Situated south of the equator - in Tanzania - at 19,340 feet (5,895m), Mount Kilimanjaro is Africa's highest mountain and the highest "free standing" mountain in the world. Any reasonably fit person who enjoys walking can reach the summit of Kilimanjaro, but it is not for the faint-hearted. It will test you to your limits, mentally as well as physically.
Good preparation, as well as outstanding guides on the mountain, have given us an over 95% success rate (the average is 60%). This is a "once in a lifetime" challenge and must not be taken lightly. We ensure that all our climbers have all the facts - medical list, equipment list, etc - long before they travel and this is probably the reason for our high success rate.
Why Machame Route?
The Machame Route is possibly the most scenic routes up Kili, traversing from the south-western side of the mountain. It's a popular and frequently used route. With a gradual ascent through the rainforest, climbers emerge to wide views of the moorland on Shira plateau, Kibo and the Western Breach.
About your climb:
All your supplies and camping equipment are portered up for you (3-man alpine tents, 20 - 25mm compressed foam sleeping mats, awnings, stools, lights, etc). Your personal baggage limit is 12kg for the climb. The guides employed are excellent (some have climbed Kili over 400 times)! Each trip is led by a senior guide, with other guides in a ratio of approximately one guide per 2 or 3 climbers. If you are a bit slower than the rest or get ill and have to descend, a guide will always be with you.
Food served on the mountain is generally plain and wholesome, including a lot of carbohydrates, stews and soups, vegetables, and fresh fruit. Vegetarians are catered for, but please notify us in advance.
When flying, we strongly suggest you wear/carry on your boots, wet weather gear and cameras - these are crucial for your climb and you do not want to risk losing them in the hold. Make sure you have your yellow fever certificate with you - you may well be asked to produce it on arrival in Tanzania
Sat. 19 Sep 2020
Bed and Breakfast
1 night
Sun. 20 Sep 2020
Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
1 night
Mon. 21 Sep 2020
Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
1 night
Tue. 22 Sep 2020
Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
1 night
Wed. 23 Sep 2020
Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
1 night
Thu. 24 Sep 2020
Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
1 night
Fri. 25 Sep 2020
Bed and Breakfast
1 night
8 Days / 7 Nights
USD 1 270 per person sharing
Excludes park fees USD 838 per person
Single room/tent supplement: USD 90
Includes:
- Pre- and post-night accommodation at Keys Hotel
- Climb briefing before the hike in Moshi
- Gear storage at Keys Hotel for duration of hike (the stuff you don’t want to hike with like safari clothes)
- Transfers to/from Kilimanjaro National Park Gates
- Services of an experienced Kilimanjaro registered head guide and assistant guides during hike
- Porter service (hiker’s baggage weight limit 12kg)
- Guide & porter fees as stipulated by Kilimanjaro National Park
- National Parks Mountain rescue fees
- Government tourist tax
- Three meals per day on the trail
- Camping equipment (alpine tents, enclosed mess tents, compressed foam sleeping mats, camping chairs, tables, cutlery and crockery)
- Portable oxygen for emergency use
- Pulse Fingertip Oximeter
- Kilimanjaro Certificate(if you reach Stella Point/Gilman’s Point or Uhuru Peak)
Excludes:
- Flights and airport taxes
- Visa
- Travel/medical insurance
- Health requirements
- Return airport transfers from Kilimanjaro Airport
- Equipment
- Tips, drinks and all items of a personal nature
- Any service not specified under includes
A note on tips:
Gratuities at your own discretion: USD30 - USD40 per person per day is recommended (smaller groups will need to tip more to ensure all crew get a good tip). The head guide will divide the total between them in accordance with the Kilimanjaro Porters Assistance Project guidelines for tipping.
