Machame Route Tours & Trips
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- The best Machame Route tour packages
- What people love about Machame Route Tours
- Travel Machame Route your way
- Top operators in Machame Route
- Machame Route tours for every group
- Top Machame Route travel itineraries to fit your plans
- Demographics
- Best time to visit Machame Route
- Machame Route travel guides - curated by our experts
- Contact our Machame Route travel experts
The best Machame Route tour packages
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Kilimanjaro - Machame Route & Zanzibar Adventure
5 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Tanzania is beautiful, the people are fantanstic and I had a really brilliant time.”
Rowena, traveled in June 2022
The Machame Route winds through diverse terrain, ascending from rainforest to alpine desert. Camp at iconic sites including Machame Camp (3,000m), Shira 2 (3,850m), and Barranco Camp (3,972m), with expert guides ensuring safe acclimatization to Uhuru Peak (5,895m).
Duration 12 days Destinations Moshi, Machame Camp, Shira Camp One, Barranco Camp, Barafu Hut, Lower Mweka Hut, Zanzibar, Jambiani Age Range 12 to 70 year olds Operated in English Operator G Adventures From $4,199
17% Off- US$3,485You save $713
Kilimanjaro climbing machame route 7 days
116 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The staff at Almighty Kilimanjaro are exceptionally friendly and go above and beyond to ensure a great experience.”
Shayan, traveled in December 2024
The popular Machame Route stretches from rainforest at 1500m through heath and moorland to alpine desert. Camp at strategic sites including Machame Camp (3000m), Shira (3840m), and Barafu (4600m). Navigate challenging sections like Barranco Wall before summit night's push to Uhuru Peak.
Duration 7 days Destinations Moshi, Machame Camp, Shira Camp One, Barranco Camp, Karanga, Barafu Hut, Mweka Gate Age Range 10 to 100 year olds Operated in English Operator Almighty Kilimanjaro From $2,000
5% Off- US$1,900You save $100
Climb Kilimanjaro - Machame Route 7 Day CLIMB **Qualified Mountain Guides & Sustainability Certification **
17 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“A tough climb to the summit but never in doubt with the caring and professional team behind us.”
Lauren, traveled in October 2022
The famous Machame 'Whiskey Route' leads through diverse ecosystems to Uhuru Peak (5,895m). Camp at strategic points including Machame (3,100m), Shira (3,840m), and Karanga (4,035m). Professional guides ensure safety with 4.8/5 rating across 7-day summit attempt.
Duration 9 days Destinations Kilimanjaro, Moshi, Machame Camp, Shira Camp One, Lava Tower, Barranco Camp, Karanga, Barafu Hut, Uhuru Peak, Mweka Gate Age Range 10 to 90 year olds Operated in English, German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish Operator World Adventure Tours From
5% Off- US$2,070
Climb Kilimanjaro- Machame Route 6 Day CLIMB **Qualified Mountain Guides & Sustainability Certification**
6 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The experience was very rich. Thank you for such an amazing trek!”
Jason, traveled in March 2023
The scenic Machame Route rises from rainforest at 1,800m through moorland to high camps. Diverse terrain unfolds over 6 climbing days, camping at Machame (3,010m), Shira (3,840m), and Barranco (3,960m) camps before summiting Uhuru Peak at 5,895m.
Duration 8 days Destinations Kilimanjaro, Moshi, Machame Camp, Shira Camp One, Lava Tower, Barranco Camp, Barafu Hut, Uhuru Peak, Mweka Gate Age Range 13 to 75 year olds Operated in English, German, French, Spanish Operator World Adventure Tours From
5% Off- US$1,740
Kilimanjaro's scenic Machame route crosses five distinct climate zones, camping at Machame Camp, Shira Plateau, and Karanga Valley. Summit via Stella Point to Uhuru Peak at 5,896m with professional guides maintaining 1:2 ratio. Includes porter support for 9kg gear and emergency oxygen equipment.
Duration 15 days Destinations Nairobi, Kisii, Lake Victoria, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Mto Wa Mbu, Marangu, Machame Camp, Shira Camp One, Barranco CampSee all destinations Age Range 15 to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Intrepid Travel From $6,790
20% Off- US$5,432You save $1,358
What people love about Machame Route Tours
- Kilimanjaro - Machame Route & Zanzibar Adventure
Definitely worth it every second!
- Kilimanjaro climbing machame route 7 days
We did a day trek which is manageable even without any training just needed a longer rest periods.
- Kilimanjaro climbing machame route 7 days
Brilliant trip. Did the 7 day Macheme route (tents). Very well organised, asante sana to Godfrey and his team of guides, porters and cooks that looked after us, and got us to the summit and back down safely. This was a truly life changing experience and i totally recommend Almighty Kilimanjaro, great food, and excellent value for money.
Travel Machame Route your way
For a mountain hike adventure like no other, look no further than the Machame Route for your journey across Mount Kilimanjaro. Discover all the best tour operators,how to prepare for Kilimanjaro and when you should climb it.
See all Hiking & Trekking toursSelect from our extensive range of 54 fully guided tours to enjoy a worry-free experience through Machame Route with our expert guides leading the way.
See all Fully Guided toursExplore a wide diversity of partially guided tours through Machame Route. We have 27 adventures that vary from 1 days to 11 days. With the greatest number of departures in January, this is also the most popular time of the year.
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Top operators in Machame Route
- 5.0 (367 reviews)
"My Tour to the Kilimanjaro with Almighty Kilimanjaro was very good. Everything was well organized and if equipment was missing, no problem, everything was there the next day. A unique and unforgettable experience with my Guide John and the entire Crew! Asante!
- Tours
- 3 tours
- Age range
- 4 to 99 years old
- Adventure type
- Hiking & Trekking
- Response time
- 24h
- Response rate
- 68%
- Average price
- $380
- 5.0 (309 reviews)
"Hervorragend. Ich danke dem Team von Tourradar für diese Erlebnis reiche Reise. Die Nacht Plan super organisiert und durchgeführt würde, mit krönenden Abschluss, dem Gipfel von Kilimandscharo. Vielen Dank.
- Tours
- 2 tours
- Age range
- 5 to 80 years old
- Adventure type
- Hiking & Trekking
- Response time
- 3h
- Response rate
- 100%
- Average price
- $332
- 5.0 (22,793 reviews)
"I got Covid from someone in the group. For a high altitude hike like this, we should have been tested for Covid. It not like I could avoid it, we ate together in an enclosed tent.
- Tours
- 2 tours
- Age range
- 12 to 90 years old
- Adventure type
- Hiking & Trekking
- Response time
- 2h
- Response rate
- 76%
- Average price
- $574
Machame Route tours for every type of group
Who are you traveling with?
Group
68 tours in Machame RouteExplore a wide diversity of group tours through Machame Route. We have 68 adventures that vary from 1 days to 15 days. With the greatest number of departures in January, this is also the most popular time of the year.
Small Group
35 tours in Machame RouteVisit Machame Route with fewer travelers, ensuring more immersive activities.
Private / Personalized
13 tours in Machame RouteEnjoy the exclusivity of our Private Machame Route tours, tailored to your own group, preferences and pace with over 13 itineraries to choose from.
Top Machame Route travel itineraries to fit your plans
Moshi, Machame Camp, Shira Camp One, Barranco Camp, Karanga, Barafu Hut, Mweka Gate
Arusha, Mount Kilimanjaro, Uhuru Peak
Demographics
The 6 and 7-day Machame Route works really well for people traveling alone. You get your own tent for privacy but there's also a great social side with group meals in the dining tent and walking together during the day. Our solo travelers tell us they love how the guides create this warm, welcoming atmosphere - you can chat with other climbers while moving at whatever pace feels right. The crew becomes like family over the week; porters teach basic Swahili phrases, share stories about life in Tanzania and make sure everyone feels included. The guides are good at reading the group, often splitting people into smaller teams so faster and slower hikers can both enjoy their day.
Couples tend to pick our 7-day Machame climb because it strikes this nice balance between private time and group experiences. You'll have your own two-person tent as your private space, plus dedicated guide support when you need it - especially useful on summit day when you might want to move at your own speed. The feedback we get from couples highlights how well the guides handle this mix: private moments for partners but also fun social time during meals and on the trail. Many mention really appreciating those quiet moments together, like watching the sun go down at Shira Plateau, while still having the support of porters setting up camp and cooks preparing hot meals throughout the day.
The 6 and 7-day Machame routes attract lots of younger climbers, from college groups and also young professionals who connect while tackling challenges like the Barranco Wall. Our crews know exactly how to match this energy - they teach local songs, share Tanzania's culture and wildlife stories and keep the atmosphere fun even during tough climbs. The younger crowd loves hanging out at camp, especially during group dinners where everyone talks about their day on the mountain. When the going gets tough, our porters and guides lift spirits with singing and cheering as groups make their final push to each camp.
Solo Travelers42 tours- Couples5 tours
- Seniors (50+)18 tours
Best time to visit Machame Route
- Spring 2025
- popular 54 tours
- 49 tours
- 48 tours
- Summer 2025
- popular 51 tours
- 49 tours
- 49 tours
- Fall / Autumn 2025
- popular 49 tours
- 49 tours
- 46 tours
- Winter 2025 / 2026
- popular 58 tours
- 57 tours
- 47 tours
Machame Route travel guides - curated by our experts
The Machame Route: Success Rate, Difficulty & 6 Days Itinerary
Learn everything you need to know to prepare for attempting the Machame route. Discover the basics, use our packing list and study the training guide.
Best 10 Machame Route Tour Operators & Trekking Companies
Choose from the best tour operators & trekking companies for Machame Route with 11 reviews. Find the right tour company for your climb to Machame Route.
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