Machame Route to Kilimanjaro Summit
Length: 9 Days
Price (USD): $3,299
➤ Reserve your spot by making a $500 deposit which will never expire! Learn more about our lifetime deposit.
➤ Why Machame?
The Machame route used to be the most crowded route on Kilimanjaro because of its beautiful scenery and high success rates. Many trekkers therefore have been choosing Lemosho route as the alternative which makes Machame less crowded compare to Lemosho now. The Machame route is our favorite route. It offers some of the most spectacular scenery along the climb.➤ Kilimanjaro Pre-departure Guide
Click here to learn more about the trip - visa, insurance, altitude sickness, money, etc.Pay Full Amount
$3,299.00
Date:
Quantity:
Pay Deposit
$500.00
Date:
Quantity:
Overview
The Machame route starts in the south west side of the mountain and proceeds steeply north, traversing the Shira plateau and eventually joining the Shira and Lemosho routes just after the Shira cave camp. The Machame route can be done in minimum 6 days but a 7-day trek is recommended to allow climbers been well rested and acclimatized before making the final ascent to the summit.
Highlights of the tour
- Accomplish a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. Conquer Africa's highest peak with a group of fearless women.
- Watch sunrise from the roof of Africa.
- Find your tribe by meeting a group of like-minded people. Make new life-long friends by supporting each other to reach the destination.
Is this tour right for me?
Travel style: Outdoor & Trekking
Service level: Camping
Camping most nights. Stay at 3-star hotels in Moshi. Public and private transport.
Physical rating: 5 - Challenging
Serious high-altitute hiking. Prior trekking experience is highly recommended. No prior climbing or mountaineering experiences required.Age requirement: 15+
Travellers under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.Group size: min 1, max 20
Itinerary
Day 1: Moshi
Welcome to Tanzania! Our local representative will greet you at the Airport and transfer you to the hotel in Moshi.
Day 2: Moshi - Machame Gate - Machame Camp
One hour drive from Moshi to Machame Gate. Today you will trek from the gate to Machame camp.
Day 3: Machame Camp - Shira Camp
Hike through the forest and enjoy the spectacular view of Mt Meru on the way.
Day 4: Shira Camp - Barranco Camp
Hike to Barranco Camp via Lava Tower. Enjoy the fantastic view of Western Breach and the Breach Wall.
Day 5: Barranco Camp - Karanga Camp
Climb over Barranco wall and pass below Heim and Kersten glaciers to get to the Karanga camp.
Day 6: Karanga Camp - Barafu Camp
Trek to Barafu camp after breakfast. Rest in the afternoon and prepare for the summit night.
Day 7: Barafu Camp - UHURU PEAK - Mweka Camp
Hike during the night to the Summit via Stella Point. Watch the sunrise before descending to Mweka Camp.
Day 8: Mweka Camp - Mweka Gate - Moshi
Continue descent through the forest and arrive at Mweka Gate. Return to the hotel in Moshi.
Day 9: THW Exclusive: Women Entrepreneur Group Visit + Departure
Visit a local women entrepreneur group in the morning (~2 hours). Depart anytime after 12pm.
Gallery
Full Itinerary
Day 1: Moshi
Welcome to Tanzania! Our local representative will greet you at the Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer you to the arranged hotel in Moshi. You will meet your guide who will brief you about the trek and check your equipments to make sure you have all the necessary gears. Talk to your guide if you miss anything or need any last minute rentals.
Accommodations & Meals:
Accommodations: Parkview Inn, Kilimanjaro Wonders Hotel or Weruweru River lodge (3 or 4-star Hotel depending on availabilities)
Meals: Welcome Dinner
Day 2: Moshi - Machame Gate (1,790m/5,873ft) to Machame Camp (3,010m/9,875ft)
After breakfast, we will take a one-hour ride to Machame gate, where our epic journey starts! We will check in to the national park and meet our crew of porters here. We will start the trek on a winding trail, passing through the misty and lush rainforest. In the evening, we will rest and have dinner together at the campground.
Trekking Information:
Trekking Distance: 10.8km / 6.7mi
Trekking Duration: 5 - 7 hours
Accommodations & Meals:
Accommodations: Camping
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Machame Camp (3,010m/9,875ft) - Shira Camp (3,845m/12,615ft)
Start with a steep ascent towards the edge of the forest. Climb the steep ridge and stop for a break. After passing the tree line, we’ll make our way to Shira Camp just in time to enjoy a breathtaking view of the sun setting over Mount Meru!
Trekking Information:
Trekking Distance: 5.4km / 3.4mi
Trekking Duration: 4 - 6 hours
Accommodations & Meals:
Accommodations: Camping
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Shira Camp (3,845m/12,615ft) - Barranco Camp (3,960m/12,992ft)
After breakfast, head upwards from Shira Plateau. Climb slowly through the rocky terrain to the Lava Tower. Some hikers might start to feel weak or short of breath from the increasing altitude so go slowly — “pole pole” as they say in Swahili — to avoid exasperating the symptoms. After lunch and some acclimatization, we will trek down to reach the Barranco Camp. Follow the "Climb high sleep low" maxim can help our body adopt to the low oxygen level. Enjoy the beautiful landscape as a reward for the day’s difficult hike.
Trekking Information:
Trekking Distance: 10.8km / 6.7mi
Trekking Duration: 6 - 8 hours
Accommodations & Meals:
Accommodations: Camping
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Barranco Camp (3,960m/12,992ft) - Karanga Camp (3,963m/13,002ft)
Today we will conquer the famous Great Barranco Wall. Wake up early to take a look at the view of the Great Barranco Wall from camp then get ready to climb up the eastern wall. The route is a steady incline that passes below the Helm and Kersten Glacier. We then reach Karanga Valley and from there there is a steep climb up to Karanga Camp.
Trekking Information:
Trekking Distance: 5.5km / 3.4mi
Trekking Duration: 4 - 5 hours
Accommodations & Meals:
Accommodations: Camping
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Karanga Camp (3,963m/13,002ft) - Barafu Camp (4,640m/15,223ft)
After breakfast, we will make our way to Barafu camp. We’ll get there in the early afternoon to eat, rest up, and pack for the big night tonight. We will have an early dinner and leave before 12am to start our climb to the summit.
Trekking Information:
Trekking Distance: 3km / 1.9mi
Trekking Duration: 4 - 5 hours
Accommodations & Meals:
Accommodations: Camping
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7: Barafu Camp (4,640m/15,223ft) - UHURU PEAK (5,895m/19,341ft) - Mweka Camp (3,100m/10,171ft)
Tonight is the night. Wake up around 11pm to get ready for the summit night. Enjoy a snack and warm drink and put on our head lamps to start our ascent to the Stella Point. Go slowly as the terrain is rocky and difficult. It's going to be a long night, and the most mentally and phisically challenging part of the trek. We will arrive at the summit at last! Take a deep breath and celebrate a successful climb with your group. After taking some pictures and having some rest, we’ll make our way back down to our camp. After lunch, we’ll head back through the Alpine Desert and Moorland. Reach Mweka hut in the late afternoon.
Trekking Information:
Trekking Distance: 16.4km / 9.6mi
Trekking Duration: 7 - 8 hours ascent / 5 - 8 hours descent
Accommodations & Meals:
Accommodations: Camping
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8: Mweka Camp (3,100m/10,171ft) - Mweka Gate (1,630m/5,348ft)
After breakfast, continue head downwards through the forest to Moshi. Arrive at Moshi in the afternoon. Time to relax, take a shower, and celebrate with a drink. We will have the night free to relax and cheer to summit Mt Kilimanjaro!
Trekking Information:
Trekking Distance: 9.1km / 7.5miles
Trekking Duration: 4 - 5 hours
Accommodations & Meals:
Accommodations: Parkview Inn, Kilimanjaro Wonders Hotel or Weruweru River lodge (3 or 4-star Hotel depending on availabilities)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Celebration Dinner
Day 9: THW Exclusive: Women Entrepreneur Group Visit + Departure
In the morning, we will spend 2 hours visiting a local women entrepreneur group located in Moshi. It's a good opportunity for us to connect with local women and learn about their entrepreneur stories.
You may leave anytime after 12pm. Our representative shall assist you with your departure. We hope you had a great time with us and look forward to seeing you again in our next adventure. Have a safe journey ahead!
Meals: Breakfast
What's Included
What's Included
Pick up & drop off at Kilimanjaro International Airport
Park fees, camping fees, rescue fees and 18% VAT
4-Season mountaineering tent (double occupancy)
Sleeping mats
Transportation to & from the mountain gate
Professional mountain guides, cooks and porters
Guides: Varies by group size. (i.e. 4 guides for group size 8 - 10)
Porters: 3 - 4 porters for 1 guest
Portable flush toilet (1 for 4 people )
Purified water throughout the trek
Oxygen for emergency use
Pulse rate and oxygen saturation check twice a day during the trek
Fair wages for the mountain crew as approved by the Kilimanjaro National Park Authority (KINAPA), Kilimanjaro Association of Tour Operators (KIATO)
Accommodations (on twin-sharing basis):
- Moshi: 3 or 4-star hotels (Parkview Inn, Kilimanjaro Wonders Hotel or Weruweru River lodge)
- During Trek: Camping
Meals: (*See Full Itinerary for details.)
- Moshi: Breakfast, Welcome dinner, Celebration dinner
- During Trek: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Total : 8 breakfasts; 7 lunches; 8 dinners
Transportation:
- Private transportation
- Public transportation
THW Exclusive Activity:
- Women Entrepreneur Group Visit
Need Your Own Tent?
Please contact us if you would like to have your own tent. We will try our best to accommodate to your needs!**Please note that anything else not specified in the above session is not included in the trip price. Contact us if you have any questions.