Machame Route

TOUR INTRODUCTION

 7 Days in climbing via machame route 2 days in Hotel

Seven main route used to climb mount kilimanjaro, machame route is the most popular path. It is the route of choice of many people because it provides impressive views and variety of habitats. About the 50% of all climbers, and most seasoned climbers chooses the Machame route. It is also one of the cheapest route due to its access and shorter itinerary. The trek begins at machame gate, located in the southern base of  mountain, which is just short drive from moshi or Arusha.

The hike start within kilimanjaro’s lush, fertile, Montane rainforest. As you might expect the lower slopes receive a quite a bit of precipitation. The trail may be steep and slippery ,so trekking pole are advised. As the route head towards the shira plateau, the tree disappears and are replaced by low brush in the hither zone.

Then the route climbs high to the volcanic plug, lava Tower, before dropping and circling below the south ice field.

Price Inclusion

  • Return transfer from Kilimanjaro International Airport to accommodation in Moshi;
  • Return transfer from accommodation in Moshi to the entry gate into Kilimanjaro National Park.
  • All park fees collected by Kilimanjaro National Park (conservation fees, camping fees, crew fees, vehicle fee, rescue fee and all others). 
  • Accommodation at your chosen hotel, one night before and one night after the expedition. You will have all for a comfortable stay – friendly staff, clean rooms, Wi-Fi, restaurant and swimming pool;
  • Tented accommodation on Mount Kilimanjaro (modern comfortable 4-season tents)

Please note: by default, you will share a room and a tent with your travel companion. If you travel solo on a group expedition, we will room you with a same-sex participant. Single supplement is available upon request.

  • Breakfast in the hotel before and after the hike;
  • All meals on the hike. You will find delicious energy-rich meals on our mountain menus. Our professional chefs will prepare assorted soups, garnishes, several types of fish and meat, fresh fruit and vegetables. Vegetarian/gluten-free/halal options are available at no extra cost;
  • All drinks on the hike (coffee, tea, hot chocolate and water).
  • 4-inch (10-cm) thick and comfortable sleeping mats;
  • All group equipment (crockery and cutlery);
  • Oxygen cylinders and oximeters;
  • Complete medical kits including Diamox.
  • Professional guides licensed by Kilimanjaro National Park. All guides are holder of Wilderness First Responder c All of them have 5+years of successful experience;
  • Dedicated support crew (assistant guides, camp master, porters, cooks, etc.).
  • 18% VAT, and 0.3% Service Levy. 0ur company is an honest and responsible tour operator working in full compliance with the tax law of the United Republic of Tanzania.