Kilimanjaro Climbs – Machame Route
per person
Test yourself on this more challenging but very scenic 8-day trek following the Machame Route to the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro. Each day, in the company of professional guides, walk and climb through a variety of habitats; forests, moorlands, alpine fields and stone screen before…
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Dress Code
Casual. Comfortable athletic clothing, hiking shoes, hat, light jacket.
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Day 1 - Arrive Kilimanjaro - Moshi
On arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport we meet and transfer you to the town of Moshi and your hotel for the night before ascending Mount Kilimanjaro. Relax and enjoy the hotel’s facilities. Tonight there will be a pre-climb briefing.
Accommodation: Moshi Mountain Inn
Included Meals: D
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Day 2 - Machame Gate (1490m) - Machame Camp (2980m)
Following breakfast we transfer you to the Kilimanjaro National Park's entrance at the Machame Gate for the start of your ascent that takes you through mountain forest. Stop en route for a picnic lunch before reaching the Machame camping area in the late afternoon.
Hiking time - 7 hours.
Distance – approx. 18kms. Habitat – Montane Forest.
Included Meals: BLD
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Day 3 - Machame Camp (2980m) - Shira Camp (3840m)
Departing the camp we climb to the top of the forest following a steep ridge, then through the moorland zone to "picnic rock" for lunch. Upon reaching the Shira Plateau enjoy wonderful views of the Western Breach with its stunning glaciers, before arriving after a short hike at the Shira campsite.
Hiking time - 6 hours. Distance – approx. 9 kms.
Habitat – Moorland.
Included Meals: BLD
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Day 4 - Shira (3840m) - Lava Tower (4630m) - Barranco Camp (3950m)
Today's hike takes us through semi desert and the rocky landscape surrounding Lava Tower. After lunch we descend to the Barranco camping area, crossing a river en route.
Hiking time - 7 hours.
Distance – approx. 15 kms.
Habitat - Semi desert.
Included Meals: BLD
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Day 5 - Barranco Camp (3950m) - Barafu Camp (4550m)
Today make your way along a steep ridge, passing the Great Barranco Wall and through the Karanga Valley, arriving at the camp where you will prepare to climb the summit starting late tonight.
Hiking time - 7 hours. Distance – approx. 13 kms.
Habitat - Alpine desert.
Included Meals: BLD
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Day 6 - Summit Attempt: Barafu (4550m) -Uhuru Peak (5895m) - Mweka (3100m)
Just at midnight, we set off to Stella Point on the crater rim, the most challenging part of the trip. Weather permitting; watch a magnificent sunrise before continuing to the summit at Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa. The balance of the day is spent descending via Barafu to Mweka Camp where a well-earned dinner awaits your triumphant return.
Hiking times - 8 hours to Uhuru Peak &
7 to 8 hours descent to Mweka.
Distance 7 kms ascent & 23 kms descent.
Habitat - Stone scree and ice-capped summit.
Included Meals: BLD
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Day 7 - Mweka Camp (3100m)- Mweka Gate (1980m) - Moshi
After a short, scenic hike this morning, we arrive at the Mweka Gate where we exit the Park. Close by at the Mweka village we'll enjoy a delicious hot lunch before driving back to Moshi to overnight at your hotel and savour this once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Hiking time - 3 hours.
Distance – approx. 15 kms.
Habitat – Forest.
Included Meals: BLD
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Day 8 - Departure
Today we will transfer you from Moshi back to the Kilimanjaro Airport.
Included Meals: B
Inclusions | Not Included |
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Meet and greet on arrival | International airfares and departure taxes |
All airport transfers | Meals not indicated |
Transportation to/from base camps | Gratuities |
2 nights at Springlands hotel Moshi with breakfast | Items of a personal nature |
5 nights camping on Machame Route with all meals | Optional tours |
Local taxes and service charges | Entry visa fees (if applicable) |
Services of professional English speaking guides | Travel insurance |
Park and rescue fees | |
Services of local guides/porters/cooks |