Mt Kilimanjaro Trek - Machame Route (8 Days)
Experience Overview
Possibly the most scenic route to the summit, Machame boasts several paths to its highest point and back. En route to Uhuru, emerge onto high-alpine deserts with amazing views of ice fields and the peak of Mt Kilimanjaro! Known as the "Whiskey Route" because of the tougher challenge, this path leads you through magnificent forests before traversing a ridge leading through moorland to the Shira Plateau. It offers great scenery beneath the glaciated precipices of the southern ice fields before summiting from the higher Barafu Camp. Camp along the route with support from local guides and porters. As a world leader in Kili treks, we'll take you to new heights in adventure!
Highlights
- Conquer Africa's highest peak
- Witness the curvature of the earth
- Trek past verdant forests and silent glaciers
- Watch sunrise from Uhuru Peak.
Trip Details
Product Code: 2081
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Basic
Transport: Private minibus, trekking.
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Budget
Tour Operator:
G Adventures
Supplier Code: DTM8
Starts: Moshi, Tanzania
Finishes: Moshi, Tanzania
Duration: 8 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical Rating:
Challenging
Includes
Activities
- Your G for Good Moment: Moshi Women's Cooperative Visit, Moshi Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
- 6-day guided group trek up Mt Kilimanjaro's Machame Route with local guides, cooks and porters
- All permits and fees
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodation
- Simple hotels (2 nts), full-service alpine camping (5 nts).
- 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 5 dinners
Transport
- Private minibus, trekking.
Group Leader
- Certified mountain guide throughout, local representative, cook, porters.
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $3,411 ($426 /day)
Itinerary
Day 1: Moshi
Arrive at any time.
Day 2: Moshi/Machame camp
Hike the lower slopes of Mt Kilimanjaro to Machame Camp.
Most of the day is spent in the gorgeous and fascinating, forested slopes of Mt. Kilimanjaro, most of which is considered to be rainforest zone.
Depending on the weather, the trail will be soggy and possibly muddy if it rains.
Day 3: Machame camp/Shira 2 Camp
Hike through lower alpine moorland to Shira 2 camp and observe the spectacular views of Kibo Peak.
Day 4: Shira 2 Camp/Barranco Camp
Hike to Barranco Camp via Lava Tower. Enjoy the fantastic view of Western Breach and the Breach Wall.
Day 5: Barranco Camp/Barafu Camp
View the Great Barranco Wall and climb up the eastern wall, passing below the Helm Glacier.
Day 6: Barafu Camp/Mweka Camp
Hike during the night to the Summit via Stella Point. Watch the sunrise before descending to Mweka Camp.
The route from Barafu Camp to the summit is mentally and physically, the longest, most challenging day of the entire trek. Despite the difficulty, the memory of conquering Mt Kilimanjaro will stay with you forever.
Day 7: Mweka Camp/Moshi
Continue descent through the forested, lower slopes to Moshi. Meet the mamas of the Moshi Women's Cooperative, a G supported project, for a climbing ceremony.
Arrive to Moshi in the afternoon. Time to relax, take a shower, and celebrate with a drink. Cheers to climbing Mt Kilimanjaro! Before dinner, you will be welcomed and congratulated on your climb by the mamas of the Moshi Women's Cooperative, a project supported by G Adventures. They will present you with a gift and a certificate to remember all your efforts on the mountain.
Opt to pre-book the Lala Salama Spa & Beauty Aromatherapy Massage, which partners with Moshi Women's Cooperative, by adding it to your checkout page, or ask your GCO or travel agent for assistance.
Day 8: Moshi
Depart at any time.
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Tour Operator
G Adventures
G Adventures is an operator of small-group escorted tours. It is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada with 28 offices worldwide. It offers more than 700 itineraries in more than 100 countries, and carries 200,000 travelers from 160 countries each year.
In Business Since 1990
Reviews
Bobbi W. - Traveled, July 2024
Extremely grateful I got to meet such great people in Moshi and as part of GAdventure.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/14/2024
Zachary S. - Traveled, July 2024
The hardest physical and mental experience of my life, but so very rewarding and exhilarating.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/14/2024
Joshua G. - Traveled, July 2024
Had a fantastic time! Tour was well organised and was surrounded by a great team. Will be back soon!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/10/2024
Shaunagh G. - Traveled, July 2024
Our experience on Kilimanjaro was exceptional. The crew at G Adventures cared for us, ensured we were medically fit, well fed, warm and slept. Our guides were knowledgeable and enthusiastic and decisive and confident leaders.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/09/2024
Matthew B. - Traveled, June 2024
Brilliant.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/07/2024
Mary P. - Traveled, June 2024
The team at G Adventures ensured we achieved an experience of a lifetime; to summit Kilimanjaro, the highest free standing mountain in the world. Their professionalism, support, teamwork and deep expertise made it a reality, thank you!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/07/2024
Panuya B. - Traveled, June 2024
I usually don't enjoy guided tours, but this experience exceeded all my expectations. I don't want to give away too much, but the attention to detail by the team was truly impressive! All you need to do is walk; everything else is taken care of.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/05/2024
Alexander N. - Traveled, June 2024
I am extremely appreciative of the degree of commitment the guides and porters had in supporting us to get to the summit. I have spoken to other travelers who went with cheaper tour operators and this seems to be the key feature that we were privileged
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/04/2024
Helen S. - Traveled, June 2024
AMAZING! I couldn't have asked for a better experience!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/04/2024
Alexandra M. - Traveled, June 2024
Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro was a great experience with G adventures. Everything had been thought through, the staff were very accommodating to the individuals needs,always with a smile on their faces and helping in any way they could.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/30/2024
Michaela B. - Traveled, June 2024
Trekking Mt Kilimanjaro was hard but it made the achievement all the more spectacular. The crew were wonderful and supported us so that the whole group made it to the top. This experience was life changing and life affirming in many ways.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/30/2024
Graham B. - Traveled, June 2024
An excellent, challenging and fun adventure all around. Enthusiastic, positive and super friendly team of guides and porters who went above and beyond on many occasions. They really made the trip special. I have not and will not hesitate to recommend g adventure
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/26/2024
Simon L. - Traveled, June 2024
One man's challenge turned into 5people's friendship which turned into a 25 strong family unit thank you from the bottom of my ??
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/25/2024
Xavier C. - Traveled, June 2024
Incredible trip, much better than expected. Exceptional crew, incl. Guides and Porters, who made everything possible to ensure a very good experience for the participants and ensure everyone can reach the top.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/24/2024
Maria C. - Traveled, June 2024
A once in a life time experience, that I'll never forget.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/23/2024
Chloe O. - Traveled, June 2024
The absolute trip of a lifetime! It was even better than I could have imagined. The people, the trekking, the scenery, the accomplishment - it was just perfect! Thank you to everyone who made it happen
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/22/2024
Maxwell H. - Traveled, June 2024
This experience was priceless as one that will never be identically replicated through any other experience and really changed my worldview. Great blend of physical challenge, cultural immersion. opportunity to meet very interesting people
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/18/2024
Thomas C. - Traveled, June 2024
Emmanuel and his team were absolutely fantastic, from the guides to porters and everyone in between. They were all invested in getting us to the top if we could safely, but even if we hadn’t it still would have been a great experience
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/18/2024
Elizabeth C. - Traveled, June 2024
I really didn't know what to expect as i hadn't done a group trip like this before... you have turned me into A RAVING G-ADVENTURES FAN!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/18/2024
Sahana S. - Traveled, May 2024
This was my first time undertaking such an intense challenge; previously, I had barely been 1000m above sea level, let alone 5000m. My friends and I signed up without fully grasping what lay ahead. The experience itself was tough
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/16/2024
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