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Kilimanjaro Machame Route
- 6 Days
- 1-15 People
- also for Beginners
Discover Kilimanjaro's volcanic history
Let's go on a breath-taking tour conquer Africa's highest mountain, the Kibo! The Machame Route is the most successful route to climb Mount Kilimanjaro due to its gradual acclimatization process and smoother pathways. On this tour you get to experience great adventure alongside the most beautiful scenery, from rain forest and alpine desert landscapes to the ice-capped summit. This route is perfect for both experienced hikers, as well as first-time high-altitude climbers. Regardless, we always recommend to train and prepare yourself extensively before going on this beautiful and exhilarating hike.
On this tour you will come from the south-west of the mountain and camp on Kilimanjaro's first volcanic cone, Shira. Your third day will be your acclimatization day, which will help you to adjust to the high altitude and ultimately helps you to avoid altitude sickness. This day will also give you a great chance to explore Kilimanjaro's volcanic history, when your guide will explain and hike up to the Lava tower.
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Our package includes
Included
- Transport to/from park gate
- Park, rescue and hut accommodation fees
- Regular health checks and blood-oxygen checks
- Emergency First Aid Kit & Oxygen
- Professional English speaking guide(s); porters & cook
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Water, and tea and coffee with meals
- Kilimanjaro National Park certificate for your successful hike
Not Included
- Tips for the guide, chef and porters
- Travel insurance
- Transport to/from the airport
- Hotel before/after your hike
- Personal items
- Hiking clothes, boots, and sticks
- Soda and alcoholic beverages
Trip Itinerary
Day one: Machame Gate (1830m) to Machame camp (3020m)
Hiking time: 6 hours
Distance: Approximately 10 km
Environment: Montane forest
Distance: Approximately 10 km
Environment: Montane forest
Day two: Machame camp (3020m) – Shira camp (3800m)
Hiking time: 4 to 6 hours
Distance: Approximately 6 km
Environment: Moorland
Distance: Approximately 6 km
Environment: Moorland
Day three: Acclimatization day - Shira camp (3800m) to Lava Tower (4640m) to Barranco camp (3980m)
Hiking time: 6 hours
Distance: Approximately 5,5 km ascent/ 5 km descent
Environment: Alpine desert
Distance: Approximately 5,5 km ascent/ 5 km descent
Environment: Alpine desert
Day four: Barranco camp (3980m) – Barafu camp (4680m)
Hiking time: 7 to 8 hours
Distance: Approximately 9 km
Environment: Alpine desert
Distance: Approximately 9 km
Environment: Alpine desert
Day five: Barafu camp (4680m) - Uhuru Peak (5895m) - Mweka Camp (3090m)
Hiking time: 7 to 8 hours to reach Uhuru Peak, 6 to 8 hours to descend to Mweka Camp
Distance: Approximately 4,5 km ascent and 12 km descent
Environment: Stone scree and ice-capped summit
Distance: Approximately 4,5 km ascent and 12 km descent
Environment: Stone scree and ice-capped summit
Day six: Mweka Camp (3090m) – Mweka Gate (1640m)
Hiking time: 6 to 8 hours
Distance: Approximately 9 km
Distance: Approximately 9 km
Booking Request
Send us an email with your desired travel dates, group size, and tours that you would like to do. Or still undecided? We’ll figure your itenerary out with you!
Mail us at: info@umoja-tours.com
Sigrun Kienle
19:06 09 Apr 24
We experienced wonderful, impressive days in Tanzania with Umoja Tours. Nick, a very experienced, competent guide, accompanied us on the wonderful safari. I can recommend Umoja Tours at any time.
Susanne Dehnert
14:52 06 Apr 24
Super organized, our excursions (Arusha National Park and Ngorongoro Crater) were accompanied by the competent guide Nick.I would happily recommend Umoja Tours!
Nadja Hecker
12:12 06 Apr 24
We were able to spend wonderful days with Umoja Tours in Tanzania again. Nick as a guide again took great care of all of us. If you want to travel authentically, Umoja Tours is the perfect travel companion.
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