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The Machame Route to Summit the Mount Kilimanjaro

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Spider Tours  and Safaris

Tour Guide, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

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Spider tour is a tour company based in Moshi Kilimanjaro – Tanzania. We offer all types of adventures such as;

  • Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing

  • Safari to all Tanzania national parks

  • Zanzibar Holidays tour

  • Cultural tour

  • Day trips

The second most popular option among the climbers, the Machame route, also known as “the Whiskey Route”, offers a wide variety of views, landscapes and experiences. The starting point of the route, Machame Gate, is only a 20-minute drive from Aishi Machame Hotel. Located on the southern slope of Mt Kilimanjaro, Machame Gate will lead you to the top along the exciting footpath, which starts at the tropical forest, then runs through all the climate zones and finishes with the Arctic desert in the summit area.

Camps along the trek are favourably located for a smooth and gradual acclimatization transition process. On the 3rd day, Machame Route converges with Lemosho and Umbwe at Barranco camp.

This 7-Day Machame route has become very popular and is a camping route that offers spectacular views of various landscapes such as Mt Meru, Pare Mountains, Lake Chala and Lake Jipe. While the 6-day itinerary is possible, it is very beneficial to have the seven days Machame climb because having one extra day for acclimatization and resting before the summit day. Doing this will maximize your chance of reaching the top