
1 / 5Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro : Machame Route
About this activity
This climbing is one of the standout things to do in Arusha, Tanzania. it combines the highlights below into a single, easy-to-book experience from €2047 per person. <p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#57646f;margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">Trek Mount Kilimanjaro through Machame Route the most beautiful route up Kilimanjaro.<br /><br />All your equipment and supplies are portered and a cook prepares all your meals. Machame (also referred to as the "Whiskey route") better suited to the slightly more adventurous hiker, however rewarding him with a scenic splendour such as not seen on the Marangu route. From late afternoon sunsets at Shira, to the misty revelations of Kibo at the great Barranco Wall, the Machame route offers the adventurous hiker a stunning scenic "slide show" over 6 days. The Machame route is normally completed in a minimum of 6 days.<br /><br />There is an added benefit to this, as you are afforded the most valuable commodity on the mountain - acclimatisation. The Machame route takes you high to Lava Tower (4630m) on the day 3 and brings you down by nearly 700m for an overnight at Barranco camp (3950m). This is the secret to successful acclimatization.</p>
Trek Mount Kilimanjaro through Machame Route the most beautiful route up Kilimanjaro.
All your equipment and supplies are portered and a cook prepares all your meals. Machame (also referred to as the "Whiskey route") better suited to the slightly more adventurous hiker, however rewarding him with a scenic splendour such as not seen on the Marangu route. From late afternoon sunsets at Shira, to the misty revelations of Kibo at the great Barranco Wall, the Machame route offers the adventurous hiker a stunning scenic "slide show" over 6 days. The Machame route is normally completed in a minimum of 6 days.
There is an added benefit to this, as you are afforded the most valuable commodity on the mountain - acclimatisation. The Machame route takes you high to Lava Tower (4630m) on the day 3 and brings you down by nearly 700m for an overnight at Barranco camp (3950m). This is the secret to successful acclimatization.
Good to know
- •Duration: approximately 7 days.
- •Confirmation is instant — your spot is secured the moment you book.
- •Offered in 2 languages.
- •Confirm weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable footwear before you go.
Who it's for
Best time to visit
Arusha is rewarding year-round, but spring and early autumn typically bring the most comfortable temperatures and thinner crowds than peak summer. Morning departures tend to be quieter and cooler; booking ahead is recommended in high season as popular climbing slots in Arusha sell out.
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