3 Days Machame Route Kilimanjaro Climbing

5.0 Superb

Tour Type

Machame Route

People at Jiwe la Kubusu on Mount Kilimanjaro enjoying scenic mountain views during a climbing adventure in Tanzania.

TRIP OVERVIEW

This 3-day Kilimanjaro adventure begins from Machame Gate and takes you through rich rainforest trails filled with giant trees, tropical vegetation, and diverse wildlife. It is ideal for adventurous travelers with limited time who still want to experience the magic of Kilimanjaro trekking.

You will hike with professional mountain guides, enjoy packed meals along the trail, and experience the natural beauty of one of Africa’s most iconic destinations.

SAFARI ITINERARY

Day 1: Machame Gate to Machame Camp

This section begins at Machame Gate after registration at Kilimanjaro National Park. The trail enters a dense rainforest filled with tall trees, hanging vines, and rich biodiversity. The environment is humid and shaded, offering a cool and refreshing hiking experience.

You will experience a steady uphill climb through muddy and scenic forest trails, with chances to see monkeys and unique bird species before arriving at Machame Camp.

Altitude: 1,800 m – 2,835 m
Hiking distance: 11 km
Hiking time: 5–7 hours

Day 2: Machame Camp to Shira Cave Camp

This section takes you out of the rainforest into the heath and moorland zone. The landscape becomes more open with volcanic rock formations, giant lobelias, and wide views of Kilimanjaro’s slopes.

The air becomes cooler and thinner as altitude increases. This is an important acclimatization stage where trekkers enjoy dramatic scenery and peaceful mountain trekking before reaching Shira Cave Camp.

Altitude: 2,835 m – 3,750 m
Hiking distance: 5–7 km
Hiking time: 4–6 hours

Day 3: Shira Cave Camp to Machame Gate

This final section is a descent back through the moorland and rainforest zones to Machame Gate. The trail offers a relaxing downhill hike with beautiful forest scenery and fresh mountain air.

Upon arrival at the gate, you will receive congratulations for completing your short Kilimanjaro adventure before transferring back to Arusha or Moshi.

Altitude: 3,750 m – 1,800 m
Hiking distance: 7 km
Hiking time: 5 hours

Hotels

We offer the following hotel options

Lindrin Lodge (Single Room) - USD 55 per night
Lindrin Lodge (Double Room) - USD 70 per night
Lindrin Lodge (Triple Room) - USD 105 per night
Keys Hotel (Single Room) - USD 69 per night
Keys Hotel (Double Room) - USD 94 per night
Keys Hotel (Triple Room) - USD 122 per night
Parkview Inn (Single Room) - USD 81 per night
Parkview Inn (Double Room) - USD 91 per night
Parkview Inn (Triple Room) - USD 170 per night
Kilimanjaro Wonders (Single Room) - USD 140 per night
Kilimanjaro Wonders (Double Room) - USD 160 per night

Note: if any hotel is booked out or is otherwise unavailable, we will book you in an alternate equivalent hotel.
If you are booking a hotel directly, please do check with us before booking, to make sure we can meet you and pick you up from the hotel.

Gear

We offer the following addons to your gear

Private Toilet - USD 150
Private Tent - USD 5 per day
Thicker sleeping mattress - USD 10 per mattress
Thermarest - USD 15 per thermarest

Note: Our packages by default include a foam sleeping mattress of 2 inch thickness, if you want a thicker alternative you can opt a 4 inch foam mattress with above mentioned extra cost.

Transfers

We offer the following transfer optionsr

Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO) to Moshi (one way) - USD 50 per vehicle
Moshi to Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO) (one way) - USD 50 per vehicle
Arusha to Moshi (one way) - USD 100 per vehicle
Moshi to Arusha (one way) - USD 100 per vehicle

Inclusions and Exclusion

All transfers to the mountain and back to your Moshi hotel
Professional, experienced, mountain guides
Guides, Porters, Cook salaries and park fees
Quality, waterproof, four-season mountain sleeping tents (on twin sharing basis)
Sleeping Mattress
Emergency Oxygen Cylinder
All meals while on the Mountain
Quality Mess tents with table and chairs
Large portions of fresh, healthy, nutritious food
Clean, purified drinking water
Conservation fees (part of park fees)
Camping or Hut fees (part of park fees)
Rescue fees (part of park fees)
VAT (18% charged by the Government)
Kilimanjaro summit certificate

Tanzania Visa
International and domestic flights
Transfers (available as an optional addon)
Personal trekking equipment such as sleepings bags, hiking boots, clothes, etc (available for renting)
Tips and gratuities
Travel insurance
Personal Expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.)
Meals not listed in the itinerary
Liquors, beers and bottled beverages
Surcharge for online payment of advance and balance (5% on each payment)