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Kilimanjaro Machame Route Trek

Mount Kilimanjaro

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Overview

Climb Africa's highest mountain on the scenic Machame Route with experienced guides, porters and full meals on the mountain. Seven days from Moshi to Uhuru Peak and back.

Duration7 days / 6 nights
StyleMid-range
Best forGroup travel
RouteMount Kilimanjaro
PriceOn request

Included

  • 6 nights accommodation
  • Full board
  • Return international flights
  • Park fees, private vehicle
  • Daily water and Wi-Fi

Not included

  • Visa
  • Travel insurance
  • Premium drinks
  • Tips

See the full included / not included list →

Highlights

  • Machame Route trek with guides and porters
  • Summit attempt to Uhuru Peak (5,895 m)

About the destinations & activities

Activities marked included are covered by the package price. Activities marked optional are available in that destination for an extra cost.

Mount KilimanjaroTanzania

Mount Kilimanjaro 6 nights

Africa's highest mountain at 5,895 m. The Machame Route ('Whiskey route') takes six to seven days and crosses rainforest, moorland, alpine desert and the summit glaciers. No technical climbing is needed, but good fitness and acclimatisation are.

Included in Mount Kilimanjaro

  • 6 nights: Weru Weru River Lodge or similar
  • Meals: Full board
  • Machame Route trek with guides and porters
  • Summit attempt to Uhuru Peak (5,895 m)

Not included in Mount Kilimanjaro

  • Materuni Waterfalls and coffee tour (extra cost)
  • Marangu village and waterfalls day trip (extra cost)
  • Tips and personal items

Activities in Mount Kilimanjaro

  • Machame Route trek with guides and portersincluded
  • Summit attempt to Uhuru Peak (5,895 m)included
  • Materuni Waterfalls and coffee touroptional · extra cost
  • Marangu village and waterfalls day tripoptional · extra cost

Day-by-day itinerary

Day1

Arrive in Moshi

Meet your guide at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) and transfer to your hotel in Moshi for a trek briefing and gear check.

Dinner Weru Weru River Lodge or similar
Day2

Machame Gate to Machame Camp

Drive to Machame Gate, then hike through rainforest to camp (about 5–7 hours).

Full board Mountain camp (tents)
Day3

Machame Camp to Shira Camp

Climb out of the forest into heather and moorland (about 5–6 hours).

Full board Mountain camp (tents)
Day4

Shira Camp to Barranco Camp via Lava Tower

Climb to Lava Tower (4,600 m) for acclimatisation, then descend to Barranco.

Full board Mountain camp (tents)
Day5

Barranco to Karanga / Barafu Camp

Scramble up the Barranco Wall and cross to base camp for a short rest before the summit push.

Full board Mountain camp (tents)
Day6

Summit day: Uhuru Peak (5,895 m)

Start around midnight. Reach the summit at sunrise, then descend to Mweka Camp. A very long day (about 12–15 hours). Summit success is not guaranteed.

Full board Mountain camp (tents)
Day7

Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate, return to Moshi

Descend through rainforest to the gate, receive your summit certificate, and transfer to your hotel in Moshi.

Breakfast & lunch Hotel in Moshi (arrival/departure)

Accommodation

Mid-range lodges and hotels such as those below, or similar based on availability.

Moshi hotel (2 nights, before and after)

Weru Weru River Lodge · Ameg Lodge Kilimanjaro, with breakfast.

Included

Mountain camps (5 nights)

Tents, sleeping mats and mess tent supplied. Sleeping bag can be hired.

Included

Journey details

Start pointKilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)
End pointKilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)
Duration7 days / 6 nights
TransportPrivate transfers to and from the mountain gates; trek on foot with porters.
Internal flightsNot applicable: single-destination trip.
Who it is forVisitors and tourists (start at the airport)
Group sizePrivate (2–7 guests)
MealsFull board
FitnessGood fitness needed; trekking 5–15 hours on some days.

Return international flights are included in this package.

What's included and not included

Mid-range: Comfort PlusThe essentials plus comfort upgrades: private service, daily water, Wi-Fi and a planning call.

Included

  • Airport transfers
  • 2 nights hotel in Moshi (B&B) and 5 nights mountain camping
  • All meals on the mountain
  • Licensed guides, assistant guides, cooks and porters
  • Kilimanjaro National Park entry, camping and rescue fees
  • Tents, mats and mess tent
  • Summit certificate
  • Return international flights from your home airport (economy; business-class upgrade on request)
  • Bottled water every day
  • Free Wi-Fi where the hotel or lodge offers it
  • Welcome drink on arrival
  • Pre-trip planning call with a travel specialist

Not included

  • Sleeping bag, poles and personal gear (hire available)
  • Summit success is not guaranteed
  • Tanzania e-visa
  • Travel and medical insurance
  • Visas and entry permits
  • Premium drinks and minibar
  • Tips for guides, drivers and staff
  • Laundry and personal items
  • Optional activities

How the three travel levels compare

BudgetMid-rangeThis packageLuxury
Return international airfare✓ Included✓ Included✓ Included
Travel & medical insurance✕ Not included✕ Not included✓ Included
Visa assistanceYour own arrangementGuidance from usHandled for you
Tips & gratuities✕ Not included✕ Not included✓ Included
DrinksPay as you goDaily bottled waterPremium drinks with meals
Pick-upAirport meet & transferPrivate airport transfersDoor-to-door chauffeur + VIP meet-and-greet
SupportWhatsApp + trip briefingPlanning call + WhatsApp24/7 personal concierge

Optional activities (extra cost)

  • Materuni Waterfalls and coffee tour (Mount Kilimanjaro, extra cost)
  • Marangu village and waterfalls day trip (Mount Kilimanjaro, extra cost)

Optional activities can be added before or during your trip and are paid for separately. Ask us for a current quote.

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