Kilimanjaro via Machame Route

Safari summary

Machame is a very popular route up Mt Kilimanjaro.
Scenic: yes – traverse across southwestern side of mountain through different terrains

Skill: high – steep at several places – need to scramble up and across a rock face at Barranco Wall

Traffic: high

The Machame route is a beautiful way up Mt Kilimanjaro. The scenery, balanced with an itinerary that allows sufficient time to acclimatize, makes this route very popular. The Machame allows you to experience a variety of terrains as you ascend via the southwestern side of the mountain and descend via the southern side. From Late afternoon sunsets at Shira, to the misty revelations of Kibo’s great Barranco Wall, the Machame route offers the spunky hiker a continuous scenic slide show.

About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	Main focus	Hiking | trekking
	Activity level	Strenuous activity
	Best months	January, February, June, July, August, September
	Countries	Tanzania
	Parks	Kilimanjaro