Mount Kilimanjaro - Machame route
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At 5895m, Mt. Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain of Africa and is the highest free-standing mountain in the world.
There are seven established routes for a Kilimanjaro trek. As Moana Tanzania, we organize Kilimanjaro treks for all different routes. We make sure that the mountain trek will be enjoyable and a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
What To Expect
Machame gate to Machame camp
Accommodations
Machame camp (in tents)
Food and Drinks
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Kilimanjaro National Park
Elevation: 1800m to 3000m, distance: 11 km, hiking time: 5-7 hours, habitat: rainforest Your journey will start from the Machame village and the nearby Machame gate. Todays trek will lead you through the rainforest to the first stop, the Machame camp.
Machame camp to Shira camp
Accommodations
Shira camp (in tents)
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Kilimanjaro National Park
Elevation: 3000m to 3850m, distance: 9 km, hiking time: 4-6 hours, habitat: moorland After leaving the rainforest behind us, we will continue on an ascending path, crossing the valley along a steep rocky ridge. The route will lead us onto a river gorge until we arrive at Shira camp.
Shira camp to Lava tower to Barranco camp
Accommodations
Barranco camp (in tents)
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Kilimanjaro National Park
Elevation: 3850m to 3950m, distance: 10 km, hiking time: 6-8 hours, habitat: semi desert From the Shira plateau we will continue towards the Kibo peak. You will pass the Lava tower (also called 'sharks tooth' ) and continue up to the Arrow Glacier. Overnight stay at Barranco camp.
Barranco camp to Karanga camp
Accommodations
Karanga camp (in tents)
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Kilimanjaro National Park
Elevation: 3950m to 4040m, distance: 5 km, hiking time: 4-5 hours, habitat: alpine desert During the trek we pass the Barranco Wall to the Karanga Valley. You will stay overnight at the Karanga Camp.
Karanga Camp to Barafu camp
Accommodations
Barafu camp (in tents)
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Kilimanjaro National Park
Elevation: 4040m to 4700m, distance: 4 km, hiking time: 4-5 hours, habitat: alpine desert In the morning we leave Karanga and hit the junction which connects with the Mweka Trail. We continue up to the Barafu Hut. You have now completed the south circuit and you will rest and prepare for the summit at Barafu camp.
Barafu camp to Summit to Mweka camp
Accommodations
Mweka camp (in tents)
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Kilimanjaro National Park
Elevation: 4700m to 5895m and down again to 3100m, hiking time 5-7 hours up, 5-7 hours down, habitat: icy summit You will start to summit between the Rebmann and Ratzell glaciers, making your way up to the Stella Point. Then you will summit the Uhuru peak, after which there will be time to celebrate and make pictures. After that, you will start the descent to Mweka Hut where you will stay overnight.
Mweka camp to Mweka gate and back to Moshi/Arusha
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
Kilimanjaro National Park
Elevation: 3100m down to 1650m, hiking time: 3-4 hours, habitat: forest At this last day of the trek, you will continue your descent from Mweka hut straight to Mweka gate.
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Drinking water troughout the trek
Portable first-aid kit
Accommodation fees
GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Hot water for washing
Portable oxygen tanks & ox meter
Rescue fees
Parking Fees
Guides, cook and porters
Personal items and toiletries & personal mountainclimbing gear
Gratuities
Accommodation in Moshi before and after the mountain trek
Travel insurance
Flight tickets
Laundry service
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Mount Kilimanjaro - Machame route
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Reviews
5 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
"Unforgettable Kilimanjaro Climb with Moana Tanzania
thth00,,Aug 1, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro with Moana Tanzania was an unforgettable experience. The website provided all the necessary information, and the organization was always available to answer any additional questions during our preparation. The climb itself was exceptionally well-organized. The team is experienced and works seamlessly together, which not only boosts the chances of reaching the summit but also fosters a great atmosphere and a constant sense of safety. The cook prepared delicious meals—even when our appetites waned due to the altitude—the guides were knowledgeable, and the porters were always helpful. This was truly an experience to remember. Along the way, we encountered some of the larger organizations with big tent camps and numerous porters and guides. With Moana, we received personalized attention, making our Kilimanjaro experience truly unforgettable. I highly recommend this organization. Thank you, Moana Tanzania, for this incredible adventure. Thank you for making our dream come true. I encourage anyone considering a Kilimanjaro climb to do so with the help of this fantastic organization.
Excellent organisation , highly recommend
Mopi972,,Jan 13, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00In September myself & 3 friends we did an unforgettable trip to Tanzania organised by Moana Tanzania. I must say this was even better than what we expected! Thanks to the amazing team we went to the top of Kilimanjaro with such an authentic joyful and professional group! I hardly can imagine a better organization honestly . They helped us to be ready from home to the summit 🙏🏼✨ They always answer fast and know very well how to make tourist feel safe and heard 💛 And after that, Moana organised for us 4 days of Safaris in different parcs with the hotels guides and everything😨😳! They provided exactly what we needed and always made sure we are satisfied 🙏🏼 I highly recommend this company. Gea is somebody very special that wish and work hard to make Tanzania a better place and satisfy every single tourists that put trust in his hand. Not to mention everybody else that works with him that tattooed our soul with kindness and laughter . We are so grateful 🥹🥰🙏🏼
Climb of Kilimanjaro Mount, Machame Route
paulrW6170AN,,Aug 22, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful Trip with Moana on the Machame Route with Onesmo as our guide. We arrived to the summit and maybe thanks to them ! The atmosphere was really friendly, all the crew happy and nice with us, assuring our comfort always with the smile, we feel the good vibe in this organisation. ! I recommend
Reaching the summit well organizated
christianmatthias,,Mar 21, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The infrastructure with a lot of base camps and public toilets on the Machame route is good and a variety of landscapes and different difficulty levels with short climbing parts lets keep this route interesting. For us two clients, there were 2 guides, one cook and 8 porters. So everything you may need will transported for you and you get fresh fruits and cooked meals daily. Be prepared with medicine for high altitude sickness. Means especially for headache and stomach problems. If you struggeling like me with it, the tour is not easy, but the whole team was there for us to support in every situation and made our stay and rest in tents on the mountain as comfortable and secure as possible to reaching our goal. The team was very flexible and andvised you, if you need one day more to the summit or the tour needs to be adjusted.
Kilimanjaro 7 day Machame route
LightPacker669018,,Nov 6, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thank you Isack, Onesmo and the whole Moana crew for an amazing Kilimanjaro climb! You did a great job and we had a great vacation 🙂 We are super happy that we were able to reach the Uhuru peak in our 7 day Machame route. We recommend for everyone else to book with Moana based on our experience. We wish you all the best and many more happy clients 🙂 Greetings from Slovakia, Simona & Simon
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