8 Days Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing- Machame Route

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8 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Machame Route is the most beautiful route up Kilimanjaro. All your equipment and supplies are portered and a cook prepares all your meals. Where accommodation on the Marangu route is in huts, the Machame route offers strictly tents only. This makes Machame (also referred to as the "Whiskey route") better suited to the slightly more adventurous hiker, however rewarding him with a scenic splendour such as not seen on the Marangu route. From late afternoon sunsets at Shira, to the misty revelations of Kibo at the great Barranco Wall, the Machame route offers the adventurous hiker a stunning scenic "slide show" over 6 days. The Machame route is normally completed in a minimum of 6 days. There is an added benefit to this, as you are afforded the most valuable commodity on the mountain - acclimatisation.

What's Included

All park entrance fees and government levies
2 transfers from Moshi to Machame park gate -return
English speaking mountain Guide and assistant guides
Lunch (Optional[6])
Lunch
2 way Shuttle bus transfer: Nairobi- Moshi - Nairobi or 2 way KIA transfers
Dinner (Optional[5])
Dinner
Breakfast (Optional[8])
Breakfast
Porters- a maximum of 2 per client.
Sun glasses, Sleeping bag, Hats , Rain suits, Warm Jacket, Heavy boots, Scarf's, Rain Trousers.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Pick up available from Airbnb and private Apartments

Drop-off point

Itinerary

Duration: 8 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    KIlimanjaro Airport to Moshi

    1 stop
  • 1
    Moshi

    Pick up from Kilimanjaro airport and transfer to hotel in Moshi on Bed and breakfast

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 2

    Moshi- Machame Gate

    1 stop
  • 2

    Pick up from your hotel in Moshi and drive to Machame Gate, after the necessary registration starts trekking through the forest to Machame Hut (It is gentle climbing stage) Dinner and overnight at the campsite in Machame Hut.

    8 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 3

    Machame Hut - Shira Hut

    1 stop
  • 3
    Mount Kilimanjaro

    Machame Hut to Shira Hut 3,800m Climbing start early in the morning, by crossing the valley up through a steep ridge before turning west into the river gorge; With more gently climbing onto Shira Plateau reaching the Shire Hut for camping

    10 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 4

    Shira- Barranco 3,950m

    1 stop
  • 4
    Mount Kilimanjaro

    This is the place for sight seeing especially vegetation and Barranco valley, the climb starts with walking towards east up to the junction, the route then turn south to the glacier stream and reaching the Hut. Dinner and overnight at the hut

    10 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 5

    Barranco- Barafu 4,600m

    1 stop
  • 5

    Trekking through the ridge to Karanga looking at the West Breach and the Southern Glacier, then Barafu Path before reaching Barafu Hut for campsite

    10 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 6

    Barafu- Uhuru Peak

    1 stop
  • 6

    The last day will be a really early beginning for the summit, probably 00:00 am, passing through the Ratzel and Rebmann glaciers to the Highest point of Africa Uhuru Peak 5,896m above the sea level. After relaxing, watching the sun rise and taking memorable pictures, start descending to the Mweka Hut and spend overnight there.

    10 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 7

    Mweka Hut - Mweka Gate

    1 stop
  • 7

    Mweka Hut - Mweka Gate to the Hotel After breakfast descend to Mweka Gate and drive away to your local accommodation for dinner & overnight.

    10 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 8

    Moshi- Airport

    1 stop
  • 8

    After breakfast at your Moshi Hotel you will be dropped at Kilimanjaro Airport to catch your flight back home or join a Tanzania safari.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Gracepatt Ecotours Kenya

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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