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Mount Kilimanjaro Machame Route

8 days
Start and end in Moshi
4.3
3 traveler reviews

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Hiking & Trekking
Epic trails and breathtaking landscapes await
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
High Intensity
Travelers should be in very good physical condition and expect continuous demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 10
Ages 10+

Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arrival in Moshi

    Included Activities

    • Airport transfer to hotel
    • Group orientation session with expert team leaders
    • Hiking gear inspection and adjustment

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Moshi town
    • Lunch and dinner in Moshi (available at local restaurants)
  2. Day 2

    Machame Gate to Machame Camp

    Meals
    Breakfast (Warm hotel breakfast), Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hotel breakfast
    • 45-minute scenic drive to Machame Gate through coffee plantations and traditional villages
    • Registration with Kilimanjaro National Park authorities
    • Meet support team: mountain guide, porters, and chef
    • Trek to Machame Camp through tropical rainforests and grasslands (9km, 6-7 hours)
    • Views of Mount Kilimanjaro's Kibo Peak
    Landmarks
    Machame Gate
    Mount Kilimanjaro - Kibo Peak
    Machame Camp
  3. Day 3

    Machame Camp to Shira Camp

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Trek through exposed trails with panoramic views of forests, savannah, and volcanic peaks
    • Climb lava-filled Shira Plateau
    • Hike through arid pathways
    • Observe exotic alpine vegetation including Lobelia Deckenii and Senecio dwarf shrub
    • Reach Shira Camp
    Landmarks
    Mawenzi Peak
    Kibo Peak
    Shira Plateau
    Shira Camp
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  4. Day 4

    Shira Camp to Barranco Camp

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Hot, steaming meal)

    Included Activities

    • Hike eastwards on steep terrain toward Shira Plateau
    • Approach and view Lava Tower (300 ft volcanic plug)
    • Rapid descent to Barranco Camp
    • Views of massive valley walls and Kibo massif
    • Views of glaciers
    Landmarks
    Lava Tower
    Barranco Camp
  5. Day 5

    Barranco Camp to Karanga Valley

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Energy-dense dinner in preparation for summit push)

    Included Activities

    • 90-minute climb up Barranco Wall (Breakfast Wall)
    • Descent into Karanga Valley
    • Views of bleached glaciers
    • Views of Heim, Kersten, and Decken Glaciers
    • Views of Kibo and Mawenzi Peaks
    Landmarks
    Barranco Wall
    Karanga Valley
    Heim Glacier
    Kersten Glacier
    Decken Glacier
  6. Day 6

    Barranco Camp to Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp

    Meals
    Breakfast (Hot, steaming breakfast at Barafu Camp)

    Included Activities

    • Midnight ascent to Uhuru Peak via Stella Point
    • Journey through gleaming glaciers
    • Sunrise views from the summit
    • Descent to Barafu Camp
    • Hot breakfast at Barafu Camp
    • Descent to Mweka Camp
    Landmarks
    Uhuru Peak
    Stella Point
    Barafu Camp
    Mweka Camp
  7. Day 7

    Mweka Camp to Moshi

    Meals
    Breakfast (Leisurely breakfast)

    Included Activities

    • Leisurely breakfast at Mweka Camp
    • Trek to Mweka Gate through forest scenery (10km, 3-4 hours)
    • Transfer from Mweka Gate to Moshi

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Moshi town
    • Lunch and dinner in Moshi (at local restaurants)
    Landmarks
    Mweka Gate
  8. Day 7

    Transfer to Airport

    Included Activities

    • Transfer to airport
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  • A
    November 26th, 2016
    4.5
    Had a great trip to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro with Viva Africa. It's such a wonderful experience to stand up there...
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    Traveled in October 2016
  • Mount Kilimanjaro Machame Route reviewer 2
    April 7th, 2015
    4.0
    We were six girls and one boy who booked the trip with Viva Africa Tours . Everything was very good . We felt safe at...
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    Traveled in September 2013
  • Mount Kilimanjaro Machame Route reviewer 3
    March 31st, 2015
    4.5
    Climbing Mt Kilimanjaro was one of the most incredible experiences I have ever had and it was made even more amazing...
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    Traveled in December 2014

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  • R

    Russell

    Asked on May 7th, 2023

    What time does the tour start on the 1st day? What time does the tour end on the last day?

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    • Viva Africa ToursOperatorWritten May 2023

      The tour usually starts at 8 or 8:30am leaving Moshi Town from your accommodation. On the day of your return you will be back mostlikely around 2pm.

  • L

    Lawrence

    Asked on October 18th, 2022

    I am currently in Tanzania and looking to join a group trek on Kilimanjaro I would prefer the Lemosho route, but I'd be willing to do Machame. I am a somewhat experienced hiker. I spent three months in Peru last year. In the past I did both Everest Base Camp and the Annapurna Circuit. I am not in my best physical condition, but I have hiked over 5,000 m several times and I know how to pace myself. I would need to buy a few pieces of gear, and so would appreciate assistance with that in Moshi.

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    • Viva Africa ToursOperatorWritten October 2022

      It is very much possible to do the Machame Route Kilimanjaro hike with us. Though we have someone who is doing the Lemosho Route 8 Days on the mountain, so in total 10 Days. The price for one traveler will be: 2,350USD in a group of 2-3 people.

  • A

    Anne

    Asked on April 1st, 2017

    What is the itinerary for this tour?

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    • Viva Africa ToursOperatorWritten April 2017

      Your itinerary goes as follows:

      Day 1: Kilimanjaro Airport to Moshi, mountain briefing (Overnight in Moshi, Rafiki Backpackers)
      Day 2: Moshi to Machame gate to Machame Camp
      Day 3: Machame Camp to Shira Camp
      Day 4: Shira Camp to Barranco Camp
      Day 5: Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp
      Day 6: Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp
      Day 7:Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate to Moshi (Overnight in Moshi,Rafiki Backpacker)

  • J

    Josh

    Asked on June 1st, 2016

    Does my arrival time on the first day of this tour matter?

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    • Viva Africa ToursOperatorWritten June 2016

      Ideally arriving one day before your briefing, is what we recommend. However if your flight arrives on the first day, latest midday day at Kilimanjaro Airport, that will also be fine. The initial trek starts on the 2nd day. We will give you a briefing and check your gear on the 1st day and you will meet your mountain guides.

  • J

    Jane

    Asked on June 1st, 2016

    What is included in the trek?

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    • Viva Africa ToursOperatorWritten June 2016

      Our trek includes two nights, one before and one after the trek at the hostel Rafiki Backpackers.

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