Climb Mt. Kilimanjaro in 7 days – Machame route (+1 free day in Arusha) This is a 7-day group mountaineering to the summit of Kilimanjaro. The Machame route, also known as “the Whiskey Way”, is one of the most beautiful routes to climb Kilimanjaro, especially because of the diversity of its landscape. While on the Machame route, you will journey through thick forests, groundsel trees, volcanic canyons and on the last days through sera's and ice glaciers. Enjoy the view along the way. We offer exceptional product for small groups or individuals wanting to climb Kilimanjaro and go on Safari. This package include the transfer and the hotel before and after de Kilimanjaro climb, the Kilimanjaro climb and a safari after.

Tour Features

Budget Tour: This tour includes budget camping and lodges.
Can be Customized: You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Private Tour: This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
Not for solo travelers: Solo travelers cannot book this private tour.
Can start any day: If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Minimum age of 3 years: The minimum age for this tour is 3 years.

Accommodation & Meals

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost

Day Accommodation Meals
1 HB
Arusha
Breakfast & Lunch Included
2 FB
Mount Kilimanjaro National Park
Breakfast & Lunch Included with Drinks
3 FB
Mount Kilimanjaro National Park
All Meals Included with Drinks
4 FB
Mount Kilimanjaro National Park
All Meals Included with Drinks
5 FB
Mount Kilimanjaro National Park
All Meals Included with Drinks
6 FB
Mount Kilimanjaro National Park
All Meals Included with Drinks
7 FB
Mount Kilimanjaro National Park
All Meals Included with Drinks
8 HB
Breakfast & Lunch Included with Drinks
  • 1
    Kilimanjaro Airport to Arusha city

    Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro airport, our representative will meet you and drive you to your hotel for your first evening in Tanzania. Arusha is a major international diplomatic hub. The city hosts and is regarded as the de facto capital of the East African Community. Arusha is surrounded by some of Africa's most famous landscapes and national parks. Situated below Mount Meru on the eastern edge of the eastern branch of the Great Rift Valley, it has a mild climate. The road transfer from the Kilimanjaro International Airport to your lodge will take about 1 hour, so sit back and enjoy the ride through the city's sub-urban arriving at your lodge for a well-deserved overnight. On this day before the beginning of your Kilimanjaro experience, our guide will do a briefing during which a gear check shall be made. These essential steps will assure security for all, and increase significantly the level of success. The previously completed and submitted medical forms shall be reviewed together. Do not hesitate to inquire for further information. You shall be introduced as well to your trekking mates during the briefing. Night at Arusha Ahadi Lodge with breakfast

    Main Destination: Arusha

    Accommodation: HB,

    Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & Lunch Included

  • 2
    Arusha City - Kilimanjaro National Park - Kilimanjaro Nation

    Private transfer from your hotel to Kilimanjaro National Park for the start of your climb. Machame Gate (1,790m/5,872’) –> Machame Camp (2,980m/9,776’) Today after breakfast we will drive from Arusha to Machame Gate where you sign in and get a permit to start climbing. We join the climbing crew here and together we start climbing. Your guide will tell exactly what to expect each day: weather-wise, the nature of the trail and the wildlife that you will grow to know so well. Do not hesitate to ask your guide while you are hiking to point out any special features that might interest you. Machame Camp The night will be spend at Machame Camp. You will enjoy your first meal of the expedition. Note : Time and Camping place can be modifided according to the clients, weather and reaction to altitude.

    Main Destination: Mount Kilimanjaro National Park

    Accommodation: FB,

    Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & Lunch Included with Drinks

  • 3
    Kilimanjaro National Park - Machame Camp - Shira Camp

    Machame Camp (2,980m/9,776’)–> Shira camp (3,650m/11,975’) Today is an easy paced acclimatization day. We will continue our hiking through streams, a river gorge and moorlands. Camp is set a little higher on the Shira Plateau with expansive view of Kilimanjaro. There is an optional hike in the afternoon where you can enjoy the large scenecios and lobelias that grow at this elevation. Shira Camp We will spend the night at Shira Camp. This camp offers a great view of the Kibo Peak. At this location which displays vast prairies and bushes, you will find them regrouped to face the cold and wind. At night, the sky is covered with thousands of stars and you can admire the famous Southern Cross and hear the distant cries of jackals. The next morning, you can not miss the presence of buffalos, or elands.

    Main Destination: Mount Kilimanjaro National Park

    Accommodation: FB,

    Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included with Drinks

  • 4
    Shira Camp - Lava Tower - Barranco Camp

    Moir (4,164m/13,660’) –> Tour Lava (4,650m/15,257’) –> Barranco (3,950m/12,960’) Today, we will hike to elevation of 15,000 feet before descending to our camp. We will pass by Lava Tower; you will have the opportunity to climb. This area will
be your first introduction to alpine zone where the only plant life is the heartiest of grass and lichens. You ascend through the moorlands to alpine desert zone. You will climb slowly. Barranco Camp Barranco Camp, where we will spend the night, is located in a beautiful valley, with stunning views of Mount Meru, the twin volcano of Mount Kilimanjaro. You will also have the Heim glacier views, the southern slope of Kibo, not to mention the impressive Barranco Wall.

    Main Destination: Mount Kilimanjaro National Park

    Accommodation: FB,

    Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included with Drinks

  • 5
    Barranco Camp - Karanga Camp

    Barranco (3,870m/12,700’) –> Karanga (3,995m/13,107’) As the slope is steep we climb rapidly which gives a wonderful view of the area. We think we see the summit of the wall but as we reach it we realise it was not... but never mind, it's the beginning of the day and we're full of beans! More over, the landscape is so beautiful that we really enjoy this trail to the summit that we reach approximately less than two hours after we left the camp. Once at the top, Heim glacier is overhanging. After a quick break we start to descend in a desert landscape as far as Karanga valley. Then the vegetation is back again offering a stunning contrast. We rapidly reach the bottom of the valley where runs what will be our last source of water until Kibo, the top of Kilimanjaro. Here lies the last difficulty of the day, a steep rocky wall that we climb in laces. Twenty minutes later we reach Karanga camp... in the clouds. Karanga Camp We will spend the night at Karanga camp located below Heim, Kersten & Decken glaciers.

    Main Destination: Mount Kilimanjaro National Park

    Accommodation: FB,

    Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included with Drinks

  • 6
    Karanga Camp - Barafu Camp

    Karanga (3,995m/13,107’) –> Barafu (4,605m/15,109’) Today, we will hike to an elevation of 15,000 feet before descending to our camp. We will pass by Lava Tower; you will have the opportunity to climb it. This area will be your first introduction to the alpine zone where the only plant life is the heartiest of grass and lichens. You ascend through the moorlands to the alpine desert zone. You will climb slowly. Barafu Camp We will spend the night at Barafu camp, after a dinner cooked by our chef on site.

    Main Destination: Mount Kilimanjaro National Park

    Accommodation: FB,

    Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included with Drinks

  • 7
    Barafu Camp - Uhuru Peak - Mweka Camp

    At midnight you will begin ascent to Uhuru Peak. You are going to complete some serious achievements and goals. Hiking from six to eight hours from the camp will bring your life into perspective, when you stand on the top of the highest free standing mountain in the world. The weather will tell you how long you are going to spend on the top of Africa for taking pictures and rolling up your trip. From the summit will take approximately three hours hike and have a short stop for lunch around Barafu camp. Later, to proceed and make to Mweka Camp where you are going to spend your last night on Kilimanjaro and have your victory celebration! Camp Mweka You shall spend your last night on the conquered volcano, the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro at Mweka Camp, located more than 9,000’ (almost 3,000m) lower than the summit reached. It will be time to celebrate your victory with great satisfaction!

    Main Destination: Mount Kilimanjaro National Park

    Accommodation: FB,

    Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included with Drinks

  • 8
    Mweka Camp - Mweka Gate - Arusha City

    Today is our last hike. The hike is steep in places and may be slippery if it is a wet day. Please use trekking poles. At Mweka Gate you will say goodbye to your
mountain crew and enjoy your picnic lunch. We will drive to Arusha for hot shower and an early dinner. For those of you who will return home, we shall say Goodbye for those who would like to see more of Tanzania, it will be a pleasure to take you in some of the most amazing national parks or would you like a relaxing time on the spice island of Zanzibar, we could also arrange for that. Night at Arusha Ahadi Lodge. Half Board

    Main Destination:

    Accommodation: HB,

    Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & Lunch Included with Drinks

Includes
  • Park fees (for non-residents)
  • All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
  • Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
  • All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
  • All Taxes/VAT
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips: tipping guideline of 56 per person per day for the guide and crew
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Excludes
  • International flights (from/to the client's home country)
  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)

Important to Know

  • This tour is not available to solo travelers or groups larger than 14 people.
  • Rates are per person and exclude the international flightfrom/to your home country.
  • This tour accepts children who are 3 years and older.

Rates Per Person

Start Dates

Solo

1 room

2 people

1 room

3 people

2 room

4 people

2 room

4+ people

3 room
Feb 20 2023 to Dec 20 2023 $-1 $ $ $ $

Getting There

Tanzania is a beautiful East African country with neighbours Kenya to the north and Mozambique to the south and the Indian Ocean to the east. It is known for its vibrant culture, wonderful national parks, diverse fauna and flora and of course the great wildebeest migration. If you are planning a safari trip to Tanzania then you should find out all about flights to Tanzania, passport and visa requirements.
Tanzania’s main airport is Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) located 13km/8mi southwest of Dar es Salaam. The latter is the entry point for visitors to the southern parks.
Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) is situated 46km/29mi east of Arusha, the gateway of Tanzania’s most popular Northern safari circuit.

Yes, a transfer from and back to the airport is included

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  • Offices In :

    Arusha-Tanzania
  • Size :

    6
  • Member Of :

    TATO
  • Tour Types :

    Adventure, Beach Holidays, City Tours, Cultural Safari, Family trips, Hiking, Honeymoon, Museum Tours and volunteers
  • Destinations :

    Tanzania
  • Our mission is to make sure that we live up to our promise, and that is ensuring the hustle-free process of booking and planning a holiday in Tanzania.

    We are aware of the uniqueness of our clients; therefore treat each of their desire and whims individually.

    Feel free to discuss your interests, style, budget, time frame, and any other factors that would influence your safari. We are aware that traveling is an investment; therefore we strive to make sure you get the best value for your money.


Tour Features

Budget Tour: This tour includes budget camping and lodges.
Can be Customized: You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Private Tour: This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
Not for solo travelers: Solo travelers cannot book this private tour.
Can start any day: If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Minimum age of 3 years: The minimum age for this tour is 3 years.

Accommodation & Meals

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost

Day Accommodation Meals
1 HB,
Arusha
Breakfast & Lunch Included
2 FB,
Mount Kilimanjaro National Park
Breakfast & Lunch Included with Drinks
3 FB,
Mount Kilimanjaro National Park
All Meals Included with Drinks
4 FB,
Mount Kilimanjaro National Park
All Meals Included with Drinks
5 FB,
Mount Kilimanjaro National Park
All Meals Included with Drinks
6 FB,
Mount Kilimanjaro National Park
All Meals Included with Drinks
7 FB,
Mount Kilimanjaro National Park
All Meals Included with Drinks
8 HB,
Breakfast & Lunch Included with Drinks
  • 1
    Kilimanjaro Airport to Arusha city

    Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro airport, our representative will meet you and drive you to your hotel for your first evening in Tanzania. Arusha is a major international diplomatic hub. The city hosts and is regarded as the de facto capital of the East African Community. Arusha is surrounded by some of Africa's most famous landscapes and national parks. Situated below Mount Meru on the eastern edge of the eastern branch of the Great Rift Valley, it has a mild climate. The road transfer from the Kilimanjaro International Airport to your lodge will take about 1 hour, so sit back and enjoy the ride through the city's sub-urban arriving at your lodge for a well-deserved overnight. On this day before the beginning of your Kilimanjaro experience, our guide will do a briefing during which a gear check shall be made. These essential steps will assure security for all, and increase significantly the level of success. The previously completed and submitted medical forms shall be reviewed together. Do not hesitate to inquire for further information. You shall be introduced as well to your trekking mates during the briefing. Night at Arusha Ahadi Lodge with breakfast

    Main Destination: Arusha

    Accommodation: HB, ,

    Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & Lunch Included

  • 2
    Arusha City - Kilimanjaro National Park - Kilimanjaro Nation

    Private transfer from your hotel to Kilimanjaro National Park for the start of your climb. Machame Gate (1,790m/5,872’) –> Machame Camp (2,980m/9,776’) Today after breakfast we will drive from Arusha to Machame Gate where you sign in and get a permit to start climbing. We join the climbing crew here and together we start climbing. Your guide will tell exactly what to expect each day: weather-wise, the nature of the trail and the wildlife that you will grow to know so well. Do not hesitate to ask your guide while you are hiking to point out any special features that might interest you. Machame Camp The night will be spend at Machame Camp. You will enjoy your first meal of the expedition. Note : Time and Camping place can be modifided according to the clients, weather and reaction to altitude.

    Main Destination: Mount Kilimanjaro National Park

    Accommodation: FB, ,

    Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & Lunch Included with Drinks

  • 3
    Kilimanjaro National Park - Machame Camp - Shira Camp

    Machame Camp (2,980m/9,776’)–> Shira camp (3,650m/11,975’) Today is an easy paced acclimatization day. We will continue our hiking through streams, a river gorge and moorlands. Camp is set a little higher on the Shira Plateau with expansive view of Kilimanjaro. There is an optional hike in the afternoon where you can enjoy the large scenecios and lobelias that grow at this elevation. Shira Camp We will spend the night at Shira Camp. This camp offers a great view of the Kibo Peak. At this location which displays vast prairies and bushes, you will find them regrouped to face the cold and wind. At night, the sky is covered with thousands of stars and you can admire the famous Southern Cross and hear the distant cries of jackals. The next morning, you can not miss the presence of buffalos, or elands.

    Main Destination: Mount Kilimanjaro National Park

    Accommodation: FB, ,

    Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included with Drinks

  • 4
    Shira Camp - Lava Tower - Barranco Camp

    Moir (4,164m/13,660’) –> Tour Lava (4,650m/15,257’) –> Barranco (3,950m/12,960’) Today, we will hike to elevation of 15,000 feet before descending to our camp. We will pass by Lava Tower; you will have the opportunity to climb. This area will
be your first introduction to alpine zone where the only plant life is the heartiest of grass and lichens. You ascend through the moorlands to alpine desert zone. You will climb slowly. Barranco Camp Barranco Camp, where we will spend the night, is located in a beautiful valley, with stunning views of Mount Meru, the twin volcano of Mount Kilimanjaro. You will also have the Heim glacier views, the southern slope of Kibo, not to mention the impressive Barranco Wall.

    Main Destination: Mount Kilimanjaro National Park

    Accommodation: FB, ,

    Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included with Drinks

  • 5
    Barranco Camp - Karanga Camp

    Barranco (3,870m/12,700’) –> Karanga (3,995m/13,107’) As the slope is steep we climb rapidly which gives a wonderful view of the area. We think we see the summit of the wall but as we reach it we realise it was not... but never mind, it's the beginning of the day and we're full of beans! More over, the landscape is so beautiful that we really enjoy this trail to the summit that we reach approximately less than two hours after we left the camp. Once at the top, Heim glacier is overhanging. After a quick break we start to descend in a desert landscape as far as Karanga valley. Then the vegetation is back again offering a stunning contrast. We rapidly reach the bottom of the valley where runs what will be our last source of water until Kibo, the top of Kilimanjaro. Here lies the last difficulty of the day, a steep rocky wall that we climb in laces. Twenty minutes later we reach Karanga camp... in the clouds. Karanga Camp We will spend the night at Karanga camp located below Heim, Kersten & Decken glaciers.

    Main Destination: Mount Kilimanjaro National Park

    Accommodation: FB, ,

    Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included with Drinks

  • 6
    Karanga Camp - Barafu Camp

    Karanga (3,995m/13,107’) –> Barafu (4,605m/15,109’) Today, we will hike to an elevation of 15,000 feet before descending to our camp. We will pass by Lava Tower; you will have the opportunity to climb it. This area will be your first introduction to the alpine zone where the only plant life is the heartiest of grass and lichens. You ascend through the moorlands to the alpine desert zone. You will climb slowly. Barafu Camp We will spend the night at Barafu camp, after a dinner cooked by our chef on site.

    Main Destination: Mount Kilimanjaro National Park

    Accommodation: FB, ,

    Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included with Drinks

  • 7
    Barafu Camp - Uhuru Peak - Mweka Camp

    At midnight you will begin ascent to Uhuru Peak. You are going to complete some serious achievements and goals. Hiking from six to eight hours from the camp will bring your life into perspective, when you stand on the top of the highest free standing mountain in the world. The weather will tell you how long you are going to spend on the top of Africa for taking pictures and rolling up your trip. From the summit will take approximately three hours hike and have a short stop for lunch around Barafu camp. Later, to proceed and make to Mweka Camp where you are going to spend your last night on Kilimanjaro and have your victory celebration! Camp Mweka You shall spend your last night on the conquered volcano, the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro at Mweka Camp, located more than 9,000’ (almost 3,000m) lower than the summit reached. It will be time to celebrate your victory with great satisfaction!

    Main Destination: Mount Kilimanjaro National Park

    Accommodation: FB, ,

    Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included with Drinks

  • 8
    Mweka Camp - Mweka Gate - Arusha City

    Today is our last hike. The hike is steep in places and may be slippery if it is a wet day. Please use trekking poles. At Mweka Gate you will say goodbye to your
mountain crew and enjoy your picnic lunch. We will drive to Arusha for hot shower and an early dinner. For those of you who will return home, we shall say Goodbye for those who would like to see more of Tanzania, it will be a pleasure to take you in some of the most amazing national parks or would you like a relaxing time on the spice island of Zanzibar, we could also arrange for that. Night at Arusha Ahadi Lodge. Half Board

    Main Destination:

    Accommodation: HB, ,

    Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & Lunch Included with Drinks

Includes & Excludes

  • Park fees (for non-residents)
  • All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
  • Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
  • All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
  • All Taxes/VAT
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips: tipping guideline of 56 per person per day for the guide and crew
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
  • International flights (from/to the client's home country)
  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)

Rates Per Person

Start Dates

Solo

1 room

2 people

1 room

3 people

2 room

4 people

2 room

4+ people

3 room
Feb 20 2023 to Dec 20 2023 $-1 $ $ $ $

Getting There

Tanzania is a beautiful East African country with neighbours Kenya to the north and Mozambique to the south and the Indian Ocean to the east. It is known for its vibrant culture, wonderful national parks, diverse fauna and flora and of course the great wildebeest migration. If you are planning a safari trip to Tanzania then you should find out all about flights to Tanzania, passport and visa requirements.
Tanzania’s main airport is Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) located 13km/8mi southwest of Dar es Salaam. The latter is the entry point for visitors to the southern parks.
Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) is situated 46km/29mi east of Arusha, the gateway of Tanzania’s most popular Northern safari circuit.

Yes, a transfer from and back to the airport is included

The Pearl Travel

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0/5

(0 Reviews)

  • Offices In :

    Arusha-Tanzania
  • Size :

    6
  • Member Of :

    TATO
  • Tour Types :

    Adventure, Beach Holidays, City Tours, Cultural Safari, Family trips, Hiking, Honeymoon, Museum Tours and volunteers
  • Destinations :

    Tanzania
  • Our mission is to make sure that we live up to our promise, and that is ensuring the hustle-free process of booking and planning a holiday in Tanzania.

    We are aware of the uniqueness of our clients; therefore treat each of their desire and whims individually.

    Feel free to discuss your interests, style, budget, time frame, and any other factors that would influence your safari. We are aware that traveling is an investment; therefore we strive to make sure you get the best value for your money.

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