Summit Kilimanjaro via Machame Route: 7 Days

In May, I took some days off work for vacation in Arusha, Tanzania with Habari adventures. Entry point was Kilimanjaro airport before a visit to Serengeti and Kilimanjaro summit. On our way to Serengeti/Kilimanjaro, the Habari guides felt like old friends. We shared a lot of stories, including local legends which I really enjoyed. I had a superb safari, with well organised tour guides. The journey was tiresome, but the team was always present and very supportive. Every tiresome safari (adventure) was compensated with delicious meals and snacks. Thank you Habari adventures for this wonderful experience. I will surely come back.

Together with my daughter, I climbed Kilimanjaro via the Machame Route at the beginning of June 2025 – and what an unforgettable adventure it turned out to be! From the very first contact, the tour operators inspired confidence: excellent communication, clear information, and a warm welcome upon arrival. Our team of guides, porters, and cooks was exceptionally professional, friendly, and dedicated. They not only ensured our safety but also created a fantastic atmosphere throughout the entire climb. The route itself was breathtakingly beautiful. Every day brought new landscapes – from lush rainforest to alpine desert, and finally reaching the summit: a snow-covered Uhuru Peak. The guidance from our guides was invaluable; they constantly monitored our health and acclimatization and kept us motivated during the toughest moments. Thanks to their support, my daughter and I ultimately stood on the summit of Kilimanjaro – an emotional and proud moment that we will both cherish forever. The organization of meals, camp setup, and daily planning was impeccable. It’s incredible how much comfort the team was able to provide, even at high altitude. I wholeheartedly recommend these guys to anyone who wants to take on this special challenge. The combination of professional leadership and warm, personal attention makes all the difference. Thank you, team, for an experience that we – as father and daughter – will never forget!

I would like to thank Stan and his very professional team. Our journey to the top of Kilimanjaro was a success also because Stan has given to us many useful suggestions in order to avoid many mistakes. I highly recommend this tour operator. From the very first minutes of contact with Stan, we met with great professionalism and enthusiasm. We chose Machame Route 6 days trekking. It was the best decision! Fantastic guides perfectly prepared us for the summit attack. Each day was like a separate adventure. We were informed daily about the next stage of the trek. They also watched over our health and created an excellent atmosphere, thanks to which these 6 days were the best adventure! We are full of admiration for the invaluable work of the porters and the cook. Our success on Kilimanjaro is due to the work of the entire team. Are you going to Kilimanjaro? I highly recommend this company. They also organized a 4 day safari to the Serengeti, Ngorongro and Tarangire Park. Each of the parks is completely different and each must be seen. Watching animals in their natural habitat is a wonderful feeling. A big organizational surprise and advantage were the daily delicious and varied lunches and dinners.

I climbed the Kilimanjaro with this tour company and it was an amazing experience! I did the Machame route in 6 days. Stan guided me from the very start to the end. Before we took off he sent me all of the necessary information and was available for additional questions. He's a very helpful and professional guide. As a solo female traveler I asked the company if it was possible to add me to another group and they managed to put me with 3 other hikers. They were really nice people and we had an amazing time together. Even though they were a lot faster, we were all encouraged to do the hike at our own pace and everybody respected that. The hike itself was truly beautiful although challenging at times. But Stan and his crew were always there to support me and make sure I could make it to the top. I have loads of respect for the guides, chefs and porters. They did an incredible job prepping everything to our needs: very nutritional and healthy food (thank you so much Thomas), personal waiter (Pio is such a sweetheart and would always bring us our morning tea in our tents), setting up our tents (everyone had their individual tent) and carrying everything up the mountain... It's truly incredible how they all do it. During the hike my mother was worried because I didn't give her any updates since I had no connection. Stan reassured her, sent her some photos and positive words. She truly appreciated it and shared it with the rest of my family. After the summit, I had trouble walking to the last camp but Jimmy, Leon, Amani, Hanfrey, Alan all showed up help me through those last kilometers. It's in those things that you can see they're all great professionals. The crew took such great care of all of us. I felt 100% safe with them. Tomorrow I'll start my safari trip with them. If I would ever do another trip in Tanzania I would definitely book with this company again. Thank you Stan and crew for the great care, trust and amazing experience. I wish you guys all the best! Asante sana!

I did Kilimanjaro Machame 7 days with my teenage son and husband, and I am still enchanted by the whole experience. I was happy and very impressed when we met the tour company team because they were so thorough and well prepared to host my family. Nothing was left to chance from checking and rechecking to make sure we had everything we required for the trek. No one should deceive you that the trek is easy, it takes good fitness, proper nourishment and a good team to beat the mountain. Luckily, we were paired with Evance and Leon his able assistant. Between them they have completed over 500 successful treks and know everything there is to know about Kilimanjaro. They kept a good pace that we did not struggle with. Both were good company and I rather enjoyed the stories narrated by Evance, he is hilarious and we didn’t seem to tire while we listened. The changing scenery made beautiful viewing leading to the snow cap at the summit. The three of us made it to the summit and I owe it all to the care and support from the company. I have absolute trust that they can get anybody to the summit. They did not spare or cut any corners with us. Food was plentiful and well prepared, equipment in tip top condition and an experienced crew that could handle any issue arising. Even in my future safari I’ll use this company. Asante sana!