be transferred by road from Moshi town/Pick up location (09:00am) to Machame gate. After registration you begin your trek through the rain forest zone with your guide. The forest is thick and diverse with flora / fauna, and you may experience rain this…
Moshi town/Pick up location to Machame gate to Machame camp
Mount Kilimanjaro - You will be transferred by road from Moshi town/Pick up location (09:00am) to Machame gate. After registration you begin your trek through the rain forest zone with your guide. The forest is thick and diverse with flora / fauna, and you may experience rain this afternoon which is common in this zone making the path slightly slippery. A steady but relatively steep hike takes you to the edge of the forest and heather zone.
What's Included
- Pre-climb briefing / equipment check with the guide / tour consultant in Moshi
- Trained, certified, and experienced English-speaking Mountain guide/s
- Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast - All meals on the mountain with utensils provided
- Specialist tent crew to service and set-up campsites
- All National Park fees including conservation, entry, camping, and…
- Pre-climb briefing / equipment check with the guide / tour consultant in Moshi
- Trained, certified, and experienced English-speaking Mountain guide/s
- Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast - All meals on the mountain with utensils provided
- Specialist tent crew to service and set-up campsites
- All National Park fees including conservation, entry, camping, and rescue
- Kilimanjaro Porters Assistance Project monitoring for fair treatment standards
- Emergency oxygen cylinder and first aid kit equipped
- Mountain cook and waiter for meal services
- Shared public toilet facilities at campsites
- Boiled drinking water on trek
- Hand washing station and personal wash basin at campsites
- Daily health checks with medical oximeter
- Luggage porter service and storage while on trek
- All taxes and VAT included
- Four season tents with sleeping essentials
- Transfers to and from park gates
What's Not Included
- Tips / gratuities
- Beverages such as soft drinks, alcohol etc.
- Insurance
- Visas
- Items of a personal nature
- Water on first day of trek
- Metal & hard plastic water bottles, etc. (note: soft plastics are not permitted on the mountain)
- Extra Single tents ($20 per extra tent, per day)
- Comfort upgrades as portable toilet(45 per day-Max 5 pax),…
- Tips / gratuities
- Beverages such as soft drinks, alcohol etc.
- Insurance
- Visas
- Items of a personal nature
- Water on first day of trek
- Metal & hard plastic water bottles, etc. (note: soft plastics are not permitted on the mountain)
- Extra Single tents ($20 per extra tent, per day)
- Comfort upgrades as portable toilet(45 per day-Max 5 pax), foldable bed($20 per bed, per day) etc.
- Flying Doctors Emergency Evacuation membership
- Personal mountain equipment such as sleeping bags, walking poles, etc(Please request pack guideline)
- Extra guides or extra luggage porters ($35 per guide per day, $20 per luggage porter per day)
Additional Information
This non-technical Kilimanjaro camping route is one of the most popular and commonly referred to as the ‘whisky’ route due to its popularity and strong nature of the route. Machame starts at the southwest mountain rain forest and involves steep and challenging hikes on the southern circuit which is well designed for acclimatization with natural features…
This non-technical Kilimanjaro camping route is one of the most popular and commonly referred to as the ‘whisky’ route due to its popularity and strong nature of the route. Machame starts at the southwest mountain rain forest and involves steep and challenging hikes on the southern circuit which is well designed for acclimatization with natural features taking you high and low. Although this is a non-technical route, there is a small ‘scrambling’ (using your hands and legs) section at the Barranco wall which truly gives you that mountain climbing feeling without any special equipment or experience.
- Not recommended for travelers with lung problems or other known altitude related medical conditions
Location
Shah Tours
Sekou Toure Way
Our guide will visit your pre climb lodge the day before your trek to do a briefing and coordinate the start time the next day. You can make your own way to our headquarters near Moshi town and you will see a Shah Tours board on the street with a black and green gate to enter our office.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(9 Ratings)
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Grandtour25277384947
Jul 26, 2024
Thanks Shah Tours - Shah Tours, were great host. They provided brilliant information and advice before and during our trek. They kept us informed all the time and took great care in insuring that our group achieved its goal. Our guides were brilliant and helped us through out the trek.
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Medhaj2021
Jul 12, 2024
An unforgettable adventure - In February 2024, I had the privilege of climbing Kilimanjaro with Shah tours, and it was an unforgettable experience! From the initial planning stages to the final summit push, the entire team at Shah tours demonstrated exceptional professionalism, expertise, and dedication.
The guides, John, Musa, Calvin, Isaac were outstanding! Their extensive knowledge of the mountain, combined with their enthusiasm and encouragement, made all the difference in our successful ascent. The entire support staff, including the porters, cooks, and camp crew, were equally impressive.
Shah tours truly exceeded our expectations in every way. Their:
- Expert guides and support staff
- Top-notch equipment and gear
- Delicious and nutritious meals
- Attention to safety and detail
- Seamless logistics and planning
All contributed to an unforgettable adventure. If you're considering climbing Kilimanjaro, look no further than Shah tours They truly are the best in the business!
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Owsucks
Jul 11, 2024
UK Review - Shah Tours is a legit KPAP Kilimanjaro tour operator - Shah are a legit KPAP operator. Me and my friend (both from the UK) climbed Kilimanjaro (7 day Machame route) across the end of May/ start of June, and had a great time.
(KPAP is an organisation which ensures the welfare & work conditions of the porters who carry all your stuff up the mountain).
We were just ahead of the main climbing season, but had excellent weather the whole time. No rain, clear views at the top, and the mountain was pretty quiet in terms of other groups. Really the end of May is an excellent time to go.
Shah were flexible during the booking process, making the amends we requested easily. For example my friend was already in Moshi, so our airport pickup needed to collect him on the way. All good, no problems, didn't have to explain anything twice. Communication was excellent throughout.
The actual climb was amazing, the crew really looked after us. We were both a bit uncomfortable being pampered and looked after so much haha! We had our own mess tent for eating, and basically stood around a lot feeling guilty about not doing any work. You get used to it though.
We were able to have good banter with our guides over the 7 days - I still chat a bit with one of them on instagram now. Their English is excellent. Big shout out to our guides specifically - Calvin Shayo & King Harold the Man. They were able to put up with me for 7 days which isn't easy. The climb was mostly me bullying them and telling them to speed up haha! They know best though, it's a good idea to listen to them.
I'd fully recommend paying for a private toilet through Shah Tours as an add-on, especially if you go later in the season.
Remember to bring $USD for tips at the end of the climb, and follow the tipping guide the tour company provides as part of the KPAP group. The tips make a big difference and the porters etc all really appreciate it. They sang a song for us at the end, it was emotional.
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Kmhuber2
Jun 20, 2024
Our Shah tours team was the best part of our climb! - We felt so extremely lucky to work with Shah tours for our climb. We couldn’t have reached the summit without the support of our incredible team of 20. Our guides, Augustin, Isaac, and Acasio felt like family after the week we spent with them. They were knowledgeable, professional, organized, motivating and just so much fun to be around. Our chef Elimokosi made delicious food that we couldn’t believe was cooked on the side of the mountain. Our waiter Jeremia was the kindest, happiest, and most helpful person we could have asked for. And our team of porters were the best cheerleaders and support system. We had so much fun with them, and this team really did make our experience one of a kind. Shah tours was there for us before the trip for all questions and guidance, and even planned a call to talk about what to expect. They loaned us gear and even stored our belongings while we were on the trek. They also treated us to a wonderful celebration lunch upon our return. We were so sad to say goodbye. I would recommend Shah tours to everyone!
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U4916svmikef
Feb 29, 2024
unforgettable Experience - A friend of mine an me went the Machame 7 days tour toward Uhuru Peak in February 2024. The whole journey was perfectly organized and communicated. All crew members of the tour acted very professional and friendly. Really nothing to complain. Special Greetings to Dennis and the cook - we will never forget the pizza on 4.600 meters.
I personally highly recommend Shah tours for your next trip!
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Fullcirclephenomenaj
Feb 2, 2024
Outstanding company! Outstanding climb! - Outstanding company! I couldn’t have had a better time getting up Mount Kilimanjaro! Shah Tours has been taking people to the top for over 50 years, and it shows! Everything was superbly organized and effortless to work with. I loved my tent; very comfy, and I was never cold. (You can rent any and all equipment you need with them and it’s all super quality.) Our head guides were Calvin and Godfrey, and they were fantastic; always helpful and cheerful, which kept the moral high. The whole crew was very nice, accommodating, and helpful. We even loved the owners who we got to meet and spend a little time with. So grateful. Highly recommended! You will not regret going with Shah Tours! Thank you all!
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Q6256qasimonv
Jan 27, 2024
Climbing Kilimanjaro via Machame route - In January 2024 we climbed Kilimanjaro with 2 people. During the climb we were assisted by a fantastic team led by the 2 guides, Matej and Denis.
Thanks to their good guidance, we can also proudly say that we have reached the top.
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Zahraw2013
Jan 10, 2024
Great Service Through and Through - We had an amazing time on our hike with Shah Tours. The team was nothing short of excellent- they went above and beyond to ensure that we were comfortable and well taken care of. By the time we arrived at the campsite every day, everything would be perfectly set up for us, including our air mattress. The guides understood our pace and led us accordingly and the food was also of very good quality. The tent and other equipment we hired from them were also of great quality. I'd highly recommend Shah Tours to anyone who is planning a trip to Kilimanjaro.
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Justinect1016kk
Nov 13, 2023
Amazing Kilimanjaro Climbing Experience! - My husband and I booked our Kilimanjaro climb through Shah Tours, and could not have been more pleased with our experience. To start, I think we had the best guides on the entire mountain. Baraka and Vincent were extremely knowledgeable, not only about mountain safety, but also about the history of Kilimanjaro, the flora, the fauna, the tribes in Tanzania, languages, and everything else we had questions about. We learned so much on our hike up to the summit, which made the whole experience even better than anticipated.
On summit day (Oct. 27th, 2023), my husband and I both experienced altitude sickness at around 18,000ft of elevation, and our wonderful guides went above and beyond. Not only did they monitor us closely to ensure we were safe to continue, but they even took our bags and held my hand to bring me to accomplish my goal of standing on the top of Kilimanjaro. I could not be happier with their patience and encouragement with us during our hike.
I can't forget to mention the chef and porters who came along with us and set up our wonderful tent and dining tent each day. The entire group was a big family - big smiles and songs the entire way. The chef made wonderful food with (to our surprise) incredible fresh ingredients. Unfortunately, as we got higher in altitude, our appetite started to dwindle as well, but the chef was very flexible, and offered us plain pasta the night before our summit, so that we could get some food in us to have the necessary energy needed to get to the top. He even accommodated our vegetarian diet, which we came to find was not common in Tanzania.
Thank you Shah Tours for putting together our awesome team! We really felt like we were taken care of and are so happy to have made it to the top! I couldn't recommend this company more!
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