Overview of 6 days Machame Route

Moshi, Tanzania

Overview of 6 days Machame Route
Moshi, Tanzania


Duration: 6 days
Group size: 10 - 100

About this trip

  

Known as the "Whiskey" route, the Machame route is now the most popular route on the mountain. Compared with Marangu, the days on Machame are longer and the walks are steeper. The Machame route is considered as a difficult route and its better suited for more adventurous folks and those with some hiking or backpacking experience. 

The route begins from the south, then heads east, traversing underneath Kilimanjaro's southern ice field before summiting. The minimum number of days required for this route is six days, although seven days is recommended.

The Machame route is scenically beautiful and varied. However, due to the heavy crowds, it loses some of its spenders. 

What’s included

  • Park fees,
  • Camp fees
  • Rescue fees
  • Tour fees
    18% VAT on tour fees & services which cost nearly 55% of the total cost charged.
  • Transportation
    Transportation to & from the mountain gate
  • Professional guides
    Professional mountain guides, cooks and porters
  • meals
    3 meals daily while on the mountain

What’s not included

  • Flights
    Both National and International flights
  • Medical insurance
  • Tips to mountain crew
  • Personal items
    Items of a personal nature
  • Laundry Services
  • A doctor for the group

Available Packages

Trip Price
$1,550
Deposit: $155

Itinerary

Day 1
Machame Gate to Machame Camp

  

Elevation (ft): (3,000 m): 5-. 6,000 ft / 1,830 m to 10,200 ft / 3,100 m.

Distance: 11 km.

Hiking Time: 5-7 hours.

Habitat: Montane Forest.

Camp: Machame Camp.

The drive from Moshi to the Mount Kilimanjaro National Park Gate takes about 50 minutes. The journey passes through the village of Machame which is located on the lower slopes of the mountain. We now leave the park gate and walk through the rain forest on a winding trail up a ridge. Lower down, the trail can be muddy and slippery. Gaiters and trekking poles are a good idea here. We continue a short distance until we reach the Machame Camp.