What time does the tour start on the 1st day? What time does the tour end on the last day?

The tour usually starts at 8 or 8:30am leaving Moshi Town from your accommodation. On the day of your return you will be back mostlikely around 2pm.

I am currently in Tanzania and looking to join a group trek on Kilimanjaro I would prefer the Lemosho route, but I'd be willing to do Machame. I am a somewhat experienced hiker. I spent three months in Peru last year. In the past I did both Everest Base Camp and the Annapurna Circuit. I am not in my best physical condition, but I have hiked over 5,000 m several times and I know how to pace myself. I would need to buy a few pieces of gear, and so would appreciate assistance with that in Moshi.

It is very much possible to do the Machame Route Kilimanjaro hike with us. Though we have someone who is doing the Lemosho Route 8 Days on the mountain, so in total 10 Days. The price for one traveler will be: 2,350USD in a group of 2-3 people.

What is the itinerary for this tour?

Your itinerary goes as follows: Day 1: Kilimanjaro Airport to Moshi, mountain briefing (Overnight in Moshi, Rafiki Backpackers) Day 2: Moshi to Machame gate to Machame Camp Day 3: Machame Camp to Shira Camp Day 4: Shira Camp to Barranco Camp Day 5: Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp Day 6: Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp Day 7:Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate to Moshi (Overnight in Moshi,Rafiki Backpacker)

Does my arrival time on the first day of this tour matter?

Ideally arriving one day before your briefing, is what we recommend. However if your flight arrives on the first day, latest midday day at Kilimanjaro Airport, that will also be fine. The initial trek starts on the 2nd day. We will give you a briefing and check your gear on the 1st day and you will meet your mountain guides.

What is included in the trek?

Our trek includes two nights, one before and one after the trek at the hostel Rafiki Backpackers.

From

NZ $2,459

Mount Kilimanjaro Machame Route

8 days

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Start and end in Moshi

4.3

3 traveler reviews

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It's such a wonderful experience to stand up there in almost 6.000 m. The price was absolutely reasonable.
A
Axel, traveled in November
4.5
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Operator: Viva Africa Tours
Hiking & Trekking: Epic trails and breathtaking landscapes await
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Partially Guided: Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Medium Intensity: Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 10
Age range 10 to 99

Highlights

Views of Heim, Kersten and Rebmann glaciers
Catch the first view of the sun rise over Africa
Very good acclimatisation conditions
Reach Uhuru, the Roof of Africa

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Itinerary

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Introduction

Day 1 Kilimanjaro Airport to Moshi
Day 2 Moshi to Machame Gate (1,800m/5,905ft) to Machame Camp (3,000m/9,840ft) (1B, 1L, 1D)
Day 3 Machame Camp (3,000m/9,840ft) to Shira Camp (3,840m/12,600ft) (1B, 1L, 1D)
Day 4 Shira Camp (3,840m/12,600ft) to Barranco Camp (3,950m/12,960ft) (1B, 1L, 1D)
Day 5 Barranco Camp (3,950m/12,960ft) to Barafu Camp (4,600m/15,100ft) (1B, 1L, 1D)
Day 6 Barafu Camp (4,600m/15,100ft) to Uhuru Peak (5,895m/19,340ft) to Mweka Camp (3,100m/10,170ft) (1B, 1L, 1D)
Day 7 Mweka Camp (3,100m/10,170ft) to Mweka Gate (1,500m/4,920ft) to Moshi (1B, 1L, 1D)
Day 7 Departure (1B)

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Free eSIM
TourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.

What's Not Included

Flights
Insurance
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Operated by

Viva Africa Tours

4.5

(19 reviews)

Number of tours

Age Range

10 to 99 years old

Response time

within 3 days

Response rate

100%

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Customer Reviews

Overall Rating
Excellent
4.3
Guide
Excellent
4.7
Transport
Excellent
4.3
Accommodation
Good
4.0
Food
Excellent
4.3
Tour Operator
Viva Africa Tours
4.5

A
Axel
· November 26th, 2016
Had a great trip to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro with Viva Africa. It's such a wonderful experience to stand up there in almost 6.000 m. Hard to find words for it. The tour via the Machange Route was perfectly organized by Viva Africa Tours and the price was absolutely reasonable. On top of it, we (four people from Sweden, Portugal and Germany) had a lot of fun with our great tourguides Ally and Faraja. Without them we would have never made it to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro! Big big thanks again!!!
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Trip date: October 2016
My
· April 7th, 2015
We were six girls and one boy who booked the trip with Viva Africa Tours . Everything was very good . We felt safe at all time. The equipment and food held high standard and all of us reached the top without any problems. We got a warm welcome when we got back to Rafiki backpackers. I would recomend this trip to everyone
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Trip date: September 2013
Grace
· March 31st, 2015
Climbing Mt Kilimanjaro was one of the most incredible experiences I have ever had and it was made even more amazing doing it with Viva Africa Tours. Our guides Chua and Luis were so great, they were really encouraging and helped us be the first group to make it to the summit which was pretty special! The porters we had were so inspiring and definitely could not have done it without them. The food was so good, I was pretty blown away by such nice food being served to us 4,500m above sea level! Everything went very smoothly and I would definitely recommend using Viva Africa Tours if you are thinking of climbing Kilimanjaro.
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Trip date: December 2014

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R
Russell
Asked on May 7th, 2023
What time does the tour start on the 1st day? What time does the tour end on the last day?
Tour Details
- Viva Africa ToursOperator•Written May 2023
  The tour usually starts at 8 or 8:30am leaving Moshi Town from your accommodation. On the day of your return you will be back mostlikely around 2pm.
L
Lawrence
Asked on October 18th, 2022
I am currently in Tanzania and looking to join a group trek on Kilimanjaro I would prefer the Lemosho route, but I'd be willing to do Machame. I am a somewhat experienced hiker. I spent three months in Peru last year. In the past I did both Everest Base Camp and the Annapurna Circuit. I am not in my best physical condition, but I have hiked over 5,000 m several times and I know how to pace myself. I would need to buy a few pieces of gear, and so would appreciate assistance with that in Moshi.
Tour Details
Transport
- Viva Africa ToursOperator•Written October 2022
  It is very much possible to do the Machame Route Kilimanjaro hike with us. Though we have someone who is doing the Lemosho Route 8 Days on the mountain, so in total 10 Days. The price for one traveler will be: 2,350USD in a group of 2-3 people.
A
Anne
Asked on April 1st, 2017
What is the itinerary for this tour?
Other
- Viva Africa ToursOperator•Written April 2017
  Your itinerary goes as follows:
  
  Day 1: Kilimanjaro Airport to Moshi, mountain briefing (Overnight in Moshi, Rafiki Backpackers)
  Day 2: Moshi to Machame gate to Machame Camp
  Day 3: Machame Camp to Shira Camp
  Day 4: Shira Camp to Barranco Camp
  Day 5: Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp
  Day 6: Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp
  Day 7:Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate to Moshi (Overnight in Moshi,Rafiki Backpacker)
J
Josh
Asked on June 1st, 2016
Does my arrival time on the first day of this tour matter?
Other
- Viva Africa ToursOperator•Written June 2016
  Ideally arriving one day before your briefing, is what we recommend. However if your flight arrives on the first day, latest midday day at Kilimanjaro Airport, that will also be fine. The initial trek starts on the 2nd day. We will give you a briefing and check your gear on the 1st day and you will meet your mountain guides.
J
Jane
Asked on June 1st, 2016
What is included in the trek?
Other
- Viva Africa ToursOperator•Written June 2016
  Our trek includes two nights, one before and one after the trek at the hostel Rafiki Backpackers.

Good to Know

Tour ID: 78300

Currency
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Plugs & Adapters
As a traveler from New Zealand you will need an adaptor for type G.
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Vaccines
- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Typhoid - Recommended for Tanzania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Tanzania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Cholera - Recommended for Tanzania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Tuberculosis - Recommended for Tanzania. Ideally 3 months before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Tanzania. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- Rabies - Recommended for Tanzania. Ideally 1 month before travel.
- Meningococcal meningitis - Recommended for Tanzania. Ideally 3 weeks before travel.
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