Climbing Kilimanjaro - Machame Route
Description
All your equipment and supplies are carried by porters and a cook prepares all your meals. Unlike the Marangu Route where you sleep in huts, on the Machame you sleep in tents (tents are included), and the porters will pitch your tent for you. Meals are served in a dinner tent or on a blanket outside. This makes the Machame, which is referred to as the "Whiskey Route," better suited to more adventurous hikers, and it also rewards you with better views than other Routes. From late afternoon sunsets at Shira, to the misty revelations of Kibo's great Barranco Wall, the Machame Route offers the spunky hiker a continuous scenic slide show.
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Important Information
- 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
Reviews(581)
A very good trip overall. The guides are very service-minded and made the trip very memorable. Would recommend to use Zara
Amazing experience and great guides!
Absolutely brilliant. Can’t recommend Zara highly enough.
I had such a positive experience on our Kilimanjaro trip. The boys went above and beyond to make everything as comfortable as possible, and the attention to detail was honestly spot on. They were friendly, professional and incredibly attentive throughout the whole trip. Couldn’t have asked for a better team!! Highly recommend!
From the very beginning there no doubt Zara tours are extremely professional and kind people. We were treated far better than what we hoped for!! The first 4 days a walk were very easy while the 5th day was incredibly difficult!
Dear Guest, Thank you for sharing your experience. We are delighted that you found Zara Tanzania Adventures professional, kind, and supportive from the very beginning, and that the service exceeded your expectations. We also appreciate your honest reflection on the Machame Route. The final stages can be very challenging, and we are pleased that the overall journey was such a positive one. Asante sana for choosing Zara Tanzania Adventures.
Fantastic experience. The first 4 days were magnificent, but the journey from base camp to top was extremely difficult. Recommended if you want an experience beyond the usual.
Dear Guest, Thank you for sharing your experience. We are delighted that the journey gave you such a memorable adventure and that the first days of the climb were especially rewarding. We also appreciate your honest note about how demanding the summit section can be. Reaching the top is a major challenge, and we are pleased that the experience felt worthwhile and truly out of the ordinary. Asante sana for choosing Zara Tanzania Adventures.
The experience with Zara Tours has been excellent. We have felt great support from the beginning and you feel part of a team. Our guide John and the second guide Justin were very understanding with us and facilitated and enriched the experience a lot. We did the Machame route in 6 days. It is intense, but certainly with the advice they give you and the good follow-up, it has been a unique experience that the whole group values as excellent. Thank you!
Dear Guest, Thank you for your wonderful review. We are delighted that your 6-day Machame Route climb was such a rewarding experience and that you felt supported as part of a strong team from the very beginning. Your kind words about John and Justin mean a great deal to us. We are especially pleased that their guidance, understanding, and careful support helped make the challenging climb both manageable and memorable for your group. Asante sana for choosing Zara Tanzania Adventures. We will gladly share your appreciation with John, Justin, and the entire mountain team.
A very good experience, John the guide was very attentive along with Justin, they took care of us during the whole route and we reached the summit. Their experience and professionalism stand out!
Dear Guest, Thank you for your wonderful review and recommendation. We are delighted that John and Justin took such good care of you throughout the route and helped you successfully reach the summit. Your kind words about their experience, professionalism, and attentive support mean a great deal to us. Asante sana for choosing Zara Tanzania Adventures.
Very good experience and very good team. John has a lot of experience and knowledfe toshare and walking with Justin was very enjoyable and fun. The porters and cook team were also great and they make a big effort on the whole process. Couldn't have done it without them!
Dear Guest, Thank you for sharing your wonderful review. We are delighted that you had such a positive Kilimanjaro experience and felt well supported by the entire team. Your kind words about John’s experience and knowledge, Justin’s friendly company, and the hard work of the porters and cook team mean a great deal to us. We are pleased that everyone’s effort helped make your climb possible and memorable. Asante sana for choosing Zara Tanzania Adventures.
My Guide was Ibra. He and his crew were really nice and I’m glad to have a crew like that to do this trip with. Thank you for everything! Ibra und his crew are the best!
Dear Guest, Thank you for your wonderful review. We are delighted that Ibra and his crew made your journey so enjoyable through their kindness, support, and teamwork. Your appreciation means a great deal to the entire mountain team, and we will gladly share your kind words with them. Asante sana for choosing Zara Tanzania Adventures.
