About this experience
Climbing the 6 days Machame route can be done in a minimum of six days (five nights) on the mountain. With an approximation of 62 km/ 37 miles from gate to gate. It is designed for physically fit people with some hiking experience, but plenty of first time trekker use the route as well and do just fine.
At a glance
- Duration: 144 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Time on the tour144 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide), English (written information)
Tour arrangementPrivate experience
Set aside 144 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What is included
- 2 nights classic standard hotel accommodations; one before and after the trek
- Large portions of fresh, healthy and nutritious foods
- Warm water for washing every day
- Full Board Accommodation – Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
- Lunch
- All meals while on the Mountain
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- Arrival and Departure transfers
- Aluminum dining tables, Large aluminum chairs with backs and armrests, for all meals.
- Portable personal flash toilet
- Rescue fees on mountain
- Experienced professional English speaking mountain guides
- All transportation in destination location
- Accommodation – Bed and Breakfast
- Fair and ethical treatment of porters
- Pulse-oximeter – To measure the oxygen level
- Gamow Bag – Hyperbaric chamber
- VHF handheld radios – Carried on each trek, for easy communication
- All Government Tax and Park Entrance Fees
- Clean, purified drinking water
- Water proof tents on climbing, Mess tent, Crew tents, Cold-weather sleeping mats
- Emergency Oxygen tanks
- Porter to carry your day-pack during the summit attempt.
Not included
- Tips
- Tanzania Visa on arrival
- Personal Expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.)
- Optional Tours (short safari after your climb etc.)
Itinerary and highlights
See the overview, available options and booking details for the experience schedule.
Meeting and pickup information
- Arrive in Tanzania via Kilimanjaro International Airport (KIA – JRO) where by Kilimanjaro Brothers staff will be holding a Kilimanjaro Brothers placard who will transfer you to Moshi town, for you to spend the first night at a hotel of your choice. Those who will arrive through Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA – NBO) in Kenya, will be picked by Shuttle bus to Moshi.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- English — Written
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Kilimanjaro Brothers
Accessibility and practical details
- 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
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Questions about this experience
How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 144 hr.
What are the pickup arrangements?
Arrive in Tanzania via Kilimanjaro International Airport (KIA – JRO) where by Kilimanjaro Brothers staff will be holding a Kilimanjaro Brothers placard who will transfer you to Moshi town, for you to spend the first night at a hotel of your choice. Those who will arrive through Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA – NBO) in Kenya, will be picked by Shuttle bus to Moshi.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide), English (written information).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Adult tickets: age 18+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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