Mt Kilimanjaro Trek - Machame Route (8 Days)
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Small Group
Challenging
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Mt Kilimanjaro Trek - Machame Route (8 Days)
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8 days
Small Group
Basic
Challenging
English
Experience Overview
Possibly the most scenic route to the summit, Machame boasts several paths to its highest point and back.
Includes
Activities
- Your G for Good Moment: Moshi Women's Cooperative Visit, Moshi Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group
- 6-day guided group trek up Mt Kilimanjaro's Machame Route with local guides, cooks and porters
- All permits and fees
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodation
- Simple hotels (2 nts), full-service alpine camping (5 nts).
- 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 5 dinners
Transport
- Private minibus, trekking.
Highlights
- Conquer Africa's highest peak
- Witness the curvature of the earth
- Trek past verdant forests and silent glaciers
- Watch sunrise from Uhuru Peak.
Trip Details
8 days
Private minibus, trekking.
English
Moshi, Tanzania
Moshi, Tanzania
Basic
Active, Budget
Challenging
Itinerary
Day 1: Moshi
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.Accommodation - Stella Maris Executive Lodge
Day 2: Moshi/Machame camp
Most of the day is spent in the gorgeous and fascinating, forested slopes of Mt. Kilimanjaro, most of which is considered to be rainforest zone.
Depending on the weather, the trail will be soggy and possibly muddy if it rains.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Start at the Machame Gate where the group will register and begin hiking. The slopes of Mt. Kilimanjaro are a rainforest zone, so trails can be wet and muddy. Keep a look-out for black and white colobus monkeys and exotic birds. On the first day of hiking the group covers a long distance with a gradual gradient. End the day at the Machame Campsite above the rainforest.
Day 3: Machame camp/Shira 2 Camp
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Start with a steep ascent towards the edge of the forest. Climb the steep ridge and stop for a break. Before reaching camp, continue hiking to Shira Cathedral and enjoy the view of the peaks.
Day 4: Shira 2 Camp/Barranco Camp
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Climb slowly through the rocky terrain to the Lava Tower (4600m, 15,092 ft) from the Shira 2 Camp. The route becomes increasingly challenging and steep. Some hikers might start to feel weak or short of breath from the altitude so go slowly— “pole pole” as they say in Swahili—to avoid exasperating the symptoms.Activity - Descend from the Lava Tower 650m (2133 ft) to the Great Barranco Valley. Hike about 2 hours to reach the valley, acclimate to the elevation and take in the view of the Western Breach and Breach Wall along the way. Reach the Barranco Camp and enjoy the beautiful landscape as a reward for the day’s difficult hike. The Breach Wall surrounds the Camp on three sides and the area has an amazing view of hanging glaciers and the Kibo massif.
Day 5: Barranco Camp/Barafu Camp
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Take a look at the view of the Great Barranco Wall from camp then get ready to climb up the eastern wall. The route is a steady incline that passes below the Helm Glacier and meets with the Mweka route on the way down. Get some rest at the Barafu camp, the site is a on a narrow, rocky, ridge with no barriers to block the wind. Get equipment like headlamps, hiking poles and thermal clothing ready to go for the very early morning start the next day.
Day 6: Barafu Camp/Mweka Camp
The route from Barafu Camp to the summit is mentally and physically, the longest, most challenging day of the entire trek. Despite the difficulty, the memory of conquering Mt Kilimanjaro will stay with you forever.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Wake up call today is at 11pm in order to reach Stella Point (5756m, 18,885 ft) in time for the spectacular view of the sunrise (depending on weather). Enjoy a snack and warm drink and get ready for the ascent in the dark up the northwest scree. Go slowly as the terrain is rocky and difficult, pass between the Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers before arriving at Stella Point.Activity - Start the 1 hour, gradual ascent to Uhuru peak (5895m, 19341 ft) along the snow-covered trail. Temperatures near the summit can range from -23° C (-9°f) in the morning to just below freezing overnight. Arrive at the summit at last! Take a deep breath and celebrate a successful climb.Activity - Begin the descent from the summit towards the Barafu camp, where the group will pack up and enjoy a quick rest. The route down will use the same rock and scree path as the ascent and will pass back through moorland and forest terrain. Reach Mweka hut in the late afternoon.
Day 7: Mweka Camp/Moshi
Arrive to Moshi in the afternoon. Time to relax, take a shower, and celebrate with a drink. Cheers to climbing Mt Kilimanjaro! Before dinner, you will be welcomed and congratulated on your climb by the mamas of the Moshi Women's Cooperative, a project supported by G Adventures. They will present you with a gift and a certificate to remember all your efforts on the mountain.
Opt to pre-book the Lala Salama Spa & Beauty Aromatherapy Massage, which partners with Moshi Women's Cooperative, by adding it to your checkout page, or ask your GCO or travel agent for assistance.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Hike downhill to the Mweka Gate. Enjoy the lower altitude and the view of the forested slopes of Mt Kilimanjaro. The route can be muddy underfoot so take care. From the Mweka Gate you will continue down into the Mweka village for lunch, normally a muddy 1 hour hike. Upon arrival to Moshi in the afternoon, relax, or opt to have that much-deserved shower and congratulatory beverage.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - This project is supported by the Planeterra Foundation and G Adventures. Women and girls are often the first to be excluded from educational programs in Tanzania, with most girls being pulled out of school by Grade 3 to help out around the home. Our ground partners provide free adult business education for women in Moshi, and Planeterra and G Adventures have rented a cooperative space to allow these students to practice their academic skills and save income to start their own business. Feel free to shop for for souvenirs and speak to the women who run the cooperative about their lives and how the project has assisted in building a brighter future.Accommodation - Stella Maris Executive Lodge
Day 8: Moshi
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.
- Flights to and from origin and destinations
- Airport transfers (unless otherwise stated)
- Anything else not explicitly listed in tour inclusions
- Recommended gratuities/tipping
- Optional activities/tours
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Visas, meals and beverages not stated in the list of inclusions.
When meals are not included, your tour leader (where available) will be happy to help with restaurant recommendations, bookings, and directions. Please let us know if you have any dietary needs or preferences. We will do our best to accommodate these, though we cannot guarantee that every request can be met.
You are responsible for your personal belongings throughout the tour. You will need to carry your own bags between the vehicle and your hotel room. Drivers will assist with loading and unloading luggage from the vehicle.
Travellers requiring wheelchair access should contact our sales and service team, who can make enquiries on your behalf.
This tour requires an average level of fitness. Activities are paced gently and include leisure time. You may be expected to join guided walks of up to one hour, navigate short stairways and mild inclines, and manage your own luggage. You should also be able to board and exit all transport without assistance.
Travellers are expected to be self-sufficient and capable of handling all aspects of their journey. Please discuss your circumstances and support needs with your booking agent to confirm this trip is suitable.
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From
AUD $5199
Duration: 8 days
Trip Type: Small Group
Activity Level: Challenging
Possibly the most scenic route to the summit, Machame boasts several paths to its highest point and back.
Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 23 May 2026
Customer Reviews
07/14/2024
Extremely grateful I got to meet such great people in Moshi and as part of GAdventure.
07/14/2024
The hardest physical and mental experience of my life, but so very rewarding and exhilarating.
Tour Operator
G Adventures, founded in 1990 by Bruce Poon Tip, is a global adventure travel company specializing in small-group tours that emphasize authentic, sustainable, and culturally immersive experiences. Originally launched as GAP Adventures (“Great Adventure People”), the company pioneered the concept of community-driven travel by offering affordable trips that connect travelers with local communities while minimizing environmental impact. Today, G Adventures operates in more than 100 countries, offering a wide range of itineraries across themes such as active adventures, wildlife, wellness, family, and National Geographic–partnered tours, while maintaining a strong commitment to responsible tourism and social enterprise through its Planeterra Foundation.
In Business Since 1990
07/14/2024
Extremely grateful I got to meet such great people in Moshi and as part of GAdventure.
07/14/2024
The hardest physical and mental experience of my life, but so very rewarding and exhilarating.
07/10/2024
Had a fantastic time! Tour was well organised and was surrounded by a great team. Will be back soon!
07/09/2024
Our experience on Kilimanjaro was exceptional. The crew at G Adventures cared for us, ensured we were medically fit, well fed, warm and slept. Our guides were knowledgeable and enthusiastic and decisive and confident leaders.
07/07/2024
Brilliant.
07/07/2024
The team at G Adventures ensured we achieved an experience of a lifetime; to summit Kilimanjaro, the highest free standing mountain in the world. Their professionalism, support, teamwork and deep expertise made it a reality, thank you!
07/05/2024
I usually don't enjoy guided tours, but this experience exceeded all my expectations. I don't want to give away too much, but the attention to detail by the team was truly impressive! All you need to do is walk; everything else is taken care of.
07/04/2024
I am extremely appreciative of the degree of commitment the guides and porters had in supporting us to get to the summit. I have spoken to other travelers who went with cheaper tour operators and this seems to be the key feature that we were privileged
07/04/2024
AMAZING! I couldn't have asked for a better experience!
06/30/2024
Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro was a great experience with G adventures. Everything had been thought through, the staff were very accommodating to the individuals needs,always with a smile on their faces and helping in any way they could.
06/30/2024
Trekking Mt Kilimanjaro was hard but it made the achievement all the more spectacular. The crew were wonderful and supported us so that the whole group made it to the top. This experience was life changing and life affirming in many ways.
06/26/2024
An excellent, challenging and fun adventure all around. Enthusiastic, positive and super friendly team of guides and porters who went above and beyond on many occasions. They really made the trip special. I have not and will not hesitate to recommend g adventure
06/25/2024
One man's challenge turned into 5people's friendship which turned into a 25 strong family unit thank you from the bottom of my ??
06/24/2024
Incredible trip, much better than expected. Exceptional crew, incl. Guides and Porters, who made everything possible to ensure a very good experience for the participants and ensure everyone can reach the top.
06/23/2024
A once in a life time experience, that I'll never forget.
06/22/2024
The absolute trip of a lifetime! It was even better than I could have imagined. The people, the trekking, the scenery, the accomplishment - it was just perfect! Thank you to everyone who made it happen
06/18/2024
This experience was priceless as one that will never be identically replicated through any other experience and really changed my worldview. Great blend of physical challenge, cultural immersion. opportunity to meet very interesting people
06/18/2024
Emmanuel and his team were absolutely fantastic, from the guides to porters and everyone in between. They were all invested in getting us to the top if we could safely, but even if we hadn’t it still would have been a great experience
06/18/2024
I really didn't know what to expect as i hadn't done a group trip like this before... you have turned me into A RAVING G-ADVENTURES FAN!
06/16/2024
This was my first time undertaking such an intense challenge; previously, I had barely been 1000m above sea level, let alone 5000m. My friends and I signed up without fully grasping what lay ahead. The experience itself was tough
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