What to expect
BEST PRICE GUARANTEE
The tours we incorporate on Kilisa Tours and Safari are made accessible at the equivalent or preferable rate over offered anywhere else. This guarantee just identifies with the equivalent or ractically identical tours being offered by Kilisa Tours and Safari (not by different operators) under equivalent appointments conditions, for example, same destinations, length of stay, group size, season of the year, activities, accommodation, meal plans and transportation.
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Technical Clothing
1 - Waterproof Jacket, breathable with hood ($20)
1 - Insulated Jacket, synthetic or down ($20)
1 - Soft Jacket, fleece or soft-shell ($20)
2 - Long Sleeve Shirt, light-weight, moisture-wicking fabric ($15)
1 - Short Sleeve Shirt, light-weight, moisture-wicking fabric ($15)
1 - Waterproof Pants, breathable (side-zipper recommended) ($15)
2 - Hiking Pants ($15)
1 - Fleece Pants ($15)
1 - Shorts (optional) ($15)
1 - Long Underwear (moisture-wicking fabric recommended) ($15)
3 - Underwear, briefs (moisture-wicking fabric recommended) ($15)
2 - Sport Bra (women)
Headwear
1 - Brimmed Hat, for sun protection ($5)
1 - Knit Hat, for warmth ($5)
1 - Balaclava, for face coverage (optional) ($5)
1 - Bandana (optional) ($5)
Handwear
1 - Gloves, warm (waterproof recommended) ($10)
1 - Gloves, thin ($10)
Footwear
1 - Hiking Boots, warm, waterproof, broken-in ($40)
1 - Gym Shoes, to wear at camp (optional) ($40)
3 - Socks, wool or synthetic
3 - Sock Liners, tight, thin, synthetic, worn under socks to prevent blisters (optional)
1 - Gaiters, waterproof (optional) ($15)
Accessories
1 - Sunglasses or Goggles ($10)
1 - Backpack Cover, waterproof (optional) ($15)
1 - Water Bottle (Nalgene, 32 oz.) ($5)
1 - Water Bladder (Camelback type, 3 liters) ($15)
1 - Towel, lightweight, quick-dry (optional)
1 - Pee Bottle, to avoid leaving tent at night (recommended) ($10)
Stuff Sacks, Dry Bags or Plastic Bags, various sizes, to keep gear dry and separate
Equipment
1 - Sleeping Bag, warm, four seasons* ($30)
1 - Trekking Poles, collapsable (highly recommended)* ($15)
1 - Head lamp, with extra batteries ($10)
1 - Duffel bag, 50-90L capacity, for porters to carry your equipment ($30)
1 - Daypack, 30-35L capacity, for you to carry your personal gear ($50)
Not stroller accessible
Not suitable for pets
No public transportation nearby
Infants must not sit on laps
Infant seats unavailable
Not wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for people with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for people with heart conditions
Pick up from Airport on Arrival
Questions people ask
How many days is the Machame route on Kilimanjaro?
This tour follows the Machame route over seven days, starting and ending in Moshi.
What is included in this Kilimanjaro climb?
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included, along with two nights of accommodation in Moshi and airport pickup on arrival.
What is not included in the tour price?
Tips for guides, porters and the cook are not included.
Is the Machame route easier for acclimatisation?
The listing describes the Machame route as easier to acclimatise on, giving a better chance of a successful climb.
Is the Kilimanjaro climb suitable for everyone?
It is not recommended for pregnant travellers or people with heart conditions or back problems, and it is not wheelchair accessible.