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7-Day Trek To Mount Kilimanjaro Via The Machame Route

  • Tour Category

    Private Tour

  • Tour Types

    Mountaineering, Camping, Volcano

  • Duration

    7 Days

  • Activity Level

    Challenging

  • Language

    English

Description

Go on a 7-day trek to Africa's highest mountain, Mount Kilimanjaro, which is also a dormant volcano. Follow the scenic Machame route trail and enjoy the beautiful landscapes en route to the summit. Admire the breathtaking views of the snow-capped peak and spend the nights in camps under the stars. 

Highlights
  • Climb the highest mountain of Africa, Mount Kilimanjaro 
  • Enjoy the mesmerising sunrise from the summit
  • Day 1: Moshi- Machame Gate- Machame Camp 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.

    Distance covered: 10.6 km

    Hiking time: 6 hours

    Meals: Lunch and Dinner

    Elevation: 5,380ft -9,350ft

  • 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. 

    Elevation (ft.): 9,400ft to 12,500ft

    Distance Covered: 5.4 km

    Time to be used: 4-6 hours

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

  • Day 3: Shira Camp- Lava Tower- Barranco Camp 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.

    Elevation (ft.): 12,500ft to 13,000ft

    Distance Covered: 10.8 km

    Time to be used: 8 - 10hrs

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

  • 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.

    Elevation: 13,044ft – 13, 106ft

    Distance: 5 km

    Hiking time: 4 -5 hours

    Habitat: Alpine desert

  • Day 5: Karanga Camp- Barafu Camp expand_more

    • Have breakfast at Karanga camp, then continue ascending to Barafu camp.

    • Have packed lunch on the way. 

    • Arrive at Barafu camp, rest, have dinner and stay overnight.

    Elevation: 13,106ft -15,331ft

    Distance: 4 km

    Hiking time: 4 – 5 hours

    Habitat: Alpine desert

  • Day 6: Barafu Camp (15,331ft)- Uhuru Peak (19,341ft)- Mweka Camp (10,065ft) expand_more

    • Around 1:00 am, commence the hike towards the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, Uhuru peak.

    • Hike for 3 to 4 hours through Stella point to arrive at Uhuru peak.

    • Reach the summit and view the beautiful sunrise.

    • Descend to Mweka Camp for dinner and overnight stay. 

    Distance: 5 km

    Hiking Time: 7-8 hours

    Habitat: Arctic

  • Day 7: Mweka Camp (10,065ft)- 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.

    Distance Covered: 9.1 km

    Time to be used: 3hrs

    Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

What's Included
  • Entry Fees
  • Experienced Tanzanian tour guide
  • All taxes
  • Gate transfer
  • Crew Wages 
  • Cooks and Porters
  • Breakfast, lunch and dinner while on the mountain
  • Sanitiser
  • Airport pick-up & drop & hotel transfer
What's Excluded
  • Local and International flights
  • Tips to Guide, Cook and Porters
  • Mountain climbing gears
  • Medical insurance
  • Visa
What to bring

Clothing:

  • 4-5 pairs of underwear
  • Top and bottom base layer – Icebreaker (Women) or Smart Wool (Men)
  • 3-4 Short sleeve and 1-2 long sleeve trekking shirts
  • 1-2 Pairs of hiking trousers
  • 1 Fleece jacket
  • 1 Insulated winter jacket
  • 1 Insulated trekking trousers
  • 1 Hard-shell jacket
  • Lightweight raingear

Headgear:

  • Sun hat, ideally with a neck cover
  • Warm beanie or fleece headband
  • Bandana or neck gaiter
  • Headlamp
  • Sunglasses

Hands and Walking:

  • Lightweight inner gloves
  • Warm outer gloves/mitts
  • Adjustable trekking poles

Footwear:

  • Mid-weight hiking boots
  • Camp trainers (Men) / Trekking sandals (Women)
  • 4-5 Pairs of trekking socks
  • 1 Pair of warm/thick trekking socks

General Accessories:

  • Large volume water bottle or hydration bladder
  • Water Purification Tablets
  • Baby wipes
  • Sweat-resistant sun cream
  • Blister plasters
  • Insect repellant
  • General medications (Paracetamol, Imodium)
Know before you go
  • Prepare your mind and body; to reach the peak one must be well prepared to face some challenges along the way, the body must be ready to face the impediments that comes with the rapid and quick weather changes also your mind should be flexible especially if you are using the routes that have camping accommodation, be ready to sleep in tents and share communal toilets.
  • Take plenty of water and food; while hiking make sure your intake of water and food is satisfactory, as you gain more altitude you might lose appetite but make sure you take enough food to preserve your energy and body temperature.
Meeting Point

Moshi, Tanzania

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Adult
1 To 4 USD 1920 Per Person

This is a private tour
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USD 1920 / person