Machame is the climbing route which is more difficult route than the Marangu route. The route is known to be the most scenic route of the Kilimanjaro Mountain as it gives the climber an experience of the scenic view. The route is well known due to the success rate of summit for the climbers at it gives a great time for acclimatization on the ascending to the Lover tower and descending to Baranco before heading up to Karanga and the Barafu to the Summit.
Included/Exclude
Cost Includes
- Pick up and drop off at Kilimanjaro International Airport.
- Park fees, camping fees, rescue fees and 18% VAT on tour fees & services which cost nearly 55% of the total cost charged.
- Transportation to & from the mountain gate
- Professional mountain guides, cooks and porters
- 3 meals daily while on the mountain
- Filtered water throughout the trek
- Fair wages for the mountain crew as approved by the Kilimanjaro National Park Authority (KINAPA), Kilimanjaro Association of Tour Operators (KIATO)
- Pre and after Trek accommodation at the hotel, 2 nights at hotel in Moshi with bed & breakfast (BB) meal plan
Cost Excludes
- Both National and international Flights
- Visa cost which is 50$ except for Canadian and USA passport holders which is 100$
- Items of a personal nature
- Medical insurance
- Laundry Services
- A doctor for the group
- Tips and gratitude for the mountain crew
- Portable flush toilet with a toilet tent is extra (US$100 per toilet + toilet tent)
Trip Info
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Availability
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4700m/15,500ft to 5895m/19,340ft Down to 3700m/12,200ft
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Guided
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English & Swahili
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VISA, Master Card & Cash
KILIMANJARO CLIMBING VIA MACHAME TOURE “ THE WHISKY ROUTE”
With this route on second day, you will join other climbers from Lemosho and Shira routes before heading to the lover tower up to the summit and descending through the Mweka gate as it is different from the Marangu route, the ascending route for Machame route is not the same as the descending route, as you will be ascending via the Machame route and descending via the Mweka route to Mweka gate. The six days ascending and descending of the Kilimanjaro Mountain via the Machame route will be in the following manner.
COCA-COLA ROUTE
- Holiday with friends & family.
- As many activities & excursions as can be fitted in to your trip.
- Go any day of the week and most times of the year.
