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OSM map layer · LineString
-3.10, 37.30 · rel 8737224
-3.10, 37.30 · rel 8737224
Machame
38,4 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
Kilimanjaro · -3.10°N ·
37.30°E
38,4km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
Cave
Remote
Uncrowded
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02 · 3 points along the route
What will you encounter?
2× summit
1× cave
Uhuru Peak
summit ·
on the route
38,4 km
100%
Shira Cave
cave ·
25 m off route
38,4 km
100%
Lava Tower
summit ·
114 m off route
38,4 km
100%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Machame is 38.4 km long.
At an average walking pace, Machame takes approximately 9h 34min to complete.
No, Machame is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Machame starts near coordinates -3.1734, 37.2386.
Machame is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Yes, Machame is part of the National Walking Network (NWN), a wider network of long-distance hiking trails.