About this experience
The Machame Route provides a one-of-a-kind experience to test your physical and mental fortitude, as well as your fitness finesse, with its diverse terrain and breathtaking views. The trail will take you through lush rainforests, inhabited by colobus monkeys, and into heath and moorland, where ferns and ericas thrive, before ultimately reaching the icy summit of the mountain. The route spans seven days, with varying altitudes and a touch of good fortune, creating an ideal environment for acclimatization, increasing your chances of reaching the summit. During the Machame Route tour, overnight stays will be in tents.
• Trek will be led by a professional mountain guides.
• Airport pickups/departure transfers provided.
• Multiple nights accommodation included.
• Beverages and high energy food supplied.
At a glance
- Duration: 216 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 216 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What is included
- All park/entry fees collected by KINAPA.
- Professional and experienced climbing crew (porters, camp masters, cooks).
- Lunch
- All ground transportation
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- Vegetarian, Vegan, Lactose-free, Gluten-free, Halal and other meal plans are available.
- Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) pickups and drop-off transfers.
- 2 nights accommodation at Arusha Planet Lodge Bed and Breakfast basis.
- First Aid Kit.
- Drinks on Mount Kilimanjaro (tea, coffee, juices, etc.)
- Certified Wilderness First Responder guides.
- Mountain Hardware tents on Mount Kilimanjaro - 2 hikers per tent (except solo climbs).
- Equipment (dining tent, Sleeping pads, Table, Chairs, Crockery & Cutlery, etc.
Not included
- Air tickets - the cost of getting to Tanzania is not included.
- Hiking outfit (Boots, Sleeping bag, etc.) that you need for the hike. will be available for hire.
- The town hotel price includes breakfast only. Average price for lunch or dinner is USD 15 per person
- Insurance. Highly recommended! Should cover mountain trekking activities.
- Tips for crew (optional and based on your satisfaction with the trip).
- Single accommodation at the hotel and in a tent is available at extra charge.
Itinerary and highlights
See the overview, available options and booking details for the experience schedule.
Meeting and pickup information
- For those customers who don't require pick up transfer can just wait at company's office area.
- We would like to advise all our esteemed customers to tell us by phone the name of any hotel, Lodge or Hostel they stay so that we can easily meet them there and ready to start their safari in Tanzania as planned.
Languages and tickets
- German — Guide
- English — Guide
- Italian — Guide
- French — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Aardvark Expeditions Limited
Accessibility and practical details
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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