The Machame route is regarded as the most scenic of the trails to trek Mount Kilimanjaro. You ascend gradually through the forest until you emerge onto the Moorland of Shira Plateau, known for offering some of the best views of the Kibo Peak and the Great Mawenzi.
Theoretically, you could also extend the trek to increase your summit chances, but if you can afford a longer trek then the Shira or Lemosho route are better options. They share the same scenic path for the last four days to the summit…
The days are spent taking an easy walk ''pole pole'' through our professional licensed mountain guides and happy support crews. Please see our day-to-day itinerary for more details about this Machame Route tour.
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Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Camping, Hut, Hotel
Age Range
15-79 yrs
Operated in
english, french
Destinations
Arusha, Mount Kilimanjaro Nation
Arusha, Mount Kilimanjaro National Park, Machame Camp, Shira Camp, Baranco Camp, Karanga Camp, Barafu Camp, Mweka Camp
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Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel, Resort
Age Range
18-100 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, Kom Ombo
Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, Kom Ombo
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Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
15-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Cairo, Luxor, Aswan
Cairo, Luxor, Aswan
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Experience the premier wine region in South Africa on a full-bodied exploration packed with fun, adventure and, yes, excellent wines. With the expert guidance of a local tour leader, you’ll explore the vineyards and mountains outside Cape Town on foot, e-bike, funicular, kayak and even on the iconic wine tram! Of course, there’s plenty of time to indulge your inner oenophile, stopping in historic wine estates, while our base for the adventure, the Protea Hotel Dorpshuis in Stellenbosch, provides a place to relax and unwind.
Cultural, religious and historic sites
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Ranked among the best wildlife-watching destinations on the planet, Kruger National Park hosts nearly 150 different mammals, including the famous five: lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos, and buffalos. Any trip would be special, but this finely tuned itinerary is all about making the most of your time in the bushveld and maximising your animal sightings. Expect multiple game drives when the animals are most active, plus expert insight from your guides that you just wouldn’t get from a guidebook.
Wildlife
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel, Lodge
Age Range
16-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Johannesburg, Hazyview, Kruger N
Johannesburg, Hazyview, Kruger National Park, Panorama Route
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Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel, Sleeper Train
Age Range
18-75 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Cairo, Aswan, Luxor
Cairo, Aswan, Luxor
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Conquer Mount Kilimanjaro via the Machame route during this seven-day, guided trek. Dubbed the ‘whiskey route’, Machame is longer than most of the other routes. However, the opportunity to walk high and sleep low along with the distance to the top mean better acclimatisation for travelers along with a high success rate.
Your climb begins at Machame Gate, located at an elevation of 1800 metres. Hike through a majestic rainforest on the first day of this trip, before continuing up the mountain to reach Shira Camp, where the Lemosho route joins from the west. From here you traverse the southern side of the mountain to reach Barranco and climb the Barranco Wall on your way to Barafu Camp. Having summited the mountain, you will descend via the Mweka trail rather than retracing your steps down the Machame route.
The Machame route is a good seven-day hike for travelers with no experience of trekking in high altitudes. However, experienced mountaineers comfortable with high elevations may opt for the more difficult six-day ascent using the same route.
Please note that you will be joining a group during this tour.