Starting the Climb
Mount Kilimanjaro - Machame Gate (1490 m) - Machame camp (2980 m), Hiking time: 7 hours,
Distance: About 18 km’s - Habitat: Montane forest.
Your day starts early with a briefing, followed by breakfast and a 45-minute drive from Moshi (910m) to the Machame village (1490m). The guides and porters prepare and pack the supplies and your equipment in the village. Depending on the condition of the road, it is possible to drive from the village to the Machame gate, but if not, the muddy 3 km walk will take about 1 hour to complete. After registering at the gate office, you start your ascent and enter the rainforest. You will receive a lunch pack at the gate and you can also drink bottled water you bought at Springlands Hotel in Moshi. There is a possibility of rain in the forest, which will transform the trail into a very soggy, muddy and slippery experience. In the evening the porters will boil drinking and washing water and the cook will prepare dinner before you retire to your tent for the night. Night temperatures can already drop to freezing point at Machame campsite. Machame Gate (1490 m) - Machame camp (2980 m), Hiking time: 7 hours,
- Qualified guides with mountain crew and all staff salaries included
- Complete camping gear: tents, sleeping mattresses, and dining setup
- Comprehensive meal plan: breakfast, lunch, and dinner during the tour
- Emergency preparedness with first aid kit and rescue fees covered
- Two nights’ stay at Springlands Hotel in Moshi, pre and post climb
- Convenient return airport transfers to Kilimanjaro International Airport
- Inclusive of all national park fees for unrestricted access
- Transportation provided to and from the mountain’s start and end points
- Access to boiled water and health monitoring with pulse oximeters
- Single rooms supplement at Springlands Hotel (except on the 1 person rate)
- 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
Porters carry all your gear and provisions, while a chef prepares every meal for you. On the Machame Route, distinct from the hut accommodations on the Marangu Route, you’ll bed down in tents (included in the service), which the porters will set up for you. You’ll dine in a meal tent or on an outdoor mat. This lends the Machame Route, also known as the ‘Whiskey Route,’ an edge for the adventure-seeking trekkers, rewarding them with more impressive vistas than other paths. You’ll experience picturesque evenings at Shira and unveil the mystic beauty of Kibo’s magnificent Barranco Wall. For those with a zest for excitement, the Machame Route is a visual journey, offering an array of scenic displays.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
