6 days Private Machame Route Tour
Description
Machame route begins from the south-western side of the mountain; the trail passes through some of the mountains finest features, including the cloud forest of Kilimanjaro’s southern plains, the dry and dusty Shira Plateau and the delightful groundsel-clad Barranco campsite. Furthermore, you have a choice of ascent routes to the summit, with the thrill-seekers opting for the daunting Western Breach route to the summit, while majority head for the lengthy, long winded climb up the Barafu trail, with the Rebmann glacier edging into your field of vision on your left as dawn breaks behind Mawenzi on your right. Furthermore, unlike Marangu route, on Machame route you don’t use the same path to descend as you took to climb up the mountain but instead you come down via the Mweka route, a steep but very pretty descent encompassing inhospitably dry mountain desert and lush lowland forest in a matter of a few hours.
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Pickup Locations & Times
We will pick up our clients at the airport in the arrival hall, the driver will be waiting for them holding a sign with the clients name on it.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(1)
We joined a 6-day Machame Route climb with two people, plus a one-day safari tour in Arusha National Park as an optional tour. Richard, who organized the tour, was very kind and always took the time to answer our many questions. The package also included airport–hotel transfers, and rental equipment was conveniently delivered to our hotel. For the climb, we were supported by a team of 11: two guides, one chef, one waiter, and seven porters. Our mountain guides, Goodluck and Gift, set a pace that matched our fitness level, which made the trek very comfortable. The tent was cozy, and the meals were delicious. Compared to large group tours, the smaller group allowed for more flexibility, and our team was able to secure great camping spots. With the fitness level of people in their 30s, summiting Uhuru Peak in six days was very achievable. One tip: prepare your tips in advance for the final day, as there are recommended guidelines for tipping ammount. After the climb, we spent a day on safari in Arusha National Park. It was only a two-hour drive from Moshi, and we saw a wide variety of animals. For anyone who wants to experience the nature of Tanzania in a small group setting, we highly recommend Kilimanjaro Vikings.
