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Mount Kilimanjaro

 Join The Explorer’s Passage on an incredible journey to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak. On this Expedition, you will ascend up this mighty mountain along the famed Machame route. This route offers some of the most spectacular scenery while on the mountain. The Machame route starts in the southwest side of the mountain and proceeds steeply north, traversing the Shira plateau and eventually joining the Shira and Lemosho routes at the Shira camp. 

Why Explore Mount Kilimanjaro with TEP?

The World’s Best Operator 

Experience Africa with the #1 Tour Company on Mount Kilimanjaro. Our team is highly skilled in helping clients summit Africa’s highest mountain. 

World Class Guides

Experience Mount Kilimanjaro with the finest guides in Tanzania. Our guides have been leading adventures to Mount Kilimanjaro for over 20 years and are native to the surrounding areas. A number of our guides in Tanzania have been recognized as the best tour leaders on the planet.

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Mt. Kilimanjaro

  • Why Explore Mount Kilimanjaro with TEP?

    The World’s Best Operator

    Experience Africa with the #1 Tour Company on Mount Kilimanjaro. Our team is highly skilled in helping clients summit Africa’s highest mountain.

    World Class Guides

    Experience Mount Kilimanjaro with the finest guides in Tanzania. Our guides have been leading adventures to Mount Kilimanjaro for over 20 years and are native to the surrounding areas. A number of our guides in Tanzania have been recognized as the best tour leaders on the planet.

  • Mount Kilimanjaro Trek

    Join The Explorer’s Passage on an incredible journey to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak. On this Expedition, you will ascend up this mighty mountain along the famed Machame route. This route offers some of the most spectacular scenery while on the mountain. The Machame route starts in the south west side of the mountain and proceeds steeply north, traversing the Shira plateau and eventually joining the Shira and Lemosho routes at the Shira camp.

  • The Route

    The Machame route, also referred to as the Whiskey route, is one of the most popular routes on Kilimanjaro and a favorite for trekkers. Despite being a tough climb compared to the Marangu route, the Machame route has one of the highest summit success rates given the topography of the route which allows climbers to “trek high & sleep low” hence making it a more favorable route for acclimatization. Unlike the Marangu route which is a gradual ascent, the Machame route is has steeper trails and climbers walk longer distances. This route offers some of the most spectacular scenery while on the mountain. The Machame route starts in the south west side of the mountain and proceeds steeply north, traversing the Shira plateau and eventually joining the Shira and Lemosho routes at the Shira camp.

  • Trip Details

    Country: Tanzania

    Airport: Kilimanjaro International Airport (KIA)

    Tour Duration: 10 Days/ 9 Nights Trek

    Trek Duration: 7 Days / 6 Nights

    Accommodations: 3 Nights Hotel / 6 Nights Camping

    Adventure Activities: Trekking

    Adventure Activity Level: Advanced*

    Guest to Guide Ratio: 8:1

    *Please refer to our Trip Activity Level Guide or speak to one of our Adventure Consultants at 855-208-6800 to determine if this is the right trip for you.

  • Trip Itinerary

    Daily Itinerary Overview (Days 1 – 6)

    DAY 1: Enjoy a warm welcome to Tanzania and meet your fellow explorers as the excitement builds for the beginning of your adventure.

    DAY 2: Enjoy a day of cultural experiences as you explore an ancient underground tunnel dug by the native ‘Chaggas’ people which was used to escape from livestock raiders and served as hiding places for kids and mothers during inter-tribal wars in the 18th century.

    DAY 3: You arrive at the gate of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s Highest Peak. The first section of the route climbs steadily and passes through magnificent, dense rainforest. This path is less well-trodden so it can get somewhat overgrown in places and it is often wet and muddy underfoot.

    DAY 4: Our route continues on up through the forest until we reach the steep ascent onto the Shira Plateau, where there are rewarding views of the mountain. Looking back, you will be able to see Mt Meru rising high above Arusha town in the distance.

    DAY 5: Walking on high moorland, the landscape changes the entire character of the trek. We traverse the southwest side of Kilimanjaro, passing underneath the Lava Tower and the final section of the Western Breach and finally reach camp. The day has been spent at altitude (up to 4,600m), but we have followed the mountaineering code of ‘walk high, sleep low’ to aid your body’s acclimatization to altitude.

    DAY 6: Our day starts by descending into the start of the Great Barranco, a huge ravine. We then exit steeply, up the Great Barranco Wall, which divides us from the southeastern slopes of Kibo. It’s a climb over rock, not technical but long and tiring. Passing underneath the Heim and Kersten glaciers, we head towards the Karanga valley.

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  • Trip Dates

    • 2023 custom dates available

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  • Trip Cost

    Prices are per person, based on double occupancy:

    $3,595 | Trip Cost 

    Single Supplements:

    • $575 | Hotels

    • $400 | Tents
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  • Trip Accommodations

    Weru Weru River Lodge | Moshi, Tanzania

    The Weru Weru River Lodge provides 32 spacious and fully air-conditioned rooms designed to provide exceptional comfort. Thanks to an unbeatable location, this superior quality lodge near Kilimanjaro is a perfect choice for travelers seeking an unforgettable and authentic African experience in a hotel with views of Kilimanjaro. The highly experienced and professional team at the riverside lodge in Moshi, Tanzania are focused on creating truly exceptional experiences at highly affordable rates, making the Weru Weru River Lodge the best value for money hotel in the region. Surrounded by coffee plantations and only 24 kilometers from the airport, the extensive range of quality facilities and services at the Weru Weru River Lodge make it the best choice for experienced international travelers.

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