


Tanzania

Guided, Large Group, Small Group

Camping
The Machame route, also known as the "Whiskey" route, is the most popular route on Kilimanjaro. Machame’s draw is in its scenic beauty. However, 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. 6 Days Machame route Kilimanjaro hiking group tour package in 2023,2024 & 2025 beginning with a short drive from Moshi to Machame Gate. The path leads hikers through the rain forest to Shira Plateau where 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. Descent is made via the Mweka route.
From USD 1,650 per person
❖2-night accommodation (Hotel1Before &1 After hiking) in Moshi
❖ Transfer from and to the airport
❖ Experienced Mountain Guide
❖ Parks Entry Fee
❖ All Meals and Accommodations as stated above
❖ Unlimited drinking mineral water during hiking
❖ Coffee and tea during Hiking
❖ Visa fees
❖ All items of personal nature
❖ Travel, baggage or medical insurance
❖ Tip to guide, camp /lodge staff / Poter
❖ Flights (international and domestic)
❖ Hiking gears.
The drive from Moshi to Mount Kilimanjaro National Park Gate takes about 50 minutes. Along the journey drive to Machame gate hiker(s) will pass through the village of Machame which is located onthe lower slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro. Hiker(s) will now leave the park gate and walk through the rain forest on a winding trail up a ridge. Lower down the trail can be muddy and slippery. Gaiters and trekking poles are recommended and are an excellent idea here! Hiker(s) will now continue a short distance until we reach the Machame encampment.
After breakfast we leave the glades of the rainforest and continue on an ascending path, crossing the valley along a steep rocky ridge. The route now turns west into a river gorge until we arrive at the Shira campsite.
On the third day of hiking the Machame route, the hiker(s) and the team walk on a gentle ascent and panoramic view. We will traverse the southwest side of Mount Kilimanjaro, passing underneath the Lava Tower and the final section of the Western Breach after hot lunch the bottom of the Lava Tower 4,600m we descend to the bottom of the Great Barranco valley 3,950m.
After breakfast, we leave Barranco and continue on a steep ridge up the Barranco Wall (elevation 4250m/13,900ft), through the Karanga Valley (elevation 4050m/13,250ft) to the junction which connects with the Mweka Trail. We continue up to the Barafu Campsite. You have completed the Southern Circuit, which offers views of the summit from many different angles. Here at Barafu campsite, hike(s) and the team together we make camp with views of the summit in the distance
You will be offered a warm breakfast in the morning, after which we will head for the Kilimanjaro National Park’s exit: Marangu Gate (1,860 m). After your descent the whole group will gather to congratulate you, and then you will have the chance to share your opinions on the trip in the
guestbook. Lastly, we will present you with your commemorative certificates (in our office) and provide you a transfer back to the hotel.
Head back down to Mweka Gate for the transfer back to Moshi.
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