📝 Overview
Embark on an unforgettable 7-day journey to summit Mount Kilimanjaro via the scenic Machame Route. Known as the “Whiskey Route,” it offers dramatic scenery, proper acclimatization, and a thrilling sunrise summit from Uhuru Peak — the Roof of Africa.
✅ Includes/❌ Excludes
✅ Includes
- Professional English-speaking mountain guides
- Assistant guides, porters, and cook
- All park entry fees and rescue fees
- Kilimanjaro camping accommodation (6 nights)
- All meals on the mountain (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Purified drinking water throughout the trek
- Camping gear (tents, sleeping mats, tables, chairs)
- Transfers to/from Kilimanjaro park gates
- Government taxes and VAT
- Certificate of achievement upon completion
- Pre-trek briefing and safety checks
❌ Excludes
- International or domestic flights
- Accommodation before and after the trek (can be added on request)
- Personal hiking equipment (sleeping bags, trekking poles, etc.)
- Tips for guides, porters, and cook (recommended)
- Travel insurance and evacuation cover
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
- Personal expenses and souvenirs
- Optional tours or add-ons (e.g. safari, Zanzibar)
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The Machame Route is considered moderately difficult. It offers good acclimatization and scenic variety, but it does involve steep climbs, long trekking hours, and high altitude.
The average success rate for reaching Uhuru Peak via the 7-day Machame Route is around 85–90%, due to the additional acclimatization day and gradual elevation gain.
We provide mountain-grade tents (2-person sharing), sleeping mats, mess tents, dining tables, chairs, and cooking equipment. You’ll need to bring your own sleeping bag, or rent one upon request.
The best trekking seasons are January to mid-March and June to October, when the weather is clearer and drier. Avoid the long rains (April–May) and short rains (November).
Absolutely! We offer seamless add-ons to Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and Zanzibar — just let us know and we’ll customize the package.
No. Porters will carry your main duffel bag (up to 15kg). You only carry a small daypack with essentials like water, snacks, rain gear, and a camera.
All meals are freshly prepared by your mountain chef. You’ll be served hearty dishes like rice, pasta, meat, vegetables, fruits, and hot drinks to maintain your energy at altitude.
