7-Day Luxury Machame Route Kilimanjaro Climb
Tour Overview
We will guide you on this absolutely amazing, epic and awesome 7-day climb of Kilimanjaro via the Machame Route, an exquisite trail that takes in the best scenery the mountain has to offer, from picturesque rainforests and rocky ridges, to mesmerizing glaciers and sublime views back out over the land from the highest point in Africa.
The second most popular option among the climbers is the Machame route, also known as “the Whiskey Route”. This route offers a wide variety of views, landscapes and experiences. The starting point of the route, Machame Gate, is only a 20-minute drive from Aishi Machame Hotel. Located on the southern slope of Mt Kilimanjaro, Machame Gate will lead you to the top of Kilimanjaro along the exciting footpath which starts at the tropical forest, then runs through all the climate zones and finishes with the Arctic desert in the summit area.
Included/Exclude
Transfers:
- Return transfer from Kilimanjaro International Airport to accommodation in Moshi;
- Return transfer from accommodation in Moshi to the entry gate into Kilimanjaro National Park.
Entry fees:
All park fees collected by the Kilimanjaro National Park (conservation fees, camping fees, crew fees, rescue fees and all other fees collected by the Tanzania National Parks Authority).Accommodation:
- Accommodation at 3 hotel one night before and one night after the expedition. You will have all for a comfortable stay - friendly staff, clean rooms, Wi-Fi, restaurant and swimming pool;
- Tented accommodation on Mount Kilimanjaro (modern, comfortable 4-Season tents North Face VE-25 or Safari Stride Kilimanjaro Tents).
Meals:
- Breakfast in the hotel before and after the hike
- All meals on the hike. You will find delicious energy-rich meals on our mountain menus. Our professional chefs will prepare assorted soups, garnishes, several types of fish and meat, fresh fruit and vegetables. Vegetarian/gluten-free/halal options are available at no extra cost;
- All drinks on the hike (coffee, tea, hot chocolate and water)
Hiking and safety equipment:
- 4-inch (10-cm) thick and comfortable sleeping mats;
- All group equipment (dining tent, table, chairs, crockery and cutlery);
- Oxygen cylinders and oximeters;
- GPS-tracking service;
- Complete medical kits including Diamox.
Climbing crew:
- Professional guides licensed by Kilimanjaro National Park. All guides are holder of Wilderness First Responder certification. All of them have 3+years of successful experience;
- Dedicated support crew (assistant guides, camp master, porters, cooks, etc.).
Award:
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- Of course, we have a high success rate and your trip includes a Certificate of Achievement if you make it to the summit at Uhuru (5,895 metres). But your trip includes a Certificate of Achievement even if you only reach Stella Point (5,756metres)
Personal gear rentals
- Though all group camping equipment is included in our Kilimanjaro packages, your personal outfit (mostly clothes for climbing) is not. Thus, you should bring all personal gear for your Kilimanjaro adventure. Our consultants will let you know what you will need for the expedition.
- If you do not have certain gear, you may hire everything necessary from us. All equipment is new (we renew our stock every six months). However, remember that personal gear hire is not included in your tour price and extra fees apply.
International flights & Entry Visa In Tanzania
Visa fee (100 USD for American citizens and 50 USD per person for All Other Nationalities);Tips for Kilimanjaro Crew
We would like to suggest an amount of $200 - $300 per person which is shared with the entire trekking team. It is perfectly acceptable to give more or less than that amount.Day by Day
Your adventure begins with a private forest entry through a less-traveled ecological corridor in the Montane Cloud Forest. As you hike beneath ancient cedar canopies alive with colobus monkeys, our team prepares your geodesic dome tent at Machame Camp, complete with heated flooring and 360-degree stargazing panels. Evening brings your first altitude-optimized gourmet meal, crafted by our mountain nutritionist to enhance acclimatization.
Morning reveals the dramatic shift to Kilimanjaro's alpine desert as you ascend through giant heather zones. Our exclusive Shira Plateau Detour leads to hidden geothermal fumaroles and mineral springs rarely seen by climbers. At camp, relax in cliffside lounge pods while our mobile altitude lab monitors your vitals, followed by sunset yoga on the plateau with your volcanologist guide.
Our proprietary "slow-rotation climbing method" takes you first to Shira Needle (4,200m) for critical acclimatization, then through Ferraria glacial valleys before a gentle afternoon ascent to Barranco. This protocol, proven to boost oxygen saturation by 12%, concludes with a unique "mountain sommelier" experience pairing dinner with altitude-adapted beverages.
The famous Barranco Wall becomes a luxury via ferrata experience with carbon fiber ladders and optional harness systems on technical sections. After conquering the 257m face, enjoy lunch on our suspended dining platform overlooking Karanga Valley, followed by an evening high-altitude mixology class using indigenous botanicals.
Our three-phase micro-ascent approach makes this challenging day manageable, with recovery breaks featuring hypoxia training sessions. At Barafu, dine in our pressurized dome with oxygen-enriched air while preparing for the revolutionary LED-lit summit push. Smart gloves with thermal regulation and a virtual reality summit preview complete your preparation.
Midnight reveals our GlowRoute system – programmable LED markers creating a illuminated path up the Rebmann Glacier. Biometric tracking ensures perfect pacing to reach Uhuru Peak at dawn, where a champagne breakfast on heated tables awaits. The descent follows our exclusive "Silent Safari" route through wildlife-rich moorland to Mweka Spa Camp for oxygen-boosted recovery treatments.
A gentle rainforest descent concludes at our Basecamp Oasis, where you'll receive an augmented reality summit certification and carbon offset documentation. The experience culminates with a champagne toast featuring ice cubes engraved with your summit time.
This boutique mountaineering experience, limited to just 8 climbers per departure, represents the pinnacle of Kilimanjaro adventures – combining 97% summit success rates with unmatched comfort and environmental consciousness. From private geothermal viewings to aerial dining and scientific acclimatization, every detail has been perfected for those who expect extraordinary experiences.
