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Home7-Day Trek To Mount Kilimanjaro Via The Machame Route From Moshi
Description
Embark on an exciting climb to Mount Kilimanjaro's summit, the Uhuru peak, via the scenic Machame route. Begin the trek at Machame Gate, pass through scenic nature and spend the nights in camps under the stars. At the top, admire the view of the breathtaking snow-capped mountains and watch the mesmerising sunrise from the summit.
Highlights
- Climb Africa's highest mountain, Mount Kilimanjaro
- Camp under the stars and enjoy the beautiful views
- Watch the amazing sunrise from the summit
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Day 1: Moshi- Kilimanjaro National Park- Machame Gate expand_more
Drive from the hotel in Moshi to Kilimanjaro National Park's Machame gate.
Upon arrival, prepare for registration and payment process while porters organize the luggage.
After all the formalities, begin hiking for 5 hours to the first point, the Machame camp.
Arrive at the camp, rest and enjoy a hot lunch.
Dinner and overnight stay at camp.
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Day 2: Machame Camp- Shira Camp expand_more
Have breakfast at Machame camp, then ascend to the second camp point, Shira camp.
Arrive at Shira camp for dinner and overnight stay.
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Day 3: Shira Camp- Barranco Camp via Lava Tower expand_more
Have breakfast at Shira camp, then continue trekking to Barranco camp via the Lava Tower.
Arrive at the camp for dinner and overnight stay.
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Day 4: Barranco Camp- Karanga Camp expand_more
Have breakfast at Barranco camp, then continue trekking to Karanga camp.
Arrive at Karanga camp for lunch, rest, dinner, and overnight stay.
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Day 5: Karanga Camp- Barafu Camp- Summit expand_more
Have breakfast at Karanga camp, then continue ascending to Barafu camp.
Have a packed lunch on the way.
Arrive at Barafu camp, rest, have dinner and stay overnight.
Around 1:00 am, commence the hike towards the Mount Kilimanjaro summit, Uhuru peak.
Hike for 3 to 4 hours through Stella point to arrive at Uhuru peak.
Reach the summit, watch the stunning sunrise and enjoy the view.
Descend to Barafu camp.
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Day 6: Summit- Barafu Camp- Mweka Camp expand_more
Have breakfast at Barafu camp, then descend to either Millenium camp or Mweka camp.
Arrive at Mweka camp for rest, lunch, dinner and overnight stay.
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Day 7: Mweka Camp- Mweka Gate- Moshi expand_more
- Have breakfast at Mweka camp, start descending back to Mweka Gate for collecting certificates.
- Transfer to the hotel in Moshi or the airport.
What's Included
All park entrance fees
Local Tanzanian mountain guide
Mall camping fee through Machame route
Rescue fees
Crew entrance fees
Food: 3 meals (vegetarian/non vegetarian)
Cook and porter
All cooking and eating utensils
Park gate transfer from Moshi into the entrance gate
Driver and fuel
Temporary emergency rescue
Salary of the entire crew
What's Excluded
Sleeping bags
Tips
Hiking equipment and gears
Personal expenditures
Liability insurance
What to bring
Essential mountain climbing gears:
Balaclava
Snow goggles or Ski sunglasses
Scarf
Warm trousers
Sweaters
Enough pairs of warm socks
Thermal underwear
Waterproof layers
Hat
Comfortable mountain boots
Sunscreen
First Aid Kit
Knapsack
Warm sleeping bag
Tents and mattresses for camping
Warm jackets
Walking poles
Pair of gloves
Meeting Point
Moshi, Tanzania
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
| The group size and price | |
| 1 To 4 | USD 1800 Per Group |
This is a private tour | |