About this experience
This non-technical Kilimanjaro camping route is one of the most popular and commonly referred to as the ‘whisky’ route due to its popularity and strong nature of the route. Machame starts at the southwest mountain rain forest and involves steep and challenging hikes on the southern circuit which is well designed for acclimatization with natural features taking you high and low. Although this is a non-technical route, there is a small ‘scrambling’ (using your hands and legs) section at the Barranco wall which truly gives you that mountain climbing feeling without any special equipment or experience.
At a glance
- Duration: 168 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Time on the tour168 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide)
Tour arrangementPrivate experience
Set aside 168 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
What is included
- Twice daily health checks with guides and a high-grade medical oximeter
- Boiled drinking water on trek (from 1st camp onwards)
- Hand washing station and small personal wash basin at campsites
- 1 x approx. 100Ltr rubberized hold all bag / packsack
- Trained, certified, and experienced English-speaking Mountain guide/s at KINAPA minimum ratios
- Lunch
- Shared public toilet facilities at campsites
- Dinner
- Pre-climb briefing / equipment check with the guide / tour consultant in Moshi
- Breakfast
- Luggage storage while on trek
- All meals on the mountain and eating utensils, cutlery, bowls, cups etc.
- Specialist tent crew to service and set-up campsites
- All taxes and VAT applicable
- 1 Emergency oxygen cylinder per 5 passengers and first aid kit
- 1 x transfer from a Moshi based lodge/pick up location to park gates per group
- Kilimanjaro Porters Assistance Project monitoring on Kilimanjaro treks for fair treatment standards
- 1 x luggage porter carrying luggage of 15kg per person of personal luggage
- Four season tent(sharing for even numbered+1 single tent for odd numbers)chairs, tables, dining tent
- Basic 1” foam sleeping mattress per person
- All National Park conservation, park entry, camping, and rescue fees as applicable
- Trained and experienced personal mountain cook and waiter
- 1 x transfer from park gates to a Moshi based lodge/drop off location per group
Not included
- Tips / gratuities
- Beverages such as soft drinks, alcohol etc.
- Insurance
- Visas
- Items of a personal nature
- Water on first day of trek
- Metal & hard plastic water bottles, etc. (note: soft plastics are not permitted on the mountain)
- Extra Single tents ($20 per extra tent, per day)
- Comfort upgrades as portable toilet(45 per day-Max 5 pax), foldable bed($20 per bed, per day) etc.
- Flying Doctors Emergency Evacuation membership
- Personal mountain equipment such as sleeping bags, walking poles, etc(Please request pack guideline)
- Extra guides or extra luggage porters ($35 per guide per day, $20 per luggage porter per day)
Itinerary and highlights
See the overview, available options and booking details for the experience schedule.
Meeting and pickup information
- Our guide will visit your pre climb lodge the day before your trek to do a briefing and coordinate the start time the next day. You can make your own way to our headquarters near Moshi town and you will see a Shah Tours board on the street with a black and green gate to enter our office.
- Your guide will visit your base lodge / pre climb lodge the day before your trek to do a briefing and coordinate the start time the next day. The next morning you should see your guide and our vehicle at your lodge reception or in the parking area. If you cannot see our driver / guide you can ask the reception of your lodge to get in touch.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Shah Tours Travel Ltd.
Accessibility and practical details
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- Not recommended for travelers with lung problems or other known altitude related medical conditions
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 168 hr.
What are the pickup arrangements?
Your guide will visit your base lodge / pre climb lodge the day before your trek to do a briefing and coordinate the start time the next day. The next morning you should see your guide and our vehicle at your lodge reception or in the parking area. If you cannot see our driver / guide you can ask the reception of your lodge to get in touch.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Adult tickets: age 16+. 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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