Known as the Whiskey route, the Machame route is now the most popular route on the mountain. Compared with Marangu, the days in Machame are longer and the walks are steeper. The Machame route is considered a difficult route and is better suited for more adventurous folks and those with some hiking or backpacking experience as well as It is for physically fit people with some hiking experience.
The Machame route approaches the summit from the southwest and descends using the Mweka route, rewarding climbers with views of the expansive Shira Plateau, an optional scramble up Lava Tower, a climb up the Great Barranco wall, and a traverse underneath Kilimanjaro's southern ice field.
Kilimanjaro Trek through Machame Route is a 9-day trekking tour that offers amazing views, landscapes and experience. Also known as “the Whiskey Route”, Machame is considered one of the best routes for acclimatization as it follows the mountaineering code of hiking high and sleeping low.
The starting point of the route, Machame Gate is only an hour drive from Moshi town. Located on the southern slope of Mount Kilimanjaro, Machame Gate will lead you to the top along the exciting footpath, featuring tropical forests and diverse ecosystem. You will finish the trek in the Arctic desert in the summit area.
Camps along the trek are favorably located for a smooth and gradual acclimatization. On the 3rd day, Machame Route converges with Lemosho and Umbwe at Barranco camp.
While, it is possible to complete the trek in 6 days, we recommend 7 days for Machame route because it makes it easier to acclimatize and helps you get ample rest for the climb, maximizing your chances of reaching the top.
Trekking and HikingAdventure
Tour Type
Private Tour
Accommodation
Camping, Hotel, Hut, Tent
Age Range
9-70 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Kilimanjaro Machame route, Mount
Kilimanjaro Machame route, Mount Kilimanjaro National Park, Moshi, Machame Camp, Shira, Barranco Camp, Karanga Camp, Barafu Camp, Mweka Camp, Mweka Gate, Kilimanjaro
This package combines the best of Tanzania wilderness adventure with the tranquil beauty of Zanzibar beach.
On this tour, enjoy a safari trip to three famous national parks: Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park and Serengeti National Park, along with one amazing conservation area and World Heritage Site, The Ngorongoro Crater.
This classic safari is packed with game drives where you can spot animals and enjoy the Tanzanian wildlife. Then take a flight to the beautiful coast of Zanzibar and head to the private side of Nungwi beach to relax, soak up the sun and enjoy the breeze.
Wildlife safaris and game drives
Tour Type
Private Tour
Accommodation
Hotel, Lodge
Age Range
5-79 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Lake Manyara National Park, Sere
Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park, Zanzibar, Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha
Embark on an unforgettable adventure with a guided trek through the Machame Route on Mount Kilimanjaro. Experience the thrill of hiking Africa's highest peak, traversing diverse landscapes from lush rainforests to alpine deserts. This guided tour offers expert support, breathtaking vistas, and a powerful sense of accomplishment at the summit. Ideal for avid hikers and nature enthusiasts, this journey provides comfortable accommodations and a deep dive into Tanzania's natural beauty. Achieve your bucket-list goal and capture stunning memories on this once-in-a-lifetime trek.
ExplorerAdventure
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Join a group of like-minded travellers on this unforgettable nine-day journey through Uganda. With an expert local leader by your side, you’ll trek through the jungles in search of chimpanzees, go white-water rafting in the adrenaline-filled city of Jinja and spot zebras and buffalo in Lake Mburo. Hike through the vivid greens of the forest in search of rare mountain gorillas and soak up the once-in-a-lifetime experience of seeing the band in their natural habitat. See Uganda’s natural wonders, like the rolling hills of Bwindi, and do it all while making long-lasting memories with a new group of friends!
AdventureWildlife
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Kenya is blessed with breathtaking landscapes, friendly local population, pleasant year-round weather and the rich collection of wildlife, it is little surprise then that Kenya Tourism offers one of the most desired travel experiences in the world. a country in East Africa with coastline on the Indian Ocean. It encompasses savannah, Lakelands, the dramatic from the Great Rift Valley, Mountain Highlands down to white sandy coastal beaches. It's also home to wildlife like lions, elephants and rhinos.
From Nairobi, the capital city , safaris visit the Maasai Mara Reserve, known for its annual wildebeest migrations, and Amboseli National Park, offering views of Tanzania's 5,895m Mt. Kilimanjaro
Wildlife safaris and game drives
Tour Type
Private Tour
Age Range
1-79 yrs
Operated in
english, german, italian, spanish
Destinations
Nairobi, Lake Nakuru National Pa
Nairobi, Lake Nakuru National Park, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Tsavo East National Park, Mombasa, Lake Elementaita, Amboseli, Diani beach
This Safari will cover two of Kenya's major parks that is Masai Mara and Amboseli. The safari ends with a visit to the coastal Kenya to explore its white beaches.
Visit the spectacular Masai Mara National Reserve where you have high chances of spotting the big five, also experience the annual great wildebeests migration(between July and October). A visit to the Masai Village to Learn about Masai Culture can also be organised.
You will also visit Amboseli National Park which is famous for its large herds of Elephants.Here you will have a chance to catch Clear Views of Mt Kilimanjaro The Highest Mountain In Africa.
Later Head to the coastal Kenya to experience and enjoy its white beaches.
Wildlife safaris and game drives
Tour Type
Private Tour
Accommodation
Eco Lodge, Hotel, Lodge, Resort
Age Range
3-80 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Maasai Mara National Reserve, Am
Maasai Mara National Reserve, Amboseli National Park, Mombasa, Masai Mara, Nairobi
-Amboseli National Park is in southern Kenya. It’s known for its large elephant herds and views of immense Mount Kilimanjaro, across the border in Tanzania. ..
-Masai Mara is the best place to see the “Big 5” animals (elephants, lions, leopards, rhinos and buffalo)It is also famous for the wildebeest migration as the animals cross the Mara River.
-Samburu stands as one of the most beautiful Kenya Parks in Northern Circuit. It holds the most indigenous wildlife as well as the home of African Elephants and beautiful species of Zebras and the Masai Giraffes.
-Lake Nakuru National Park Originally protected as a bird sanctuary, this park hosts over 400 bird species, including 5 globally threatened species, and is an important stop on the African-Eurasian Migratory Flyway. This park was also the first national Rhino sanctuary and hosts one of the world’s highest concentrations of the Black Rhinoceros.
Wildlife safaris and game drives
Tour Type
Private Tour
Accommodation
Eco Lodge, Hotel, Lodge
Age Range
3-80 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Lake Nakuru National Park, Maasa
Lake Nakuru National Park, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Amboseli National Park, Samburu National Reserve, Samburu Village, Masai Mara, Nairobi