Tanzania
9-Day Kilimanjaro: Machame Route
Seven days on the mountain via the scenic Machame route, with hotel nights in Moshi before and after your climb to Uhuru Peak.
Price on request
Kilimanjaro Region, northern Tanzania
Kilimanjaro
Stand on the Roof of Africa at 5,895 m
- Country
- Tanzania
- Region
- Kilimanjaro Region, northern Tanzania
- Type
- Mountain Trek
- Best months to visit
- Jan–Mar, Jun–Oct
Overview
Kilimanjaro is Africa’s highest mountain and the world’s tallest free-standing peak. No technical climbing is needed: with good preparation, a sensible route and time to acclimatise, fit walkers can reach Uhuru Peak on the crater rim.
The climb passes through five climate zones, from farmland and rainforest through heather and alpine desert to the glaciers of the summit.
- Africa’s highest summit
- Five climate zones
- No technical climbing
- Sunrise above the clouds
What you'll see
Rainforest with colobus monkeys, giant groundsels and lobelias on the high moorland, the Barranco Wall, and a summit sunrise above the clouds with views over the glaciers.
Wildlife you may see
- Colobus monkey
Things to do
- 01
Machame route (7 days)
Scenic and popular, with good acclimatisation profile.
- 02
Lemosho route (8 days)
Quieter start through remote rainforest; excellent success rates.
- 03
Marangu route (6 days)
The only route with hut accommodation.
- 04
Rongai route (7 days)
Approaches from the drier north side, near the Kenyan border.
Best time
- Jan: Great time
- Feb: Great time
- Mar: Great time
- Apr: Possible
- May: Possible
- Jun: Great time
- Jul: Great time
- Aug: Great time
- Sep: Great time
- Oct: Great time
- Nov: Possible
- Dec: Possible
The driest and most popular months are January to mid-March and June to October. Avoid the long rains of April and May.
Getting there
Fly into Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), or travel by road from Nairobi to Moshi or Arusha (about 6–7 hours, including the border).
Where to stay
Luxury
Boutique hotels in Moshi or Arusha before and after the climb, with private mountain crews.
We'll suggest camps and lodges that fit your dates and budget.
Comfort
Comfortable hotels in Moshi; mountain camping with quality tents and a mess tent.
We'll suggest camps and lodges that fit your dates and budget.
Budget
Simple guesthouses in Moshi and group climbs on the Marangu or Machame routes.
We'll suggest camps and lodges that fit your dates and budget.
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