About this experience
All your equipment and supplies are carried by porters and a cook prepares all your meals. Unlike the Marangu Route where you sleep in huts, on the Machame you sleep in tents (tents are included), and the porters will pitch your tent for you. Meals are served in a dinner tent or on a blanket outside. This makes the Machame, which is referred to as the "Whiskey Route," better suited to more adventurous hikers, and it also rewards you with better views than other Routes. From late afternoon sunsets at Shira, to the misty revelations of Kibo's great Barranco Wall, the Machame Route offers the spunky hiker a continuous scenic slide show.
At a glance
- Duration: 144 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 144 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
- Guides, porters, cook, waiter salaries
- Tents and sleeping mattresses
- First aid kit
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- Return Airport transfers to JRO - Kilimanjaro international Airpor
- Rescue Fees
- Two nights accommodation at the Springlands Hotel in Moshi (before and after the climb)
- Qualified guides with mountain crew
- Guides, porters, waiter, cook accommodation and entry fees on the mountain
- Cutlery / Crockery / Eating utensils
- National park fees
- Mess tent (for dining) / Mini camping chairs / Tables / Candles
- All meals on the mountain (breakfast, lunch & dinner)
- Boiled water on the mountain
- Pulse oximeters
- Return transportation from Moshi to/from the starting/finishing point on the mountain
Not included
- Single rooms supplement at Springlands Hotel
- Guides, Porters, Cook & Waiters tips
- Meals and drinks not specified
- Gear for your climb
- Items of personal nature
- Additional nights beyond the two standard hotel nights included
- Visas
- Emergency oxygen
Itinerary and highlights
See the overview, available options and booking details for the experience schedule.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- French — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- ZARA TOURS
Accessibility and practical details
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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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