Tanzania, Kilimanjaro ascent: Machame route.

Climbing Africa's highest mountain is much more than a sporting challenge. Located in northern Tanzania, right on the Kenyan border, the ascent takes you through a variety of landscapes: from rainforests and giant heath forests to the 4,000-meter-high moorlands, and finally to the high mountains and their African glaciers, culminating at the 5,895-meter summit. This high-altitude trek—including the legendary peak—is within reach of well-trained hikers, and if you follow the classic routes, in this case the beautiful Machame trail, it presents no technical difficulties.

Group of people walking along a hillside in a mountainous landscape with a volcano in the background. Ol Donyo Lengai, sacred mountain of the Maasai in Tanzania
Young man walking in a field with a volcano in the background, wearing traditional clothing, holding an object in his hand.
View of a mountain range with rocks and snow, some people walking on the summit, and a volcano in the distance surrounded by clouds with the sun shining. Kilimanjaro
Ice and snow landscape in a mountainous area with partly cloudy skies and a pink glow on the Kilimanjaro horizon
Sunset over the mountains with clouds and blue sky, snow on the ground and earth in the foreground. Kilimanjaro
View of a sunset from a mountain with silhouettes of people and a sign, the sky with thin clouds and the sun on the horizon.
Snow-covered mountain under a starry sky and the bright moon in the upper center of the image.
Four people hiking in a mountainous landscape with a volcano in the background, using trekking equipment and backpacks.
People hiking with loaded mules in a clear, green mountain landscape.
Three hikers with backpacks and hiking clothes walking through a green valley with green and rocky mountains and hills in the background.
A person walking along a path in an arid mountainous landscape, carrying a large basket on their head, with a mountain shrouded in mist or clouds in the background. Kilimanjaro. Porter on the Shira Plateau
A person with a hiking backpack in a mountainous landscape with clouds and valleys. Kilimanjaro
A snow-covered volcanic landscape with a cloudy sky and some ice formations in the foreground. Kilimanjaro
Group of people hiking on a snow-covered mountain summit with large rocks, offering views of clouds and a bright sky. Kilimanjaro
A group of people hiking on a rocky mountain with arid vegetation and a deep valley below. Kilimanjaro
A group of porters trek through a rocky landscape in a mountainous region with snow-capped peaks and a volcano in the background, some carrying loads on their heads and backpacks. Kilimanjaro, Machame Route
Three people in warm clothing and hats in a snowy setting with a volcano in the distance at sunset. Summit of Kilimanjaro
Camping on a mountain at night with green tents and fog, with a snow-capped mountain in the background and a cloudy sky. Camp on Kilimanjaro
Sunrise on a mountain with several people observing the horizon and a sign-like structure. Summit of Kilimanjaro
A group of hikers walking on a trail in the mountains with a volcano in the background, clear skies, and a few clouds. Ol Donyo Lengai, sacred mountain of the Maasai in Tanzania
Group of hikers walking through a landscape of grasslands and hills with a backdrop of mountains and a cloudy sky. Ngorongoro, Nbulbul Depression, Trek in Tanzania
A cone-shaped volcano with green, rocky slopes under a sky with white and blue clouds.
Group of people hiking in a green field near a body of water, with mountains and clear sky in the background.
Landscape with acacia trees in the savanna at sunset, sky with scattered clouds and sun hidden on the horizon.
Group of hikers walking through a mountainous landscape with a volcano in the background and a clear sky.
Group of people in a field with an erupting volcano in the background.

9 days from €2,590

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The pluses of this program

  • The ascent to the highest peak in Africa via one of the most beautiful routes

  • Certified Tanzanian guide with over 500 ascents of Kilimanjaro

  • Certified mountain guide from Exploramunt with experience at high altitude and specialized training for altitude problems.

  • Safety equipment –hyperbaric chamber– for the ascent.

  • Local team with a lot of experience

Group of people walking on a trail in the hills with a volcano in the background. Trek on Lake Natron, Tanzania, Old Onyo Lengai

Program

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Program 〰️

  • Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport. You will be met by your guide and transferred to our lodge in Moshi, the small town at the foot of Kilimanjaro. The guides will provide an explanation of the route and review the equipment. Overnight at the lodge.

  • After a short transfer through lush banana and tropical fruit orchards, we arrived at the entrance to Kilimanjaro National Park. The ascent begins through the towering trees of Kilimanjaro's equatorial rainforest. Overnight at Machame Hut, our first high-altitude camp.

    5 hours of hiking, 1100 m of elevation gain. Machame Camp altitude: 2900 m

  • We climbed through the giant heathers covered in lichen, and the summit of Les Kili appeared through the vegetation. We arrived in the afternoon at our second camp on the Shira Plateau, in front of the peak of the same name.

    4h30 hike, 1000m elevation gain. Shira Plateau Camp altitude: 3900m

  • Acclimatization day during which we crossed the Lava Tower pass at 4600 m. The views of neighboring Mount Meru – Tanzania's second highest peak – and the snowfields of Kilimanjaro are breathtaking. Overnight at Barranco Camp, among the giant Kilimanjaro senecios (plants typical of this mountain that reach several meters in height).

    5 hours of hiking, 700 m of elevation gain, 650 m of elevation loss. Barranco Camp altitude: 3950 m

  • We left Barranco Camp for Barranco Wall, the only section of the ascent where, for a few short steps, we needed to use our hands to progress – easy level. In the early afternoon, we arrived at Karanga Camp.

    4 hours of walking. 350 m of positive slope 250 m of negative slope. Karanga Camp Height: 4050 m

  • In the morning we ascend to the last high camp before the summit. We arrive at Barafu Camp late in the morning and spend the entire afternoon resting since the alarm clock is going to ring very early (at 11 pm).

    2h30 of walking 500 m of positive slope. Barafu Camp height: 4600 m

  • We began our ascent at midnight by headlamp, aiming to reach the summit or near it at sunrise. Uhuru Peak (Kilimanjaro Summit) at 5,895m. Descent to Mweka Camp.

    12-13 hours of hiking, 1300m of elevation gain, 2900m of elevation loss. Mweka Camp altitude: 3000m

  • After tipping the guides, porters, and cook, we descended towards Mweka Gate. We received our summit certificates at the National Park office, and after a shower at the Moshi Lodge, we transferred to the airport for our return flight.

  • Arrival.

    This ascent is often combined with a few days of safari in the legendary Serengeti and Ngorongoro parks, and also with a trek in Maasai country. An extension to the island of Zanzibar and its beautiful beaches is also possible. Don't hesitate to ask us!

Important information

  • Lodge in Moshi for the first night in a shared double room. On the last day we can take a shower and rest at this lodge before going to the airport.

    In a tent during the ascent. Three-person tents for two people, comfortable foam camping mats.

  • Exploramunt technical sports guide for medium mountain terrain (David Casajuana) with experience on Kilimanjaro and high-altitude treks, as well as training at Ifremmont on specific altitude problems + Tanzanian guide with more than 100 ascents of Kilimanjaro

  • An ascent of Kilimanjaro requires the participation of many people. In addition to the guides, there is a cook, porters, and assistants

  • Excellent physical condition.

  • Between 4 and 12 people

  • Backpack, sleeping bag rated to -10°C (available for rent at Exploramunt), hiking boots (with ankle support), and winter mountain clothing. A complete list will be provided upon registration.

  • Climate: From 30º at the foot of the mountain, to -20ºC on summit day.

Prices and conditions

PRICE FROM €2590

Included in the price: Round-trip flights from Barcelona to Kilimanjaro Airport (departure from Palma with a €75 supplement). Full board accommodation throughout the climb (excluding lunch and dinner on arrival day (DAY 1) and departure day (DAY 8). All transfers by car or van from arrival at the airport to departure at the airport. Local team and Exploramunt guide (Spanish mountain guide). Dining tent with tables and chairs. Tents (one three-person tent for every two participants) with comfortable sleeping mats. Camping equipment (cutlery, plates, etc.).

Not included in the price: Lunches and dinners on days 1 and 8 (excluding breakfast on day 8), drinks on days 1 and 8, entry visa (available at Kilimanjaro Airport upon arrival for €50 or at the Tanzanian Embassy in Spain), gratuities (which are customary in Africa), Kilimanjaro National Park entrance fee (USD 965.24), and any services or activities not mentioned in the program.

Single room supplement and plane tickets: please ask us

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