Kilimanjaro Trek: Explore Flora and Fauna Via 7-Day Machame Route

Embark on a 7-day Kilimanjaro trek via the scenic Machame Route. Our experienced guides and comprehensive support ensure a safe and successful summit, while exploring the diverse flora and fauna.

Duration: 7 days
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Mount Kilimanjaro - Machame 7 days has a great success rate and is really attractive the Machame route is undoubtedly the busiest on the mountain. Over 7 days, you have a fantastic journey and a great chance of summiting successfully.

The climb begins at Machame Gate, at an altitude of 1800 metres, with an approach to the south west of the mountain. It passes through majestic rainforest on the first day, before continuing up the mountain to reach Shira Camp, where the Lemosho route joins from the west. From here you traverse the southern side of the mountain to Barranco via Lava Tower, and climb the Great Barranco Wall on your way to Barafu Camp. After reaching the summit, you will descend by the Mweka trail, rather than retracing your steps along the ascent route.

The Machame route is nicknamed the
Whiskey Route
as it is considered more difficult than the
Coca Cola Route
, the nickname for the Marangu route. In reality, it is not more technically difficult, but is longer and in places steeper. The longer distance and the opportunity to
walk high, sleep low
offer much better acclimatisation and as a result a very high success rate.

What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • All meals included: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
  • Experienced mountain crew: guides, chef, waiter, and porters
  • Comprehensive camping equipment: private tents, dining tent, crew tents, tables, chairs, mattresses, and all cutlery/utensils
  • All fees and taxes covered
  • Unlimited tea and coffee
What's Not Included
  • Pre and post hike accommodation in Moshi is available on request
Additional Information

Our treks operate with qualified guides who have a minimum of 8 years of experience on the mountain. They are also certified for Wilderness first responder. They posses great knowledge about the mountain, fauna, flora and also about the health of the climber. We always make sure our climbers are healthy throughout the trek by having daily health checks, providing fresh nutritious meals and also special guidance by the guide is provided to ensure the climber reaches the top of Kilimanjaro successfully. All our climbs are equiped with emergency oxygen cylinder.
With our friendly dream team, who have been on the mountain more than 100 times, we know exactly what it takes for you to reach to the top of Kilimanjaro and we will provide all the guidance and support that is required to make sure you reach to the summit safely.

Location
Moshi Leopard Hotel
Market Street
Once you are a the NMB Bank in town, take a right turn and head towards the local market or Kibo palace hotel. As you walk by, after 200 meters you will see the Leopard hotel on your left-hand side. That is our pickup point.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Jet54856896001
Jul 22, 2024
Kilimanjaro Trekking - Amazing experience . I enjoyed it a lot though it was tough. The guides helped us a lot. They were quite experienced. Thanks
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Wanderer697086
Jul 19, 2024
Seamless - The positive experience started right from initial discussion with Burhan. Though the dates for groups did not line up, Burhan made a reasonable offer to have a individual plan for me and my son (19). Zafs team helped us negotiating the initial days in Moshi. The hike with Alex and team was fun and smooth. He managed the pace accordingly and never rushing. The whole team was fabulous, leaving after us and reaching before us and making sure everything was setup. The food was sumptuous with lots of different flavors (vegetarian for us). Finally the summit is an emotional and memorable journey. Alex and team went the extra mile to helpful achieve the dream goal. On cost, there are a lot of operators with spectrum of pricing but Zafs pricing is utility based and cover s all the key items. Talk to them before deciding.
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B1126gsannaw
Jul 19, 2024
Memorable scenery, reasonable Trips arrangements, professional Trips team! - It was a very memorable Trips. You'll see different terrain every day, making for a great hiking experience. We started the day's hike in the morning and went into the tent in the middle of the night to enjoy the food made for us by the ZAFS team. We were particularly moved that the last day was the birthday of one of our teammates and the ZAFS team also made a birthday cake and shared it with everyone. Thank you very much! Since we have a big weight player on our team, the ZAFS team will arrive early at camp and arrange for someone to return to meet us, give us a backpack and accompany us on foot. Overall service is very attentive and professional! We also arranged a trip to Mount Ngorongoro and the Serengeti grasslands at the back, and, to make it even more enjoyable, we were accompanied by a Chinese interpreter throughout until we got on the plane. Thank you very much. Recommendation Chinese Trips to Africa and highly Recommended ZAFS for Trips!
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Taharaja
May 27, 2024
Amazing Kilimajro Trek with 10 Friends with ZAFS - ZAFS arranged an amazing Kilimajro climb for our group of 10 friends. The guides and the porter team were amazing. They paid attention to details, the camping equipment was first class and we felt safe and motivated. 100% of our team sumitted and the credit goes to the ZAFS Team. Thank you and I highly recommend this team
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Getaway21550175863
Apr 8, 2024
Machame Route with the best team in Zafs tours. - We (Mountain Goats from UAE) is truly grateful for the team of Zafs tours who's with us during the hike for 7 days. To our guides Jonathan "the Plant Scientist", Gabriel ( who used Reverse Psychology to motivate us, but it really works), Jackie our Uno Cards Master and lastly John. To our Cook Mama Zachariah, you are the best with your team Matthew and Masellie - we never lose our appetite even in high altitude. To Joseph the porter who's with me during the Summit day, I am so blessed with him if not because of his motivation I don't think so I will make it Uhuru Peak, you deserve to be guide in time. To all the porters who carries all the heavy stuff everyday, you are truly appreciated. You guys treated us like a Family. I wish you all the best. It was wonderful experienced to hike Mt. Kilimanjaro with best team of Zaf Tours. Asante Sana🙏.
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Hazelmary504
Mar 25, 2024
Incredible experience! Would definitely partner with Zafs in the future! - Climbing Kilimanjaro has always been a life goal for me but it takes more than 1 person to make a dream into a reality. The dedication that Zafs Tours Team has shown from the lead hiker John and his team all the way to the support staff Matthew who took care of our every need, and Zakariya who made sure we ate healthy meals, and let’s not forget all the porters too. We had a hiking group of 9 people, two of whom were solo travellers. At the end of trip everyone had become a friend. If you are looking for an unforgettable experience with a professional team, Zafs Tours is one of the best options. Cheers to the wonderful team who make dreams come true and leave us with lasting memories.
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Go57257773641
Mar 16, 2024
Best in town - Best team in town. Guys you can blindly go with this team. The whole team was really kind , they will take care of everyone like a family member. The guides they all well experienced and they are the best.
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Guide54488157855
Jan 23, 2024
AMAZING TRIP - The trip was amazing. Zafstour organized the whole trip perfectly, they are helpful and kind. We had a good time, the guides were also helpful.the food was exellent n too many varieties to eat.would definitely recommend them
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Nomad39284926219
Jan 23, 2024
Kilimanjaro trip - My recent Kilimanjaro climb with ZAFS Tour was amazing, the trip was well managed and planned from beginning till the end of the trip, staff were amazing and very friendly. I recommend you to choose ZAFS Tour for climbing Kilimanjaro.
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Rashtamim
Jan 4, 2024
SUPERB - I am writing this review for my son who made it to the peak of Mt. Kilimanjaro aka "The Roof of Africa" on 9th December 2023, i.e. Tanzania's Independence Day. This incredible experience of a lifetime for my son wouldn't have been possible without the support of the entire team of Zafs Tours. Kudos to the whole crew: - The amazing service provided by the welcoming and friendly staff at the Gillmans Store for hiring of the hiking gears. - The mountain guide and his crew throughout the hike were incredible and my son had no complaints at all - A very special thanks to Huzaifa and Ruqaiya So anyone out there who has this hike in their bucket list, please contact ZAFS TOUR for the best of the best package. Everything is so perfectly organized - beginning from the hotel accommodation before your climb, hiring of the gears, the entire hike tour till the return to your hotel after your climb. You surely wont regret choosing them! Once again - Thank you Zafs Tours for this experience of a lifetime for my son which he will cherish forever!
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