# Event Details - **Event Name**: Hiking Kilimanjaro: The Machame Route Adventure - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 25 Dec, 2025 at 08:00 am – Tue, 30 Dec, 2025 at 03:00 pm - **Event Description**: Climb Kilimanjaro through the scenic Machame Route lush forests, mountain views, and an unforgettable adventure await!About this EventThis Trek Kilimanjaro route is the most popular Kilimanjaro multi-day hike and scenic Kilimanjaro route. This is one of the best Kilimanjaro hiking RoutesThe Machame route trek is also known as the Whiskey route, given its reputation for being a tough climb, in contrast to the easier Marangu route, which is known as the Coca Cola route. Unlike the gradual incline and hut accomodations found on the Marangu Route, the climbers on Machame hike steeper trails, for longer distances, while sleeping in tents. The Machame Route climb can be done in a minimum of six days (five nights) on the mountain. However, it is most often tackled over seven days (six nights), for a better altitude acclimatization schedule. The trek begins at Machame Gate, located in the southern base of the mountain, within its lush, fertile rainforest.The route heads toward the Shira Plateau, before circling along the southern circuit halfway around the mountain, exposing the climber to great views from all angles. The approach to the summit is made from the east, and the descent follows the Mweka trail. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/fb6d8a60-8c14-11f0-8110-718a93934f4e-rimg-w987-h740-dc184e8b-gmir.jpg Agenda?: 08:00 AM - 01:30 PMDAY 1: MACHAME GATE – MACHAME CAMPInfo: Elevation: 1811m/5942ft to 3021m/9911ft Altitude gained: 1210m Departing from Moshi a 45-minute drive will take you through the Village of Machame to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate. We will patiently wait for our permits to be issued while watching the hustle and bustle of operations as many crews prepare for the journey ahead Enjoy the beautiful rainforest scenery and windy trails while your guide tells you about the local flora and fauna and natural wildlife. At these lower elevations, the trail can be muddy and quite slippery. We highly recommend gaiters and trekking poles here.Untitled agenda?: 08:00 AM - 01:30 PMDAY 2: MACHAME CAMP – SHIRA CAMPInfo: Elevation: 3021m/9911ft to 3839m/12,595ft Altitude gained: 818m After a good night’s sleep and a hearty breakfast, we emerge from the rain forest and continue on an ascending path, crossing the valley along a steep rocky ridge. The route now turns west onto a river gorge until we arrive at the Shira campsite. Temperatures begin to drop.Untitled agenda?: 08:00 AM - 02:30 PMDAY 3: SHIRA CAMP – LAVA TOWER – BARRANCO CAMP: Info: Elevation: 3839m/12,595ft to 3986m/13,077ft Altitude gained: 147m Although you end the day around the same elevation as when you began, this day is very important for acclimatization. From Shira Plateau we continue east up a ridge, passing the junction towards the Kibo peak before we then continue, South East towards the Lava Tower, called the “Shark’s Tooth” (elev. 4650m/15,250ft). Shortly after the tower, we come to a second junction, which leads to the Arrow Glacier. We then continue to descend to overnight at Barranco Camp.Untitled agenda?: 08:00 AM - 04:00 AMDAY 4: BARRANCO CAMP – KARANGA CAMP – BARAFU CAMPInfo: Elevation: 3986m/13,077ft to 4034m/13,235ft to 4662m/15,295ft Altitude gained: 676m After breakfast, we continue on a steep ridge up to the adventurous Barranco Wall to the Karanga Valley and the junction, which connects, with the Mweka Trail. This is one of the most impressive days to see the power, agility, and strength of your crew zip over this wall with what appears such ease. We continue up toward Barafu Camp, and once reached you have now completed the South Circuit, which offers a variety of breathtaking views of the summit from many different angles. An early dinner and rest as we prepare for summit night. Overnight at Barafu Camp.Untitled agenda?: 02:00 AM - 09:30 AMDAY 5: BARAFU CAMP – SUMMITInfo: Elevation: 4662m/15,295ft to 5895m/19,341ft Altitude gained: 1233m Descent to 3106m/10,190ft Altitude lost: 2789m Excitement is building as morning comes with an early start between midnight and 2 a.m. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek. We continue our way to the summit between the Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers trying to stay warm and focused on the amazing sense of accomplishment that lies ahead. With a switchback motion in a northwesterly direction and ascend through heavy scree towards Stella Point on the crater rim. You will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise during your short rest here. Faster hikers may view the sunrise from the summit. From here on your remaining 1-hour ascent to Uhuru Peak, you are likely to encounter snow all the way. Congratulations, one step at a time you have now reached Uhuru Peak the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the entire continent of Africa! After photos, celebrations and maybe a few tears of joyUntitled agenda?: 08:00 AM - 11:00 AMDAY 6: MWEKA CAMP – MWEKA GATE-MOSHIInfo: Elevation: 3106m/10,190ft to 1633m/5358ft Altitude lost: 1473m After breakfast and a heartfelt ceremony of appreciation and team bonding with your crew, it’s time to say goodbye. We continue the descent down to the Mweka Park Gate to receive your summit certificates. As the weather is drastically warmer, the terrain is wet, muddy and steep and we highly recommend Gaiters and trekking poles. From the gate, a vehicle will meet you at Mweka village to drive you back to your hotel in Moshi (about 30 minutes). Enjoy a long overdue hot shower, dinner and celebrations!! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/moshi/hiking-kilimanjaro-the-machame-route-adventure/100001609767200029 - **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, Business - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 1821.21, max: 1821.21, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Moshi - **state**: AR - **country**: Tanzania - **location**: Mount Kilimanjaro - **lat**: -3.3486455 - **long**: 37.3435249 - **full address**: Mount Kilimanjaro, Moshi, Tanzania ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Hiking Kilimanjaro: The Machame Route Adventure - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/bf4b96ee847381983ca6d4b734b365fb59022172d5420dca4a03a969b7e9af10-rimg-w756-h1008-dc77625f-gmir.jpg?v=1757268236 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Hiking Kilimanjaro: The Machame Route Adventure being held? - **A:** Hiking Kilimanjaro: The Machame Route Adventure takes place on Thu, 25 Dec, 2025 at 08:00 am to Tue, 30 Dec, 2025 at 03:00 pm at Mount Kilimanjaro, Moshi, Tanzania. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Hiking Kilimanjaro: The Machame Route Adventure? - **A:** Tickets for Hiking Kilimanjaro: The Machame Route Adventure are priced at USD 1,821 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilitykilimanjaro lifetime adventuresUSD 1,821 + USD 116 feeLimited - **Q**: Who is organizing Hiking Kilimanjaro: The Machame Route Adventure? - **A:** Hiking Kilimanjaro: The Machame Route Adventure is organized by Kilimanjaro Lifetime Adventures. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Hiking Kilimanjaro: The Machame Route Adventure", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/bf4b96ee847381983ca6d4b734b365fb59022172d5420dca4a03a969b7e9af10-rimg-w756-h1008-dc77625f-gmir.jpg?v=1757268236", "startDate": "2025-12-25", "endDate": "2025-12-30", "url": "https://allevents.in/moshi/hiking-kilimanjaro-the-machame-route-adventure/100001609767200029", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Mount Kilimanjaro", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "Moshi", "addressLocality": "Moshi", "addressRegion": "AR", "addressCountry": "TZ" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "-3.3486455", "longitude": "37.3435249" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Climb Kilimanjaro through the scenic Machame Route lush forests, mountain views, and an unforgettable adventure await!", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-16", "availabilityEnds": "2025-12-30", "validFrom": "2026-04-16", "lowPrice": "1821.21", "highPrice": "1821.21", "price": "1821.21", "url": "https://allevents.in/moshi/hiking-kilimanjaro-the-machame-route-adventure/100001609767200029" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/SoldOut", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-16", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-04-16", "url": "https://allevents.in/moshi/hiking-kilimanjaro-the-machame-route-adventure/100001609767200029", "price": "1821.21", "name": "kilimanjaro lifetime adventures" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Kilimanjaro Lifetime Adventures", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/kilimanjaro-lifetime-adventures/20850546", "description": "Our Kilimanjaro Hiking Experiences\nOur Kilimanjaro hiking packages can be booked as Private Kilimanjaro Climbing Packages for solo travelers, small group hikers or large group hikers. You can also join our Kilimanjaro group departure dates that can be announced any time by Kilimanjaro Lifetime Adventures.\r\n \nKilimanjaro. The name itself is a mystery wreathed in clouds. It might mean Mountain of Light, Mountain of Greatness or Mountain of Caravans. Or it might not. The local people, the Wachagga, don’t even have a name for the whole massif, only Kipoo (now known as Kibo) for the familiar snowy peak that stands imperious, overseer of the continent, the summit of Africa. Kilimanjaro, by any name, is a metaphor for the compelling beauty of East Africa. When you see it, you understand why. Not only is this the highest peak on the African continent; it is also the tallest free-standing mountain in the world, rising in breathtaking isolation from the surrounding coastal scrubland – elevation around 900 metres – to an imperious 5,895 metres (19,336 feet). Kilimanjaro is one of the world’s most accessible high summits, a beacon for visitors from around the world.\nOur Tanzania Camping Safaris\nWe outfit camping safaris both in and outside of the National Park boundaries. Outside of park boundaries we are able to offer nature walks or hikes, and night game drives, with accommodation in a private camp, or in lodges or permanent tented camps. Our camping safaris are not “luxury camps”, though we have a wide size-range of comfortable & modern tents, camp beds and mattresses, tables & chairs and mess tents for meals. Our cooks prepare scrumptious bush meals, and we can provide toilets, showers, and all the necessities for a comfortable bush experience.\r\n \nOur camps can be mobilized each day, and set up in private or public campsites, as per your preference and budget. 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