The Machame route is our most successful and popular hiking route on Mt. Kilimanjaro, mainly as a result of the following two important factors:
On day 3 of the hike the topography of this route, allow you to climb high and sleep low – when you start from Shira camp (3 847m) hike up to Lava Tower (4 642m) and then down to Barranco camp (3 984m) to overnight.
The summit attempt path from Barafu camp has less loose scree (rocks) compared to the summit attempt path from Kibo Hut, making it slightly easier to reach the crater rim. after climb Kilimanjaro we do offer also wildlife safari and day trip in Tanzania which will be option for you after climb
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Day 1: Arrive in Tanzania and transfer to Arusha
Welcome to Tanzania – Today you will be meet at Kilimanjaro International Airport and then transferred to the hotel in Arusha. The drive from Kilimanjaro Airport to Arusha is approx one hour. Meals – Dinner at Mvuli hotel in Arusha https://www.mvulihotels.co.tz/
DAY 2: 6 Days machame route – Arusha to Machame Gate – MACHAME CAMP {3000m}
– At 0830hrs departs from air port to Machame Gate with 4WD vehicle, introduction to your guide and porters. Registration is done and thereafter start climb {Hiking/Trekking} with picnic lunch through rain forest for approximately 4 to 5 hrs where you arrive to the Machame camp for dinner and overnight. FB
DAY 3:6 Days machame route -Trek MACHAME CAMP (3000m)-SHIRA CAMP (3800m)
-After breakfast, start climb through short Savannah forest and other vegetation for approximately 4 to 5hrs, with picnic lunch en route before arriving in the afternoon at the Shira camp for dinner and overnight. FB
DAY 4: 6 Days machame route -Trek Shira Camp BARRANCO camp(3950m)
-After breakfast a slow walk through semi glacier and sandy areas with picnic lunch 3 to 4 hrs before arriving at the Barranco camp for dinner and overnight. FB
DAY 5:6 Days machame route -Trek to BARRANCO camp (3950m)- BARAFU camp (4600m)
After breakfast, with picnic lunch enroute trekking through glaciers for approximately 4 to 5 hours before arriving the Barafu camp for dinner and overnight. Barafu camp {4600m} – Stella Point {5750m} – UHURU PEAK {5895m} FB
DAY 6:6 Days machame route -BARAFU (4600m)-UHURU PEAK (5895m)-MWEKA camp (3100m)
-An early wakeup call around 01.00hrs for preparation and light breakfast before starting final ascent to the summit i.e. either the Stella Point reached in approximately 5 to 6 hrs and a further ascent to the Uhuru Peak reached in another approx 45minutes. After Signing and short rest at barafu camp descend via the Gilman’s Point down to Mweka camp for an hour rest with light breakfast then descent down for dinner and overnight at Mweka camp. FB
DAY 7:6 Days machame route -Trekking MWEKA camp (3100m)-MWEKA GATE.
After breakfast, final descent to Mweka gate, thereafter say Goodbye to your Guide/ Porters and connect a private transfer to Arusha. Afternoon relax at leisure in the hotel waiting for dinner and overnight FB.
Prices for a Private Trek
Please find below the prices for organizing a private trek. The prices are based on your group size.
- Solo Trekker – USD 1701 per person
- Group of 2 – USD 1647 per person
- Group of 3 – USD 1584 per person
- Group of 4 – USD 1508 per person
- Group of 5 – USD 1496 per person
- Group of 6 – USD 1478 per person
- Group of 7 – USD 1474 per person
- Group of 8 – USD 1470 per person
- Group of 9 – USD 1465 per person
- Group of 10 and above – USD 1462 per person
Available Discounts Available discounts for Machame – 6 days
| Children between 5 years and 15 years old | USD 590 per person |
| Expatriates/Residents living in Tanzania | USD 210 per person |
| East African Citizens | USD 750 per person |
Price Includes
Daily Hot Lunch & Hot water / tea on mountain
– meet and greets at airport
-All land transfers
-3 meals per day while trekking – Vegetarian/Non-Vegetarian
-Two nights at outpost lodge in Arusha. BB booked
-All park entrance fees and government levies
-English speaking mountain Guide and assistant guide
-Mess Tent, tables, chairs, Sleeping tents, private toilet Emergency Oxygen, Ox meters, First Aid Kit with Diamox and other related medicines, Rescue fees
Government tax
The Price does not include:
Gloves, Sun glasses, Sleeping bag, Hats, Rain suits, Warm Jacket, Heavy boots, Scarf’s, Rain Trousers,
Extras at the lodges i.e. drinks, telephone, laundry etc.
-Visa and Travel Insurance
-Tips to mountain crew (highly recommended)
Per potter per day is from 6-8 USD
Assistance guide / cook – per day is from 12-15 USD
Guides per day is from 20-25 USD
- This tour starts and ends in Arusha/Moshi
- Africa Joy Tours as an operator can help select your international flights, but you’ll have to book them yourself
- Fly to/from Kilimanjaro Airport near Arusha/Moshi
- A transfer from and back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost