Machame Gate - Mount Kilimanjaro — Attraction in Kilimanjaro

Day 1 of 6 Machame "Whiskey" Route. Hundreds of porters and guides finalizing details and getting bags weighed. There are bathrooms and plenty of seating areas. There is a small store to buy last minute gear or snacks. Most guides give out boxed lunches at this point so you'll see everyone munching together. The wait time can be long depending on how many people are starting that day (1.20 hours for my solo group). You will register as well so memorise your passport number unless you feel like having it out. Nice time to see/meet who you will be hiking along with each day of the hike. At the top of the gate don't be alarmed (like I was) to be metal searched for...

Machame Gate – The Starting Point of an Incredible Journey

Machame Gate is where our Mount Kilimanjaro trek began, and the excitement was real! The area has a large open space for organizing gear, meeting guides and porters, and handling permits. There was a long queue to enter the park, as many groups were starting their trek that day, but the process was well-managed.

It’s the gateway to the scenic Machame Route, and standing there, looking up at the forest ahead, the adventure truly begins. A special place that marks the start of an...

Entrance to Mount Kilimanjaro National Park and the Machame Route climb route, at 1800m amsl. We'll managed and kept. They have shops here where you can buy any gear you might have forgotten. If you're going on an expedition, the registration takes a while, give yourself about 2 hours, especially during peak season. Also they check weights of all porters bags, make sure to pack within the 16kg limit, otherwise they may ask you to remove some items from your bag- quite strict on this.

Anyway, the gate welcomes you to the most beautiful...