7 Days Machame Route – Kilimanjaro Group Joining Climb | January 2027
Mount Kilimanjaro, Machame Route, Kilimanjaro Region, Tanzania
Join Vilima Adventure Tours for an unforgettable 7-day Mount Kilimanjaro climbing adventure via the famous Machame Route. This scheduled group departure runs from 23 to 29 January 2027 and offers an opportunity for solo travellers and small groups to climb together.
Known as the Whiskey Route, Machame is one of Kilimanjaro's most scenic trails, featuring beautiful rainforests, spectacular mountain landscapes, the Shira Plateau, the famous Barranco Wall and the challenging journey to Uhuru Peak (5,895 metres), the highest point in Africa.
One participant is already booked, and additional climbers are welcome to join. Experience professional local guides, dedicated mountain crew, freshly prepared meals and proper acclimatisation throughout your journey.
*Departure: 23–29 January 2027
*Duration: 7 Days / 6 Nights on the mountain
Group joining price: USD 1,600 per person
*Operator:* Vilima Adventure Tours Limited, Moshi, Tanzania.
Tour overview
## Overview
Experience the adventure of a lifetime by climbing Mount Kilimanjaro (5,895 metres), the highest mountain in Africa, through the spectacular 7-day Machame Route with Vilima Adventure Tours.
The Machame Route, popularly known as the Whiskey Route, is one of the most scenic and rewarding ways to reach the summit of Kilimanjaro. This seven-day itinerary provides additional time for acclimatisation, helping climbers adjust to the increasing altitude while enjoying the mountain's diverse landscapes.
Your journey begins in the beautiful rainforest, where you may encounter unique mountain vegetation and wildlife. As you ascend, the scenery changes into heathland, moorland, alpine desert and eventually the magnificent glacial environment near the summit.
Highlights include the Shira Plateau, Lava Tower, Barranco Valley, the famous Barranco Wall and the final summit attempt to Uhuru Peak at 5,895 metres.
## Scheduled Group Departure – January 2027
- Departure date: 23 January 2027
- Summit and descent: 28 January 2027
- Final descent: 29 January 2027
- Duration: 7 days / 6 nights on the mountain
- Route: Machame Route
- Starting point: Machame Gate
- Summit: Uhuru Peak (5,895 metres)
- Group joining price: USD 1,600 per person
- Current booking: 1 participant confirmed
Solo travellers and additional climbers are welcome to join this scheduled departure.
## Why Climb with Vilima Adventure Tours?
Vilima Adventure Tours is a locally based tour operator in Moshi, Tanzania. Our team brings hands-on experience of Mount Kilimanjaro, including mountain guiding, porter services and mountain logistics.
We focus on responsible mountain operations, professional guiding, proper crew equipment, freshly prepared meals and attentive support throughout the climb.
Our goal is to make your Kilimanjaro experience safe, enjoyable and memorable while treating our mountain crew with fairness and respect.
Book your place and experience the Roof of Africa with our local team!
Included
- ✓ - Kilimanjaro National Park entrance fees
- ✓ - Camping fees throughout the climb
- ✓ - Kilimanjaro rescue fees
- ✓ - Professional English-speaking mountain guides
- ✓ - Experienced assistant guides and mountain crew
- ✓ - Porters and professional mountain cook
- ✓ - Fair crew salaries
- ✓ - Three freshly prepared meals per day on the mountain
- ✓ - Sufficient drinking water during the climb
- ✓ - Quality mountain camping tents
- ✓ - Sleeping mats
- ✓ - Group camping equipment
- ✓ - Transportation from Moshi to Machame Gate and from Mweka Gate back to Moshi
- ✓ - First aid kit and emergency medical support
- ✓ - Emergency oxygen for emergency use
- ✓ - Pulse oximeter for altitude monitoring
- ✓ - Guides trained in Wilderness First Responder (WFR) and adult/child CPR
- ✓ - Daily health and altitude monitoring
- ✓ - Pre-climb briefing in Moshi
- ✓ - Summit certificate issued by Kilimanjaro National Park authorities
- ✓ - Government taxes and applicable park levies
Not included
- × - International and domestic flights
- × - Tanzania visa fees
- × - Personal travel and medical insurance
- × - Personal mountain climbing equipment
- × - Sleeping bag
- × - Trekking poles (available for hire)
- × - Airport transfers, unless separately arranged
- × - Accommodation in Moshi before and after the climb, unless specified in the booking
- × - Meals and drinks outside the mountain package
- × - Tips and gratuities for guides, porters and mountain crew
- × - Personal expenses
- × - Laundry services
- × - Additional hotel nights
- × - Any services not specifically mentioned under package inclusions