Kilimanjaro Machame Route: Experience a 7-Day Climbing Journey with Experienced Guides
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17 Ratings

Embark on a 7-day climbing journey to Kilimanjaro’s Machame Route with experienced guides. Enjoy unforgettable moments in Tanzania with our friendly and knowledgeable team.

Duration: 6 days
Cancellation: 6 days
Highlights

KILIMANJARO – UMBWE CAVES

Mount Kilimanjaro - At 8am, guests are collected from their hotel and driven to Machame gate to obtain permits. Following this, there is a one-hour drive to the Umbwe gate. After checking in, the journey begins through the forest zone. The first day’s hike is manageable but becomes steeper towards the end. By late…

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What's Included
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
Additional Information

Our team is composed of experienced people in all fields of tourism industry. The team and it’s management are very unique. They will make you feel at home and have an enjoyable time. With friendly, dedicated, knowledgeable guides and cooks, with hospitality and kindness, you will have unforgettable moments while in Tanzania. Whether you like trekking,…

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Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

Customer Ratings
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Pierrejeanp183
Sep 13, 2025
Unforgettable experience - We did the Machame route in 6 days with Paul and his team and had a great experience from the start to the finish. Paul is a very experienced guide who was recommended to us by a friend who had also climbed Kilimanjaro with Paul and his team. Communication was easy prior to our trip and he provided us with a detailed list of the clothing and equipment required. During the climb Paul provided us with plenty of interesting facts and information about Kilimanjaro park and the varied landscapes we passed through. Paul and his team also made sure we were comfortable and feeling healthy throughout. The camping facilities set up by the team each day at the camps exceeded our expectations. The tent was very practical, the food provided by the team chef was delicious and nutritious and the private toilet facility was a welcomed surprised. Paul’s team were a very friendly and hospitable group and paid a lot of attention to the details. They were always going to extra mile to ensure that we were happy and comfortable during the climb. Paul and his assistant guide Freddie were very attentive during the summit ascent and we felt that we were in very safe hands. It was a very memorable experience and we would recommend using Paul and his team for your trip.
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S9533ypelena_
Mar 28, 2025
The Team That Took Me to the Top – and Made It Unforgettable - Climbing Kilimanjaro was one of the most meaningful challenges I’ve ever taken on — and although I prepared thoroughly for it, I can say with absolute certainty that what made the real difference was the incredible team of guides and porters who accompanied us. They weren’t just professionals — they were the heart and soul of the experience. From day one, they uplifted us with songs, jokes, and a contagious positivity that made even the hardest moments feel lighter. They were always cheerful, kind, and ready to help in any way. They constantly checked in with us, explained what was happening to our bodies at high altitude, motivated us when we needed it most, and offered support not just physically, but emotionally too. Logistically, they took care of every little detail so we could focus on the climb. The food was beyond expectations — always warm, delicious, nourishing, and exactly what we needed to keep going. Even the snacks along the trail were perfectly thought out and gave us both energy and comfort. This team didn’t just help me reach the summit — they made the entire journey unforgettable. Their warmth, dedication, and spirit truly completed the experience. I will always be grateful.
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Girlstrek
Jul 11, 2024
Awesome company - best on the mountain. - Undoubtably the best company on the mountain. Excellent team of people who supported our every step to make our summit dream come true. Meals were top notch and every effort was made for us to have the best experience possible. There should be not other company to consider.
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Tourist35564620667
Jul 11, 2024
This is the only Kilimanjaro company you should consider - 5+stars - Incredible company. Professional, caring and fun to be with. The support was excellent and trekking meals delicious under such difficult situations. Great tents and other equipment in camp. The very best part is the team. Absolutely loved every person from Guide Private who supported our team.
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Marymck2017
Jul 7, 2024
Dreams come true. - Absolutely the best guide in Paul and his team anyone could ask for. Our group was looked after with great care from the whole team. 13 started at the bottom and we all made it to the summit in great shape. This was due to Paul and his team’s professionalism and care to get us there and back down safely. Highly recommend. Steve and Mary.
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Talbalbah
Jul 1, 2024
Paul and Guide Private could not have done more to get us to the summit. - The weeks climb was challenging for out group of 49 to 63 year old trekkers however all 13 made it to the summit due to the expertise of our wonderful guides and porters. They knew just when to step in and support us, before we even knew we needed help. We were extremely well cared for with great food, soups, rice, stews, fresh fruit and vegies, porridge, popcorn, hot drinks and vegetarian and gluten free meals. The porters carried porta-loos from camp to camp so we didn't have to use public amenities. Warm water was brought to our tents for washing on most days, hot drinks as well before breakfast. The guides and porters were engaging, knowledgeable and entertaining. Great singers too. We camped in some amazing place, above the clouds for 3 days, it really felt like we were on top of the world.
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Nyfamartin
Mar 10, 2024
Unforgettable experience - Paul's team was really great. They did all their best to help us to make it to the top. Special mention for the food who was really good. Thank you for all Fanny et Raph
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24seani
May 22, 2023
Once in a lifetime experience - I recently visited East Africa on a business school trip, and decided to climb Kilimanjaro with a friend. We were referred to Paul through another friend and could not be happier with how it turned out. Paul and his team of legends were absolutely first class in helping to organise and execute the trip. He arranged accomodation in Arusha (a nearby city) and a driver to get around prior to the hike. Then throughout the 6 day hike the whole team were amazing. The porters were essential in helping us get the essentials up and down the mountain, and the chef prepared some super tasty meals to keep our energy up. Both Paul and his assistant guide Lagos were professional, but also had a great humour and made the experience enjoyable even on summit night. 10/10 would recommend! One of the most memorable trips of my life.
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Aur_liea407
Feb 4, 2024
Kilimanjaro 2024 climb - The view and the climbs were amazing and Paul's group was awesome, the only bad things was the rain but it happens the experience was still unforgettable!!
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נעמה
Oct 23, 2022
amazing experience ! Paul's staff is very nice and pleasant. It was a very special adventure - The organization of the trip was very good and pleasant. Paul was available for any of our requests before the trip, and also during the trip. We got to know the team and the feeling was very good and pleasant throughout the climb up the mountain. Paul helped us a lot to manage to climb and reach the top. Very professional staff, very pleasant and sensitive. The tent, food and equipment were great! For a fee, Paul took care of sleeping bags and a coat for us which were not at the level we expected, and it would have been better to rent this equipment ourselves. In our opinion, the trip was more expensive than we had planned and from what other travelers told us, in addition the staff pushed for us to end the trip a day before even though we had already paid them for the extra day and we did not receive a refund not even for lodging at the place we arrived on the night we were supposed to witness the trip. That caused a bit of an unpleasant feeling at the end of the trip.
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