Machame Route, 7 Days
Scheduled group departures on Kilimanjaro. Same guides, same inclusions, lower per-person cost.
What Is a Join Group Climb?
A join group is a scheduled Kilimanjaro climb that is confirmed once at least 2 people book the same route and dates. You climb alongside other travellers, which lowers your per-person cost and shares tipping across the group. Same guides, same equipment, same inclusions as a private climb. Groups are kept small: maximum 12 climbers, average 6 to 8.
Best for solo travellers or pairs. Scheduled dates below, from $2,400 per person.
Climb private on your own dates. See the private The Machame Route page.
Route Overview
The Machame route (the "Whiskey route") is the most popular path up Kilimanjaro, chosen by roughly half of all climbers for its scenery and variety of habitats. It has steeper trails and longer days than Marangu, with tent camping rather than huts. On the 7-day version, a key acclimatisation day at Karanga Valley significantly improves summit success. A join group is a scheduled climb that is confirmed once at least 2 people book the same route and dates.
Scheduled Departures
Every date runs a group climb, confirmed once 2 or more climbers book. Prices in USD per person.
- Friday, July 24, 2026Returns Saturday, August 1, 2026Summit on full moon$2,400 ppAvailable
- Saturday, August 1, 2026Returns Sunday, August 9, 2026$2,400 ppAvailable
- Sunday, August 23, 2026Returns Monday, August 31, 2026$2,400 ppAvailable
- Monday, August 24, 2026Returns Tuesday, September 1, 2026Summit on full moon$2,400 ppAvailable
- Monday, September 21, 2026Returns Tuesday, September 29, 2026Summit on full moon$2,400 ppAvailable
- Tuesday, September 22, 2026Returns Wednesday, September 30, 2026$2,400 ppAvailable
Departures run year-round. Dates without a seat count are open, enquire to confirm availability. Minimum 2 people to confirm a departure. Prices in USD per person.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Same itinerary as our private The Machame Route, 7 days on the mountain.
Transfer to your Arusha hotel, 45 minutes from Kilimanjaro International Airport. Mid-Range guests stay at Ameg Lodge or Salinero Hotels. VIP guests stay at River Trees Country Inn or Arumeru River Lodge.
What's Included & Excluded
Included
- ✓Airport transfers to and from Arusha hotel
- ✓2 hotel nights in Arusha (bed and breakfast, pre and post climb)
- ✓Kilimanjaro National Park entrance, camping, and rescue fees
- ✓Certified Wilderness First Responder guide
- ✓All meals on the mountain
- ✓3-person expedition tents (2 climbers per tent)
- ✓Mountaineering mattress and walk-in mess tent
- ✓Portable private flush toilet
- ✓Gamow bag (portable hyperbaric chamber) and emergency oxygen
- ✓Pulse oximeter and daily vital-sign monitoring
- ✓AMREF Flying Doctors medical evacuation cover
- ✓Two-way radio and mobile phone
- ✓Purified drinking water on the mountain
- ✓Wine and champagne at the summit
- ✓Hot washing water and shower tent
- ✓Fair wages for all guides, cooks, and porters
- ✓All government taxes and 18% VAT on park fees
Excluded
- ×International airfare
- ×Excess baggage
- ×Visa costs
- ×Immunisations
- ×Personal expenses and beverages beyond those with meals
- ×Room service, souvenirs, laundry, communication charges
- ×Extra evacuation fees
- ×Staff gratuities (tips)
- ×Personal trekking equipment
- ×Additional transport
- ×Meals missed due to illness or airline schedule changes
Join Group FAQ
Enquire About This Group Climb
Pick your climb and a scheduled departure. Joseph and the team reply within 24 hours.
