The Best of Machame Route in 6 Days: Your World's Summit Guide
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Moshi, Tanzania
- 6 days (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Experience the thrill of climbing Africa’s highest peak with this 6-day Kilimanjaro hiking tour. Taking the Machame route, the most popular route up the mountain due to its acclimatization profile, your guide will ensure you make it through this challenging but rewarding experience. Hotel pickup is included for added convenience. With amazing views and a real sense of accomplishment to be found, this is an experience you won’t forget.
- Conquer the highest mountain in Africa
- See an unforgettable sunset from the summit (weather permitting)
- Give your body the best chance to acclimatize well with this route
- Hotel pickup included for convenience
What's Included
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner during the trekking
- pick up from the hotel you booked in Moshi town to Machame Gate.
- Drop off at the hotel you booked in Moshi town from Mweka gate after descending down from Mountain.
- High-quality branded group equipment (dining tent, sleeping pads, table, chairs, crockery & cutlery.
- Briefing
- Trekking certificate
- Professional climbing crew (Guide, porters, camp masters, cooks)
- Vegetarian, vegan, lastose-free, gluten-free, halal and other meal plans are available
- All fees collected by the Kilimanjaro National Park
- Tips to mountain crew
- The hotel accommodations before and after trek in town
- Pick up and drop off at the Airport
- Other pick-up location's shown in the package not included
- Flight ( Domestic & International )
- Personal Hiking Gears
- Pickup from Arusha to Moshi (Kilimanjaro) is available at an additional cost.
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to your preferred meeting point, or request pickup.
Operating hours.9:00 am
Itinerary
Day 1
Machame Gate to Machame Camp
1 Stop
Mount Kilimanjaro (Pass By)
Accommodation: Kilimanjaro's Machame Camp.
Meals: Not included
Day 2
Machame Camp to Shira Camp
1 Stop
1
Mount Kilimanjaro
6 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Accommodation: Kiimanjaro's Shira Camp.
Meals: Not included
Day 3
Shira Camp to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp
1 Stop
1
Mount Kilimanjaro
6 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included
Accommodation: Kilimanjaro's Barranco Camp.
Meals: Not included
Day 4
Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp
1 Stop
1
Mount Kilimanjaro
8 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included
Accommodation: Kilimanjaro's Barafu Camp.
Meals: Not included
Day 5
Barafu Camp to Summit to Mweka Camp
1 Stop
1
Mount Kilimanjaro
7 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Accommodation: Kilimanjaro's Mweka Camp.
Meals: Not included
Day 6
Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate to Hotel
1 Stop
1
Mount Kilimanjaro
3 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Accommodation: Not included
Meals: Not included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
5.0
based on 44 reviews
Raul_N, Apr 2023
Fueron días maravillosos! Llenos de adranalina, bellos paisajes y gente con una vibra increíble! 100% recomendado!
Response from Host, Sep 2025
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