Tanzania · Hiking

1-Day Kilimanjaro Hike via Machame Route from Moshi

1 Day Round trip from Moshi Moderate pace

Travellers in at the Machame gate of the Kilimanjaro National Park

Travellers in at the Machame camp of the Kilimanjaro National Park

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Experience a full-day hike on Mount Kilimanjaro via the Machame Route
02 Walk through the lush montane forest on Africa's highest peak
03 Enjoy stunning panoramas of the Kilimanjaro region from Machame Camp
04 Ideal for hikers who want the Kilimanjaro experience without summiting

This full-day trip on Mount Kilimanjaro offers an excellent opportunity to experience the world's highest free-standing mountain without attempting the summit. Hike through the lush mountain forest on the Machame Route and enjoy the excitement of trekking on the highest peak on the African continent. Short treks like this are ideal for travellers who enjoy hiking and want to experience Kilimanjaro within a limited timeframe. As required inside Tanzania National Park, the hike is led by certified guides.

You will finally reach Machame Camp, where you will enjoy a stunning panorama of the Kilimanjaro region's landscapes and have your lunch in nature.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Moshi, Mount Kilimanjaro, Machame

Languages English, German, Spanish, Swahili

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Machame Gate Hike to Machame Camp and Back

Machame Gate to Machame Camp Hike:
- Your excursion starts after breakfast at your hotel, followed by a 45-minute drive from Moshi Town (910m) to Machame Gate (1800m).
- Your guides and porters will prepare and pack the supplies at the gate.
- After registering at the gate office, you will begin your ascent and enter the lush mountain forest.
- Rain in the forest is possible, which can make the trail soggy, muddy, and slippery, but still a memorable experience.
- You will finally reach Machame Camp, where you will enjoy a stunning panorama of the Kilimanjaro region's landscapes and have your lunch in nature.
Machame Camp to Machame Gate Hike:
- After lunch, you will hike back to the park gate.
- You will then return to peaceful Moshi town.
- Machame Gate (1490m) - Machame Camp (3000m)

Distance: 11 km

Vegetation Zone: Montane forest

Time: 5 to 6 hours

Meal: Lunch