Machame - Kilimanjaro Mountain, Machame Village and Cultural Tour

Summary of Kili Climbing Routes
Climbing Conditions

Kilimanjaro Trekking Routes

6 Days Machame Route
5 Days Marangu Route
6 Days Rongai Route
8 Days Londorossi Route
5 Days Umbwe Route

Machame

Machame Village is a best place for acclimatization before climbing Kilimanjaro, The village lies at the base of Mt. Kilimanjaro, its unique situation happened to attract many climbers who use Machame route. Hiking through beautiful valleys, rivers and streams, waterfalls and farms growing beans, sweet potatoes, corn, banana, coffee, and avocado trees

The acclimatization in Machame can be done by visiting Nronga Women's Group, which involves hiking through natural forest towards Nronga village, getting insights to the women’s activities and having taste to their dairy products. Another option is hiking from the village up to the Machame Gate, entry point to the Kilimanjaro National Park, and back down to the village, the purpose is to be familiar with physical nature of the area and the climatic conditions

Hiking takes from 1½ - 5 hours depending on the route you choose. to the Nronga Women's group. If it is Monday or Thursday, then you will visit local market (for special Market Day) and see Chagga women drop in from all directions with their baskets of produce, especially banana

Short Visit to Kalali Women's Group, specialists of cheese production. Local women group can prepare the delicious local food. You will get an opportunity to lean/know the life-styles of the local people around Kilimanjaro. The last thing at Machame is to get a nice and clear view of Mt. Kilimanjaro, if clouds are clear.

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