Kilimanjaro Day Trip Machame

Safari summary

This kilimanjaro day trip tour via Machame route involves going up to the first camp that is Machame camp 3000 meters and descend back via the same route on the same day. This day trip tour is more fantastic for those who wantt climb but reaching to the top it is not a must do, KILIMANJARO ON TOP designed an affordable day trip tour for you that is called Kilimanjaro Day Trip Machame.
A Kilimanjaro one day (day trip) hike inside of Kilimanjaro National Park allows you to experience the thrill of climbing Africa's highest mountain while you avoid the summit and extreme altitudes. We offer low to medium or fitness options via the machame route.

The Machame route, also known as the “Whiskey” route, is the most popular route on Kilimanjaro. Machame’s draw is in its scenic beauty. However, the trail is considered difficult, steep and challenging, particularly due to its shorter itinerary. Therefore this route is better suited for more adventurous folks or those with some high altitude, hiking or backpacking experience.

Attractions found:
Montane forest is the main attraction and it start few minutes after crossing the main gate. It is dense forest with a lot of species of plant such as Impatient Kilimanjaro, a flower which is found only at Mount Kilimanjaro. You might also see Blue Monkeys and black and white Colobus Monkeys.

The kilimanjaro Machame Day Trip Tour Highlights.
Ascend: Moshi to Machame Gate to Machame Camp
Descend: Machame Camp to Machame gate to Moshi
Approximate hiking time: 7-9 hours
Approximate hiking distance: 18km / 11mi
Start Altitude: 1790m or 5870ft
End Altitude: 1790m or 5870ft
Highest Altitude reached: 3010m or 9875ft
Altitude +gain / -loss: +1220m or +4005ft / -1220m or -4005ft
Meals included: Picnic lunch

About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	Main focus	Hiking | trekking
	Activity level	Strenuous activity
	Best months	All months
	Countries	Tanzania
	Parks	Kilimanjaro

Fine details

Safari highlights

• Bird watching—with professional guide
• Walking safari—with armed guard
• Hiking | trekking

What’s included?

• Meals
• Park fees
• Private vehicle and driver

What’s not included?

• Accommodation
• Alcoholic beverages
• Internal flights
• International flights
• Spa treatments
• Tips and gratuities
• Visas