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8-Day Mt Kilimanjaro Trek Via Machame Route

  • Tour Category

    Group Tour

  • Tour Types

    Mountaineering, Trekking, Climbing

  • Duration

    8 Days

  • Activity Level

    Hard

  • Language

    English, French, German, Spanish

Description

See this mighty African mountain through the popular Machame Gate. This beautiful and technical climb involves crossing the Shira Plateau, breathtaking rainforests, and moorlands for clear views of mountain peaks at the early dawn. Experience the incomparable natural beauty in this trek to Mount Kilimanjaro in just 8 days! 

Highlights
  • Climb through lush forests to reach Machame Camp
  • Admire the magnificent views of Kilimanjaro Peak
  • Summit at Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa
  • Day 1: Airport to Hotel in Arusha/Moshi town expand_more
    • Meet and greet at the airport. 
    • Transfer to the lodge/hotel in Arusha/Moshi town.
  • Day 2: Machame Gate (1800m) to Machame Camp (3000m) expand_more

    • Transfer from the hotel in Moshi to the Machame Gate, and get introduced to your guide and porters. 

    • Once registration is done, start the climb with a picnic lunch through rainforest areas for approximately 4 to 5 hours to arrive at the Machame Huts. 

    • Later in the afternoon, walk up to a little higher altitude for acclimatisation. 

    Return to Machame Camp for dinner and overnight stay.

  • Day 3: Machame Camp (3000m) to Shira Camp (3800m) expand_more

    • After breakfast, start climbing through the short Savannah forest and other vegetation for approximately 4 to 5 hours. 

    • After a picnic lunch enroute, arrive before afternoon at the Shira Camp for dinner and overnight stay.

  • Day 4: Shira Camp (3800m) to Barranco Camp (3950m) expand_more

    • After breakfast, do a slow walk through the semi-glacier and sandy areas with a picnic lunch for 3 to 4 hrs.

    • Arrive at the Barranco Camp for dinner and overnight stay.

  • Day 5: Barranco Camp (3950m) to Barafu Camp (4600m) expand_more

    • After breakfast, climb through glaciers, with a picnic lunch, for approximately 4 to 5 hours.

    • Arrive at the Barafu Hut for dinner and overnight stay.

  • Day 6: Barafu Camp (4600m) to Stella Point (5750m) - Uhuru Peak (5895m) expand_more
    • Get up with an early wake-up call at around 01:00 am for preparation and light breakfast before starting the final ascent to the summit, i.e. either the Stella Point that can be reached in approximately 5 to 6 hrs; followed by a further ascent to the Uhuru Peak that can be reached in another 45 minutes.
    • After a short rest at Barafu hut, descend via the Gilmans Point down to Mweka hut for an hour's rest and breakfast.
    • Descend down for dinner and overnight stay at Mweka camp.
  • Day 7: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate to Moshi expand_more

    • After breakfast, make a final descent to Mweka gate and thereafter say goodbye to your guide/porters and connect to private transfers to Moshi town for the night stay at a hotel B/B.

  • Day 8: Final Depature expand_more

    • Get transferred to the bus stand/shuttle terminal/airport. 

What's Included

  • 2 nights accommodation on bed and breakfast bases before and after the climb

  • Transfers to/from the park gate

  • All meals and cook who will prepare the meals

  • Park entry, camping, and rescue fees

  • Local, English-speaking Kilimanjaro Head guide, assistant guide, and porters

What's Excluded

  • Mountain climbing gears (which can be hired)

  • Medical/Luggage or Personal Insurance

  • Tipping to Guides/cook and Porters after the climb

  • Drinks, mineral water, but the cook will boil the water, so you should bring purification tablets

What to bring
  • Mountain Clothing:
    • Warm, windproof jacket with hood
    • Waterproof jacket and over trousers
    • Walking trousers, long sleeve, shirts and pullovers
    • Warm underwear, Good comfortable walking boots
    • Training shoes (for the evening)
    • Gaiters
    • Sun hat
    • Warm hat or balaclava
    • Scarf
  • Mountain Equipment:
    • Good warm sleeping bag
    • Water bottle (1 to 2 litres)
    • Water purification tablets/solution (and filter)
    • Wash kit and towel, toilet paper
    • First aid kit (including blister plaster, headache tablets, suncream)
    • Personal medication
    • Torch, sunglasses, walking poles
Know before you go
  • Passenger Information:
    • Passengers should bring only duffle bags for safaris (not suitcases).
    • All the passengers must have an Identification Card/Passport with them for internal flights.
    • Baggage on domestic flights is strictly limited to 15 kgs per person (including hand luggage). Any excess baggage will be charged by the airline at check-in.
    • Passengers arriving in Tanzania may be asked to present a valid Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate.
    • Tourist Visa will be obtained at the entry points, but it is advisable to double-check before travelling to Tanzania.
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 1 USD 1700 Per Person

This is a group tour

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USD 1700 / person