“Worth it if you're committed to summiting and want genuinely attentive guides who monitor your health obsessively. Think twice if you need hand-holding through logistics before arrival.”
- About £220/day across 7 days
- We only rate a price against this trip's own history once we've tracked it for 21 days — no guessing before that.
- About average per day vs 4 similar trips (~£230/day)
- 5.0★ from 48 traveller reviews
Price movement, fill and the all-in cost come from our own daily tracking— not the operator’s feed. You book on TourRadar; the live price always applies there.
About this trip
This is a 7-day climb of Kilimanjaro via the Machame route, known to climbers as the "Whiskey" route. It's the most popular way up the mountain, approaching from the south before swinging east.
Expect longer days and steeper walking than the alternative Marangu route. You camp throughout, and the route traverses beneath Kilimanjaro's southern ice field on the way to the summit.
This one suits people who want a proper physical challenge and come with some hiking or backpacking behind them, rather than a first ever multi-day trek.
What you'll do
- Climb Kilimanjaro via the Machame route
- Camp each night on the mountain
- Traverse beneath the southern ice field
- Reach the summit on day 6 of 7
- Rated a difficult route — steeper and longer days than Marangu
- Better suited to those with some prior hiking or backpacking experience
- Seven days is the recommended minimum; six is possible but tighter
Day by day
Exactly what you do each day, where you sleep, and how it flows — written by us, from the real itinerary.
What's included
- Guide: Proffesional and experienced english guides
- Meals: Three meals per day with mineral water
- Activities: -Return transportation from Moshi to/from the starting/finishing point on the mountain -Qualified guides with mountain crew -National park fees -Tents and sleeping mattresses -Cutlery / Crockery / Eating utensils -Mess tent (for dining) / Mini camping chairs / Tables / Candles -Rescue Fees -Pulse oximeters -First aid kit -Guides, porters, cook, waiter salaries -Boiled water on the mountain -All meals on the mountain (breakfast, lunch & dinner) -Guides, porters, waiter, cook accommodation and entry fees on the mountain
- Transport: We do provide to and fro transport
- Accommodation: The accomodation on the mountain is at the campsite
- Activities: -Guides, Porters, Cook & Waiters tips -Gears for your climb -Visas
- Flights: The clients cover his/her flight
- Optional: Other activities and services are not included.
- Insurance: The client covers his/her insurance policies
How travellers rate it
We started tracking this trip on 28 Jul — the chart appears once a few days of real history build up. Every point is a price we recorded ourselves.
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Worth it if you're committed to summiting and want genuinely attentive guides who monitor your health obsessively. Think twice if you need hand-holding through logistics before arrival.
- Guides do twice-daily health checks, O2 readings, and catch small problems before they become summit-threatening issues.
- Porters deliver your duffel bags to camp before you arrive every single day; chef provides abundant, varied meals with second servings.
- Solo female traveller felt genuinely supported and safe throughout; guides provided constant company and encouragement during difficult moments.
- Pre-trek logistics handled well by company, but reviews don't detail costs, acclimatisation schedule specifics, or what altitude sickness support actually includes.
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Getting there
One-way so you can book your return whenever. Prices & booking shown on Trip.com.
Hotels in Shira Camp One
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Hostels in Shira Camp One for the night before your tour · 30 Jul – 31 Jul
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Common questions
How long is Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing Via Machame Route?
It's a 7-day trip. It starts in Shira Camp One and finishes in Moshi.
How much does Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing Via Machame Route cost?
The land price starts from £1,541 per person for the 7-day trip. You book on TourRadar, where the live price always applies.
What's included in the price?
The price covers all your accommodation, transport during the trip, a group leader/guide. Anything the operator lists as optional or not included — see the full breakdown on this page.
What's not included?
international flights and travel insurance (required) are not included, so factor them into your budget. We show typical flight costs and can point you to insurance on this page.
How big is the group?
Groups are capped at around 20 travellers — a small-group trip, mostly solo 18–35s travelling to meet people, not a coach tour.
When does Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing Via Machame Route run?
It runs across roughly 25 months of the year, so there's usually a departure to fit your dates. Check live availability and prices in the dates section above.
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