Price for 7 Days Kilimanjaro Climbing Machame Route / Rates Per Person
GROUP SIZE PRICE PER PERSON per person when 1 person treks alone $2,280 per person when 2 persons trek together $2,198 per person when 3 persons trek together $2,060 per person when 4 persons trek together $1,950 per person when 5 persons trek together $1,810 per person when 6+ persons trek together $ 1,705
Rainforest to Summit – 7-Day Kilimanjaro Journey via Machame
Overview
The Machame route, also known as the Whisky Route is one of the most scenic and recommended routes on Kilimanjaro. This popular route with paths through magnificent forests to gain a ridge leading through the moorland zones to the Shira Plateau. It then traverses beneath the glaciated precipices of the Southern Ice fields to join the Barafu Route to the summit. Because it can be done over longer periods and the incline is more manageable it has a much higher success rate of summit.
- Duration: 6 or 7 days
- Difficulty: Medium
- Scenery: Excellent
- Traffic: High
Tour Highlights
- Extra day for acclimatisation
- High summit success rate (over 85%)
- High guide to client ratio
- Classic Adventure! Hiking & Camping
- More quiet route for the most adventurous experience
- The descending follows the Mweka route via Mweka gate
Ultimate Kilimanjaro Experience: 7-Day Machame Route with Arrival & Departure
Day by Day Trekking Itinerary
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) greeted by a friendly Adventreksafari representative.
Transfer comfortably to your accommodation at Panama Garden Resort in Moshi (overnight stay with breakfast).
Relax and enjoy amenities like a swimming pool and Wi-Fi. Attend an evening briefing with experienced managers to ensure you're prepared for the climb.
Transfer comfortably to your accommodation at Panama Garden Resort in Moshi (overnight stay with breakfast).
Relax and enjoy amenities like a swimming pool and Wi-Fi. Attend an evening briefing with experienced managers to ensure you're prepared for the climb.
Meet your guide and support crew for a pre-trek briefing at the hotel.
Travel to Machame Gate, the park entrance, and begin your trek through a lush rainforest.
Machame Camp offers your first night at altitude. Stay hydrated and avoid alcohol/caffeine.
Acclimatization Tip: Consider using altitude medication to ease potential altitude sickness symptoms.
Ascend to Shira Camp, leaving the rainforest for breathtaking Shira Plateau views.
Enjoy lunch and rest at camp before an optional acclimatization hike towards Lava Tower (400m elevation gain).
Savor a hot dinner back at camp.
Conquer the challenging yet rewarding rise-and-fall trek to Lava Tower.
Lunch atop Lava Tower provides valuable acclimatization (4,600 meters).
Descend to Barranco Camp, where you'll be greeted by the imposing Barranco Wall.
Embrace an early start to avoid crowds on the Barranco Wall.
The climb is manageable, taking about an hour, with stunning Kibo Peak views.
Enjoy lunch at Karanga Camp, followed by an acclimatization hike towards Barafu Camp.
Descend back to Karanga Camp for the night.
Ascend to Barafu Camp, your summit night camp. Your dedicated team will set up tents and sleeping bags for your arrival.
After regaining strength, embark on an acclimatization climb towards the Kosovo Summit Camp (4,870 meters).
Return to Barafu Camp for a hot dinner and a crucial night of rest before your summit push..
Begin your summit ascent around midnight, starting at 4,870 meters and climbing to the glorious Uhuru Peak (5,895 meters), the highest point in Africa.
Though the route is straightforward, the high altitude intensifies exertion.
For safety, climbers will be paired with personal guides who monitor their condition throughout the climb.
Celebrate your summit achievement with a walk to the nearby glacier.
Descend back to Barafu Camp for a short rest before continuing down to Millennium Camp.
Important Note: Be extra cautious during the descent, where loose footing can lead to injuries
Important Note: Be extra cautious during the descent, where loose footing can lead to injuries
Sleep soundly at the lower altitude of Millennium Camp, savoring the accomplishment of reaching the summit.
Enjoy breakfast before your final descent to Mweka Gate (1,640 meters).
Celebrate your incredible journey with the entire climbing crew and receive your well-deserved summit certificates.
Relax and reflect on your adventure back at the Panama Garden Resort (LB included).
Departure: The hotel checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out options are available for evening flights (additional fees may apply).
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at the hotel.
Check out by 11:00 AM (late check-out options may be available for an additional fee).
Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departing flight.
Includes & Excludes
The Cost Includes
- 2 Night Hotel accommodation in Moshi, a day before trek and a day after trek
- Transportation to and from your selected route
- Quality, Waterproof, four-season private mountain sleeping tent
- Quality Mess tents with table and chairs
- Certified, experienced, English speaking mountain guides:
- All Tanzanian National Park Fees
- Government Climbing Taxes
- Climbing permits
- All hot Meals prepared by our cook while on Mountain
- Guides, Porters and Cook Salaries
- Fair and ethical treatment of Porters
- Enough porters to carry your luggage
- Safety Equipment
- Emergency Oxygen
- Pulse Ox meter
- Hot drinks at every meal
- Water provided on climb, mineral water for the first day and boiled water every day
- Emergency rescue fees
- Personal Summit Certificate signed by the National Park and your Guide
The Cost Excludes
- Personal items and toiletries
- Tips for guides, porters and cook (this is a guide to tipping on the mountain
- Tipping on Kilimanjaro from the trekking group (not per climber):
- Guides: $20/day/guide
- Cook: $15/day
- Porter: $10/day/porter
- N/B: Our Guides, cooks and Porters are always satisfied with your thanks giving (tip) you have and not beyond your ability.
- International airfares and departure taxes
- All items of person nature such as telephone call, fax, email etc
- Alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks
- Laundry services
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