6-Day Machame Route Open Joining Group
Overview
Experience Mount Kilimanjaro on our 6-Day Machame Route Open Joining Group, designed for 2–10 climbers. Enjoy a scenic trek, professional mountain support, and the opportunity to climb with an international group at an affordable price.
Why Choose This Package?
- Small international group of 2–10 climbers
- Affordable joining-group experience
- Professional guides and dedicated mountain crew
- Quality camping equipment and nutritious meals
- Daily support and mountain safety monitoring
Machame Route Characteristics
Known as the “Whiskey Route,” Machame is one of Kilimanjaro’s most scenic trails. It features lush rainforest, dramatic ridges, volcanic landscapes, and spectacular mountain views, with a challenging but rewarding trekking experience.
Detailed Itinerary
Registration at Machame Gate. Trek through dense montane rainforest with colobus monkeys. Gradual ascent. Camp in moorland zone. (5-7 hours, 11 km, +1,200m)
Leave rainforest, enter heather and moorland zone. Spectacular views of Kibo peak and Western Breach. Arrive at Shira Plateau. (4-6 hours, 5 km, +840m)
KEY ACCLIMATIZATION DAY! Climb to Lava Tower (4,630m), then descend to Barranco. "Climb high, sleep low" principle. (6-8 hours, 10 km, +790m/-670m)
Conquer the famous Barranco Wall (not technical but exciting). Traverse series of valleys and ridges to Karanga. Short day for additional acclimatization. (4-5 hours, 5 km, +75m)
Short but steep climb to Barafu Camp (base camp). Rocky, barren landscape. Rest, early dinner, sleep before midnight summit attempt. (3-4 hours, 4 km, +605m)
Final descent through lush rainforest. Collect summit certificates at Mweka Gate. Celebrate your achievement! Transfer to hotel for hot shower and rest. (3-4 hours, 10 km, -1,460m)
What's Included & Excluded
Included
- Pre-climb briefing and gear check with your mountain guide before the trek
- Two nights’ accommodation in a Moshi hotel mid-range level.
- Kilimanjaro National Park conservation fees
- Camping fees
- Quality, waterproof, four-season mountain tents on a twin-sharing basis
- Quality mess tent equipped with tables and chairs
- Three fresh, nutritious meals daily throughout the mountain trek
- Clean, purified drinking water throughout the climb
- Professional, experienced mountain guides for safe and personal support
- Dedicated porters and professional mountain cook
- Fair crew salaries for guides, porters, and cook
- Mountain rescue and stretcher support fees
- Emergency oxygen and essential mountain safety support
- Comfortable sleeping mattress
- All mountain transfers, including transfers to and from your Moshi hotel
- Kilimanjaro summit certificate upon successful completion
- 18% Government VAT
- Hotel upgrade: Available on request
- Portable toilet: USD 150 shared cost (optional)
- Portable bed: USD 200 per climber (optional)
- Camping shower: USD 200 shared cost (optional)
- airport pick up and drop off
Not Included
- International and domestic flights
- Tanzania visa fees
- 5% non-refundable payment gateway surcharge on online card payments
- Alcoholic drinks, beer, and bottled beverages
- Personal expenses, including laundry, telephone calls, and other personal purchases
- Any meals, accommodation, or services not specifically mentioned in the itinerary
- Personal trekking equipment, including sleeping bags, hiking boots, clothing, and other personal gear
- Trekking equipment rental, unless specifically stated as included
- Travel insurance
- Travel insurance
- Mountain crew tips and gratuities — we recommend $250–$350+ per climber
- Any government-imposed increase in park fees, taxes, or other mandatory charges