7 Days Mount Kilimanjaro Climb: Machame Route

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7 days (approximately)
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Offered in: English

Trek Mount Kilimanjaro through Machame Route  the most beautiful route up Kilimanjaro.

All your equipment and supplies are portered and a cook prepares all your meals.  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. The Machame route takes you high to Lava Tower (4630m) on the day 3 and brings you down by nearly 700m for an overnight at Barranco camp (3950m). This is the secret to successful acclimatization.

What's Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Local guide
Cook
Professional guide
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Porters
Lunch (Optional[6])
Lunch
Dinner (Optional[5])
Dinner
Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)
Breakfast (Optional[5])
Breakfast
6 nights accommodation
Gratuities
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Gloves, Sun glasses, Sleeping bag, Hats , Rain suits, Warm Jacket, Heavy boots, Scarf's, Rain Trousers.Price is exclusive of First and last Night accomodation in Arusha

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

Itinerary

Duration: 7 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Moshi to Machame Camp

    1 stop
  • 1

    Elevation: 5,380 ft to 9,350 ft The drive from your Moshi Hotel to the Machame Gate . The journey passes through the village of Machame which is located on the lower slopes of the mountain. As we leave the park gate, we walk through the dense rain forest on a winding trail up a ridge until we reach the Machame Camp.

    10 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 2

    Machame camp to Shira 2 camp

    1 stop
  • 2

    Elevation: 9,350 ft to 12,500 ft We leave the glades of the rain forest and continue on an ascending path up to a steep, rocky ridge. On the Shira Plateau, we pass through heather and open moorlands, then cross a large river gorge to Shira 2 Camp.

    10 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 3

    Shira 2 Camp to Lava Tower

    1 stop
  • 3

    Elevation: 12,500 ft to 15,190 ft We continue to the east up a ridge and then head southeast towards the Lava Tower – a 300 ft tall volcanic rock formation. We descend down to Barranco Camp through the strange but beautiful Senecio Forest to an altitude of 13,000 ft. Although you begin and end the day at the same elevation, the time spent at higher altitude is very beneficial for acclimatization.

    10 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 4

    Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp

    1 stop
  • 4

    We begin the day by descending into a ravine to the base of the Great Barranco Wall. Then we climb the non-technical but steep, nearly 900 ft cliff. From the top of the Barranco Wall we cross a series of hills and valleys until we descend sharply into Karanga Valley. One more steep climb up leads us to Karanga Camp. This is a shorter day meant for acclimatization.

    10 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 5

    Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp

    1 stop
  • 5

    We leave Karanga and hit the junction which connects with the Mweka Trail. We continue up to the rocky section to Barafu Hut. At this point, you have completed the Southern Circuit, which offers views of the summit from many different angles. Here we make camp, rest and enjoy an early dinner to prepare for the summit day. The two peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo are viewable from this position.

    10 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 6

    Barafu Camp to 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 included
    • Day 7

    Mweka Hut to Mweka Gate

    1 stop
  • 7

    Mweka Gate to the Hotel After breakfast descend to Mweka Gate and drive away to your local accommodation or Kilimanjaro Airport.

    8 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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