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!

I booked 6 days Machame route with this tour company. I emailed four companies and this one responded quickly. They were really quick and respond to every question I asked. When I arrived at the airport I met a person who was waiting for me, ready to take me to the hotel, After sometime I met my guide Leon for short briefing, checking my gear before leaving the hotel making sure I was well prepared and making adjustment as needed. There after I was ready for my trip tomorrow. I had amazing 6 days in the mountain. Leon was super experienced, paid much attention and was able to assist me in every moment. He performed twice a day health checkup and his experience in dealing with high altitude environment was vital for me to accomplish the summit. He was by my side and he didn’t let me quite in the most difficult moments. The rest of the team was well organized and nice to me. I had an amazing meal cooked by Eugen. Allen the camp master had tents immediately prepared when I arrived at the camp sites. I recommend the rent of portable toilet much thanks to Elisante who was handling that toilet. There is no doubt I had a wonderful, safe, fun trip because of Leon’s team, I highly recommend him to anyone who wants to summit, but also wants to enjoy the days leading up to it!

My friends and I had an incredible time with this travel company. We were travelling together and did the 7 days Mt Kilimanjaro Lemosho climb. The experience was so amazing and we could not praise our tour team enough. From the first day we arrived at Kilimanjaro Airport, our driver Joe picked us up and we were well prepared for the climb. During our climb, we felt super safe and taken care of by the team. The meals were deliciously prepared by the chef and I still crave for the soups that Justine makes on the mountain. We rented a private toilet and it was well worth the cost as it is comfortable and private, and our dedicated toilet attendant (Aron) cleaned the toilet multiple times a day. The porters were super humans in every sense – carrying our equipment, food, and setting up our tents at every stop. We had excellent food and support. Caroline assembled a well-experienced team that was more like family than anything else. We loved how they sang to us as we assembled for our last morning’s hike out of the park. Both of us were successful in summiting and we could not have done it without Tony, Evance, and the rest of the team.

We did the 7-day Machame Route to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro with this local travel specialist in October and were more than satisfied all round. It starts with the organized pick-up from the airport, including refreshments and a briefing for the next few days. Our two guides, Michael and Oscar, accompanied us well throughout the 7 days and, despite the snow and bitter cold, kept us motivated to reach the summit, especially on the night of the summit. Above all, we liked the fact that they adapted to our speed. Our cook consistently provided us with super tasty, varied and sufficient food - you never go hungry here. The porters also did a great job and always had a nice smile on their faces. The camping equipment should also be highlighted: our tent had an awning with a table and chairs so that we could always enjoy our meal and afternoon tea in the dry. The private portable toilet also offered extra comfort. In summary, we were super happy with our 7-day tour and couldn't have imagined a better team than this. Thank you so much!