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Machame Route Trek
6 Days / 5 Nights
Duration: 6 Days / 5 Nights
Locations: Mount Kilimanjaro (South Approach via Machame Gate)
Group Size: 1 – 6 Persons
Starts /Ends: Machame Gate / Mweka Gate
Overview
The "Whiskey Route" High-Altitude Wilderness Challenge
Kilimora can offer the 6-day Machame trek at approximately USD 2,200 per person. The package includes all required mountain and park fees, professional guides, porters, cook, camping accommodation, meals, drinking water, transfers and standard pre/post-trek arrangements.
Renowned as the “Whiskey Route,” Machame is famed for its dramatic landscapes, diverse ecological zones, and the famous Barranco Wall climb. Traversing underneath the Southern Ice Field, this scenic route provides an exhilarating wilderness camping adventure for active trekkers.
Package Pricing
$2,200
per person
Rate based on shared group departures; custom pricing available for private parties.
What's Included
- Kilimanjaro National Park fees, camping fees, and rescue permits
- High-quality four-season mountain tents and sleeping mats
- Professional wilderness guides, porters, and mountain chef
- Full board mountain meals and purified drinking water
- Round-trip transfers between your hotel and mountain gates
What's Excluded
- Personal mountain gear, boots, and sleeping bags
- Tanzanian Travel insurance covering high-altitude trekking up to 6,000mvisa and travel medical insurance
- Visas, flights, and personal expenses
- Tips for guide and porter mountain crew
Got Questions?
Frequently Asked Questions
How hard is the Barranco Wall scramble?
The Barranco Wall is a non-technical scramble using your hands for balance; guides assist you every step of the way.
Where do we sleep on the Machame Route?
Our private mountain cook prepares hot, energy-dense meals in designated kitchen facilities at each hut.
How does Machame compare to Marangu in difficulty?
Machame is steeper and physically demanding, but offers superior scenery and higher overall summit success.
Is drinking water provided on the trail?
Yes, mountain stream water is boiled and filtered fresh by our crew every morning and evening.
Book Your Machame 6-Day Trek Today
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