Kilimanjaro: 6-Day Machame Route Trekking Tour
ID: GYG882692-1387758
Category:
Country: Tanzania
Duration:
6 days
Description
Embark on a 6-day trekking tour of Mount Kilimanjaro on the Machame Route. Enjoy the scenic beauty of the route as you hike through the rainforest and summit the mountain from Barafu.
Climb Mount Kilimanjaro on the Machame Route, one of the most popular routes for climbing the mountain. Known for its scenic beauty and high success rate, the route takes 6 days to complete and involves moderate to difficult hiking.
The Machame Route, also known as the "Whiskey" route, is the most popular route on Kilimanjaro. The trail is considered difficult, steep, and challenging, particularly due to its shorter itinerary. Therefore, this route is better suited for more adventurous folks or those with some high altitude, hiking, or backpacking experience.
Approach Mount Kilimanjaro from the south, beginning with a short drive from Moshi to Machame Gate. The path leads hikers through the rainforest to Shira Plateau. Here, many of Kilimanjaro's routes converge. Then, the route turns east and traverses underneath Kilimanjaro's Southern Ice Field on a path known as the Southern Circuit before summiting from Barafu.
Make your descent via the Mweka route.
Highlights
- Experience the thrill of climbing Mount Kilimanjaro on the Machame Route
- Enjoy the scenic beauty of the route as you hike through the rainforest
- Traverse underneath Kilimanjaro's Southern Ice Field on the Southern Circuit
- Summit the mountain from Barafu and descend via the Mweka route
- Benefit from the expertise of a professional guide and a support team
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Acclimatization days can be added at an extra cost
Travel insurance is highly recommended
A medical check-up is advised before the trip
Participants should have a basic fitness level
The full moon dates are popular for summit attempts; booking in advance is recommended
INCLUDED
- 6-day guided climb of Mount Kilimanjaro via the Machame Route
- All park fees
- Camping fees
- Rescue fees
- Three meals a day
- Drinking water
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Porters and cook services
- Camping equipment (excluding sleeping bag)
- Transfer to and from Kilimanjaro International Airport
NOT INCLUDED
- Flights
- Visa fees
- Personal climbing gear (sleeping bag, trekking poles)
- Personal expenses
- Tips for guides, porters, and cook
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
