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Machame Route: Challenging Trek with Stunning Scenery
Embark on a 6-day private Kilimanjaro climb via the Machame Route. Experience stunning scenery, diverse climates, and rewarding challenges. Perfect for acclimatization.
Embark on a 6-day private Kilimanjaro climb via the Machame Route. Experience stunning scenery, diverse climates, and rewarding challenges. Perfect for acclimatization.
Duration:
6 days
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Mount Kilimanjaro - Day 1: Hotel to Machame Camp
Elevation: 1830m/6000ft to 3050m/9950ft
Distance: 11km/7mi
Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
Day 2: Machame Camp to Shira Camp
Elevation: 3050m/9950ft to 3850m/12,600ft
Distance: 5km/3mi
Walking Time: 4-5 hours
Day 3: Shira Camp to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp
Elevation: 3850m/12,600ft to 4000m/13,000ft…
- Mount Kilimanjaro - Day 1: Hotel to Machame Camp
Elevation: 1830m/6000ft to 3050m/9950ft
Distance: 11km/7mi
Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
Day 2: Machame Camp to Shira Camp
Elevation: 3050m/9950ft to 3850m/12,600ft
Distance: 5km/3mi
Walking Time: 4-5 hours
Day 3: Shira Camp to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp
Elevation: 3850m/12,600ft to 4000m/13,000ft
Distance: 10km/6mi
Walking Time: 5-6 hours
Day 4: Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp
Elevation: 4000m/13,000ft to 4700m/15,350ft
Distance: 9km/6mi
Hiking Time: 6-8 hours
Day 5: Barafu Camp to Summit to Mweka Camp
Elevation: 4700m/15,350ft to 5895m/19,340ft
Down to 3090m/10,150ft
Distance: 5km/3mi up / 13km/8mi down
Hiking Time: 5-7 hours up / 5-6 hours down
Day 6: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate to Hotel
Elevation: 3090m/10,150ft to 1680m/5500ft
Distance: 10km/6mi
Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
What's Included
- Guides, porters, waiter, cook accommodation and entry fees on the mountain
- Qualified guides with mountain crew and National park fees
- Mess tent (for dining), mini camping chairs, tables, candles, rescue, pulse oximeters
- Tents and sleeping mattresses, cutlery, crockery, eating utensils
- Climbing gears
- All meals on the mountain (breakfast, lunch…
- Guides, porters, waiter, cook accommodation and entry fees on the mountain
- Qualified guides with mountain crew and National park fees
- Mess tent (for dining), mini camping chairs, tables, candles, rescue, pulse oximeters
- Tents and sleeping mattresses, cutlery, crockery, eating utensils
- Climbing gears
- All meals on the mountain (breakfast, lunch & dinner)
- First aid kit, guides, porters, cook, waiter salaries, boiled water on the mountain
- Return transportation from Moshi to/from the starting/finishing point on the mountain
What's Not Included
- Tips not more than 50$
- Tips not more than 50$
Additional Information
The Machame route is scenically beautiful and varied. However, due to its popularity there are increased numbers of trekkers, it loses some of its splendour. The Machame route approaches the summit from the southwest and descends using the Mweka route, rewarding climbers with views of the expansive Shira Plateau, an optional scramble up Lava Tower, a…
The Machame route is scenically beautiful and varied. However, due to its popularity there are increased numbers of trekkers, it loses some of its splendour. The Machame route approaches the summit from the southwest and descends using the Mweka route, rewarding climbers with views of the expansive Shira Plateau, an optional scramble up Lava Tower, a climb up the Great Barranco wall, and a traverse underneath Kilimanjaro’s southern ice field.
In certain sections this route is steeper than the Marangu and Rongai routes and physically more demanding but is easier overall.
Great for acclimatization with lots of walk high, sleep low opportunities.
Challenging trek with stunning scenery through 5 diverse climatic zones.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(41 Ratings)
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Georgehi3553tz
Sep 4, 2025
Excellent service on and off the mountain - Kili economy/ kwesa tours is been excellent value for money and whilst still feeling like a premium service. We did 7day Machame rotue where we were very well catered for. They keep you well fed on the mountain and the guides we had (Haji, Tuliza, Abu) were knowledgeable, professional and entertaining with good English. It was noticed we had a better ratio of guides than larger groups which was very useful.
The company also supported our time in Tanzinia outside of kilimanjaro by providing guides and travel into town and trips to the local hot springs which was appreciated.
I would recommend this company to my friends
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Trenkg
Sep 4, 2025
Great! - We did our Kilimanjaro tour with Kwesa Tours – just fantastic! Our guides Haji and Tuliza were professional, warm and led us safely to the summit. The organization, food and the entire team were top. An unforgettable experience – highly recommended!
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Niehrm
Sep 3, 2025
6-day ascent of Mount Kilimanjaro via the Machame Route - A great experience climbing Mount Kilimanjaro. The food was great, any equipment could be borrowed and the guides are great.
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Jonahs455
Jun 2, 2025
May 2025 Machame Route. Thank you Haji and Joeffrey! - Climbing Kilimanjaro in late May of 2024 with my father was an unforgettable experience. Although challenging, the climb was rewarding and the mountain was beautiful. Our mountain guides Haji and Joeffrey were unbelievably friendly, patient and helpful, without them and their team, the climb would have been an impossible task. They both went above and beyond what was expected of them, and I would highly recommend climbing with either of them.
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744eugenied
Apr 17, 2025
Fantastic Kilimanjaro Trekking - Kilimanjaro trekking with KWESA is unforgettable. Our host Edward was great, he made everything easy from the time we contacted him asking about the trek. He was patient, flexible and professional as he worked with us to choosing a package that suited our budget and schedule.
We were paired with 2 amazing guides - Juma and Karama. They are very experienced on Kilimanjaro and their support is the reason we reached the summit safely. The trek was characterized by overcast skies, however it cleared on the last 2 days giving us incredible sights.
The food provided was excellent. Musa's cooking kept us asking for seconds. I was happy with the equipment that we had, the tents were spacious, water proof and quite comfortable.
Every aspect of the trek was well provided for. Asante sana Edward and team for a job well done.
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R2088xowilsond
Mar 2, 2025
Incredible Trekking - This is a great tour where we trekked up to Kilimanjaro's summit with expert guides from Kilimanjaro Wonders Expedition Safari. The weather was great making trekking enjoyable. It got tougher and colder the higher we got, making the crews support necessary. Our guides Julius and Philip made the trek easier with their experience and advice. They were prepared for everything; right from the morning briefing on the days trekking section, maintaining a pace that was comfortable for us all, breaks and making sure that we were all fit to continue with the trek. The porters also did really well, by ferrying the heavy bags with our supplies, tents and other equipment that we needed for the trek.
The most challenging section was the summit night. I think we would have turned back without the encouragement and support from our guides. I was really happy to receive my certificate at the summit.
I have a lot appreciation for the KWESA team. They went out their way to keep us safe and pushed us towards achieving successful and safe summit. The service levels were very impressive and the all the equipment was of good quality and worked well.
I highly recommend this local company. They are the real deal.
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Astrid_declay
Jan 30, 2025
They are the best loved by KWESA - This was fantastic. Edward did so well to arrange our trip to Kilimanjaro. He gave us all the information we needed to prepare for the trip, plus he was available with short notice to answer our questions.
There were 2 guides, 1 cook and 9 porters for us three. They were fantastic with their support. They put our security above everything else. Guide Phineas was in charge of the crew and did it very well. There were the daily health checks in the morning and evening to assess our health. The portors helped create camps that transported supplies between the campsites. Everything was very well arranged. Even the food was very delicious.
The equipment was at the top; spacious waterproof tents, comfortable layers, a portable toilet and so many things that made the trip pleasant.
The crew supported us in all the ways we needed. They also motivated us to continue despite the difficult conditions.
We all reached the top and are completely satisfied with KWESA.
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Hamzer
Jan 21, 2025
Unforgettable Memories on Kilimanjaro - Simply the best service! Booking with Teacher was smooth and straightforward. He explained everything about the trek and also sent us all the information that we required to prepare for the trek.
When we arrived in Tanzania we found that Teacher has organized for every aspect of the trek. He also introduced us to our guides - Mushi and Ben. We immediately took to this pair and they proved their worth during the trek. Their knowledge for the route enriched the experience as they knew how far to go, when to push, the tempo and many other decisions that were informed by their experience. They made the tough trek easy seem easy and interesting with the numerous stories and insights that they shared about the mountain. The porters also worked very hard, ferrying the bags of food, supplies, tents and everything that we needed. They were also responsible for setting/breaking up the campsites.
The food was very delicious and actually exceeded my expectations. I still do not know Mustafa managed to prepare such delicious meals in the tough mountain conditions.
I noticed that the quality of the climbing equipment provided was top class and it served us well as the sleeping tents were comfortable and mess tent excellent.
I am really happy with the overall trekking experience.
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Rdworschack
Dec 31, 2024
My Favourite Travel Companions in Tanzania - My boyfriend and I had the vacation of a lifetime with KWESA in Tanzania. We opted for the private package as we are still novice climbers and wanted to get undivided support and attention from the guides.
Our host Teacher did not disappoint! Everything was well organized as he put together a great team of guides (Kaluma and Beka), porters and cook to support our expedition, provided us with excellent equipment and enough supplies for our food and amenities that we needed on the trek.
We were very impressed by their performance, every action was well planned for and deliberate towards our comfort, safety and successful summit.
The trek is really tough, especially the Baranco wall and the section leading to the summit. Kaluma and Beka's invaluable support to battling the cold, altitude and fatigue are the reasons we made it to the summit. In addition they were excellent company who really made the trek special with their care, friendly chatter and professional care.
KWESA is the ideal support for expeditions in Tanzania and I will definitely call on them again when I return to Tanzania.
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F_pavlovic
Dec 12, 2024
Highly Recommended Kilimanjaro Trekking - A huge thank you to Teacher and our crew - Juma, Fabian and Chris, you were amazing guides! You made our Kilimanjaro trek special and doable, despite the tough terrain, weather and altitude. They took good care for our group of 5 climbers throughout the the trek. They ensured that we were well fed, comfortable in our tents, checked our health and oxygen levels consistently and explaining so much about the plants, the mountain's history and also got to learn so much about Tanzania's rich culture.
The Tanzanian people are friendly and easygoing and we got to learn so much from the porters and Chally our cook. His food was really amazing and I wonder how he did it without a fancy kitchen but only 3 propane tanks in his tent.
Everyday of the trek was special as we saw amazing sceneries of the changing landscape. We all reached the summit and were rewarded with a spectacular sunrise.
I highly recommend Kilimanjaro Wonders Expedition Safari. They are reliable, transparent and highly experienced on Kilimanjaro Trekking
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