🌍 Overview
The Machame Route is one of the best and most popular ways to climb Mount Kilimanjaro. People also call it the “Whiskey Route” because it is a bit more challenging than the Marangu Route. It takes 6 to 7 days and gives you more time to get used to the high altitude. The route goes through beautiful forests, valleys, and rocky paths before reaching the top at Uhuru Peak (5,895m). Many climbers choose this route because it has great views and a high success rate.
💡 Travel Tips for Machame Route
🍽️ Food on the Mountain
You will eat 3 warm meals each day — breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The food is healthy and gives you energy. If you need special food (vegetarian, gluten-free), just tell your tour company before the climb.
🏕️ Where You Sleep
You will sleep in mountain tents each night. The tents are carried and set up by porters. Bring a warm sleeping bag because it gets cold at night.
🚐 Transport
You will be picked up from Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO) and taken to your hotel in Moshi. The next day, you will drive to Machame Gate to start your hike. After the climb, transport is provided back to the hotel or airport.
🎒 Luggage
Porters carry your main bag (up to 20kg). You will carry a small daypack with water, snacks, camera, and warm clothes.
💵 Tipping (Very Important)
Tipping is a way to thank the team. Here are the recommended tips:
Guide: $20 per day
Assistant Guide: $18 per day
Cook: $15 per day
Porters: $10 per day
These can be shared with the team at the end of the trek.
✈️ How to Get There
Fly to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO). The airport is about 1 hour from Moshi, the town where your tour will start. We provide airport transfers.
