What You Will Do
The Machame route is our most popular and successful route leading to the summit of Kilimanjaro. Hikers sleep in tents which are carried up the mountain by porters. The Machame route is a very scenic and beautiful route, which can be completed in 6 days, however we strongly recommend hiking the route in 7 days, allowing for more time to acclimatise. The key to the success of the Machame route is its topography, allowing hikers to climb high and sleep low, helping towards better acclimatisation. There are however two drawbacks on this route:
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
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Day 1 '̣Arrival in Tanzania' Moshi
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Day 2 '̣Machame Gate – Camp Machame' Machame
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Day 3 '̣Camp Machame – Camp Shira' Kilimanjaro National Park
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Day 4 '̣Camp Shira through Lava Tower – Camp Barranco' Mount Kilimanjaro
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Day 5 '̣Camp Barranco – Camp Karanga' Mount Kilimanjaro
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Day 6 '̣Camp Karanga – Camp Barafu' Mount Kilimanjaro
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Day 7 '̣Barafu Camp until the Summit – Hut Mweka' Mount Kilimanjaro
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Day 8 '̣Mweka Camp – Silver Palm hotel' Mount Kilimanjaro
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