Machame Gate (1490m)

Mount Kilimanjaro - After an early breakfast at your hotel, you will be picked up from Arusha (1400m) and driven to Machame Village. In the village, you can buy mineral water and will receive a packed lunch. From the village, depending on the road conditions, you will either continue to drive from the village to the Machame gate, but if not, the muddy 3 km walk will take about 1 hour to complete. After registering at the gate office, you start your ascent and enter the rain forest almost immediately. There is a strong possibility of rain in the forest, which will transform the trail into a very soggy, muddy and slippery experience. You will have a welcome lunch stop about half way and will reach the Machame camping area in the late afternoon.
In the evening the porters will boil drinking and washing water and the cook will prepare dinner before you retire to your tent for the night.

• • Private transportation
• • Use of camping equipment
• • Bottled water included
• • Porterage services provided
• • All-inclusive meals: Lunch, Dinner, and Breakfast
• • All fees and taxes covered

The Machame route, also known as the ‘Whiskey’ route, is the most popular route on Kilimanjaro. Machame’s draw is in its scenic beauty. However, the trail is considered difficult, steep and challenging, particularly due to its shorter itinerary. Therefore this route is better suited for more adventurous folks or those with some high altitude, hiking or backpacking experience.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.