Gate or trailhead · Kilimanjaro

Machame Gate

The trailhead for the Machame Route, where climbers register with the park.

Machame Gate

About Machame Gate

Machame Gate sits at 1,640 m on the southern slope of Kilimanjaro. Climbers sign the park register here, the crew weighs the porters’ loads, and the trail enters the rainforest within minutes of leaving the gate.

Facilities

  • Park registration
  • Toilets
  • Small shop

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