Machame Route

Conquering Kilimanjaro is the ultimate adventure on every trekker's bucket list; reaching the summit of Africa's highest peak and watching the sunrise from the top of the world's tallest freestanding mountain.

Machame is the most popular route for climbing Kilimanjaro, faster and also tougher than the Lemosho route. Although not technically difficult, the trails are more strenuous and steeper. However, Machame is popular for a reason.

This route has a great track record, with a reported 60% of climbers reaching the summit. The Machame trek is camping-based and we believe that this offers a more adventurous trekking experience. Although the camping conditions are simple, the service from our porter team is fantastic.

Facts :-

Ascent Distance: 40.16 Km

20.6 Km (Mweka Route)

TOTAL DISTANCE: 60.76 Km

No Of People Climbing – 20,339 PER YEAR

Trek Difficulty: Strenuous

Highlight: Very Crowded, Most Popular

Mount Kilimanajaro

Our Services

Why Choose Machame Route

The Machame route is relatively difficult as climbers need to be able to ascend the Barranco Wall on day four

Machame Route Success Rate

The Machame route provides ideal opportunities to climb high and then sleep

Machame Route Pros & Cons

Machame Route Pros & Cons display the success rate, acclimatization profile,

Machame Route Packages

6 Day

6 Days Machame Route

6 Day |5 Night

7 Day

7 Days Machame Route

7 Day | 6 Night

Kilimanjaro Travel Guide

Best Time to Climb Kilimanjaro

Although it's technically possible to trek Tanzania's Mount Kilimanjaro year-round,

Kilimanjaro Tipping Guide

The Kilimanjaro tipping ceremony is an important and fun custom that happens at the end of every Kilimanjaro climb.

Kilimanjaro Foods

When people think about backpacking and camping, the Kilimanjaro Food that comes to mind usually

Weather at Kilimanjaro

Kilimanjaro’s weather can be best understood by studying the dominant trade and anti-trade winds that pass through the region.

Kilimanjaro Climb Cost

Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro is an epic adventure trip. We’re excited for you that you’re considering doing it with us!

Kilimanjaro Gear List

Guide companies will generally include group cooking equipment, tents, sleeping pads, and water filters.

Kilimanjaro FAQs

Tanzania has three major international airports: Dar es Salaam (DAR), Zanzibar (ZNZ) and Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO).

Kilimanjaro Porters

A friendly face, Kilimanjaro Porters might hand you a cup of coffee as you tie your boots.

Private Toilet Tents On Kilimanjaro

For this there is a cost to cover the toilet attendant, who carries, pitches, cleans, and

Kilimanjaro Travel Insurance

Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) and its severe forms, High Altitude Pulmonary Edema (HACE) and High

Kilimanjaro Rescue

In the rare case when a climber gets ill or seriously injured on Mount Kilimanjaro, a helicopter evacuation may be required.

Kilimanjaro Altitude Sickness

The most common factor that stops many climbers from reaching the summit is not the fitness required for the hike, but altitude sickness

Kilimanjaro Accommodation

You Are Ready To Climb Kilimanjaro. In Our Accommodation Page, You Will Find Most Popular Accommodation, Which Our Climbers Will Be

Testimonials

People Talk About Us

Thank you so much for the amazing trips and for the interesting guides! We loved the vacation that we took last month. It was exactly as we imagined it, and even better! Again their attention to us and the ability to adjust, was remarkable! We highly recommend using Kilimanjaro Dreamers and will use them again on future adventures!!

Susan J.

29 years

Kilimanjaro Dreamers is a local safari tour operator based in Arusha, Tanzania. My wife and I went on our first Safari in July 2019, they are super-dependable and trustworthy. It feels really good to be putting money directly into the hands of local companies and not have fat margins skimmed off by middlemen. For me, this is really important.

Palo Alto

32 years

It's our dream to climb Mount Kilimanjaro and submit on the top of Africa 5895m uhuru peak. We took 7 Days Machame route and it was the best route to climb Mount Kilimanjaro though most of us were never serious trekkers but yes, we had a common thing: Love for nature and trained for 3 months prior to this trip. It's the adventure of a lifetime. Kilimanjaro Dreamers really put their attention to details I can recommend them highly enough!

Carla j

35 years

Thank you once again all at Kilimanjaro Expedition for the unforgettable days! Thomas Jonas for all info, fast responding and arranging. A save feeling to be picked up en brought back at the airport. Thomas, I’ve learned a lot about the country, Kilimanjaro, vegetation and the culture. You’re a great guide and person! Hillary, it was pleasure in the parcs driving around with you and to spot a diversity of beautiful animals so near.

Nathalie

29 years

We did the 7-day Lemosho trek and a 4-day safari. It was an absolutely amazing trip. Kilimanjaro Dreamers out did themselves with the best guides, chef and porters. Our guides, Jonas and Hillary, were extremely knowledgeable, professional, personable and capable. We really enjoyed getting to know them throughout the trip.

Machame Route

Machame Route

Facts :-

Mount Kilimanajaro

Our Services

Why Choose Machame Route

Machame Route Success Rate

Machame Route Pros & Cons

Kilimanjaro Dreamers

Machame Route Packages

6 Days Machame Route

6 Days Machame Route

7 Days Machame Route

7 Days Machame Route

Mount Kilimanjaro

Kilimanjaro Travel Guide

Best Time to Climb Kilimanjaro

Kilimanjaro Tipping Guide

Kilimanjaro Foods

Weather at Kilimanjaro

Kilimanjaro Climb Cost

Kilimanjaro Gear List

Kilimanjaro FAQs

Kilimanjaro Porters

Private Toilet Tents On Kilimanjaro

Kilimanjaro Travel Insurance

Kilimanjaro Rescue

Kilimanjaro Altitude Sickness

Kilimanjaro Accommodation

Testimonials

People Talk About Us

Susan J.

29 years

Palo Alto

32 years

Carla j

35 years

Nathalie

29 years

Jake

30 years

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