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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.
Have a chance to visit the
Machame Gate on Kilimanjaro
Mountain
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Arrow
Glacier Kilimanjaro
Tel.
+255 22 2 772782
Fax. +255
22 2 773409
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