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8-Day Mount Kilimanjaro Trek Via Machame Route From Moshi
  • Tour Category

    Group Tour

  • Tour Types

    Mountaineering, Nature, Camping

  • Duration

    8 Days

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    English, Russian

Description

Conquer Mount Kilimanjaro in this 8-day trek via the Machame Route or the Whiskey route; it is the most popular route on Mount Kilimanjaro. Begin your trek at Machame Gate, located at the southern base of the mountain and just a short drive from Moshi. Observe the picturesque tropical forest, gradually turning into a zone of bushes and alpine meadows as the trail passes through the Machame and Shira camp. Experience a beautiful dawn at Uhuru Peak - the highest point in Africa.

Highlights
  • Trek to the Uhuru Peak - the highest point in Africa
  • Stay at the beautiful Shira, Baranka, and Barafu Huts
  • Witness the alluring natural wonder of Kibo Peak
  • Enjoy the view of alpine meadows, overgrown with giant lobelia, on the way to Shira Camp
  • Day 1: Arrival in Arusha expand_more
    • We will meet at the airport in Arusha, Tanzania and transfer to the hotel in Moshi. 
    • If you arrive at the airport of Nairobi in Kenya, then make an independent bus transfer (local transport) to the city of Arusha or directly to the city of Moshi to the hotel (if necessary, we can order an individual Nairobi-Moshi transfer). The total travel time from Nairobi is about 5 hours. 
    • Our representative meets the group arriving at the place. 
    • Accommodation in 3-star hotels with private facilities in the city of Moshi, free meals. 
    • A thorough briefing on the upcoming ascent is being made, and the necessary equipment is being prepared. 

    Overnight stay at the hotel.

  • Day 2: Moshi to Machame Gate (1800 m) expand_more
    • Transfer to Machame Gate (starting point 1800 m). 
    • Registration of a group of climbers on Kilimanjaro, distribution of personal cargo and necessary equipment among the porters (Your load carried by a porter must not exceed 20 kg). 
    • Start of the trek - trek to Machame Hut camp (3000 m). 
    • The trail goes through a zone of picturesque tropical forest, gradually turning into a zone of bushes (18 km – 7 hours).
    • Accommodation in the “Machame Camp” (accommodation in 2 local tents).

    Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

  • Day 3: Machame Hut camp (3000 m) to Shira Hut Camp (3800 m) expand_more
    • Trek to the Shira Hut camp (3800 m). 
    • The trail first passes through a zone of bushes, and closer to the camp begins alpine meadows, overgrown with giant lobelia (9 km – 6 hours). 
    • Accommodation in the “Shira Camp” (accommodation in 2-person tents). 

    Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

  • Day 4: Shira Hut Camp (3800 m) to Baranka Hut (3900 m) expand_more
    • Trek to the campground Baranka Hut (3900 m). 
    • The trail passes along a steeper and more rocky slope, climbs to a height (4500 m), and then descends (15 km – 7 hours).
    • Accommodation in the “Barranco Camp” (accommodation in 2 local tents). 

    Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

  • Day 5: Baranka Hut (3900 m) to Barafu Hut (4800 m) expand_more
    • Trek to the assault camp Barafu Hut (4800 m). 
    • The trail passes through desert and rocky terrain (13 km – 7 hours). 
    • Accommodation in the “Barafu Camp” (accommodation in 2 local tents). 
    • Rest before the assault until 24.00. 

    Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

  • Day 6: Barafu Hut (4800 m) to Uhuru Peak (5895 m) expand_more
    • Climbing Kilimanjaro, at 01:00, an attempt to storm the summit of the giant Kilimanjaro crater begins (the average time for the assault is 6-7 hours). 
    • Meeting the dawn at Uhuru Peak – the highest point in Africa (5895 m). You can go down to the crater for 100 m and walk to the glaciers if you wish. 
    • We return to the tent camp Barafu Hut (4800 m), collection of the camp. We go to the Mweka camp (3700 m – 4-5 hours). 
    • Accommodation in the “Mweka Camp” (accommodation in 2 local tents). 

    Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

  • Day 7: Uhuru Peak (5895 m) to Moshi expand_more
    • We descend to the village of Mweka (the finishing point of climbing Kilimanjaro 1500 m). The trail goes through a picturesque rainforest zone (10 km – 4 hours). At the exit, the group (who reached the summit) receives a well-deserved certificate for climbing the highest peak in Africa – Uhuru Peak. 
    • Farewell to the attendants (it is customary to give a tip). 
    • Transfer and accommodation in a 3-star hotel in the city of Moshi. 
    • Free time, rest.
  • Day 8: Departure expand_more
    • Transfer by comfortable transport to the airport. 

    Meals: Breakfast.

What's Included
  • English-speaking mountain guide
  • Transfers airport Kilimanjaro-Moshi-airport Kilimanjaro
  • Rescue fees
  • Park fees
  • Camping fees
  • Three meals a day on the mountain
  • Kilimanjaro guides’ services
  • Hotel (entire board) preceding and following the climb
  • Porters’ and cook’s services
  • Tents
  • Mattresses
  • Mass tent (fully equipped)
What's Excluded
  • Tips for Kilimanjaro guides, porters and staff (150-250 USD per person)
  • Transfers airport Nairobi-Moshi-airport Nairobi
  • Any beverages – both alcoholic and non-alcoholic
  • Personal medication and first aid kit
  • Personal equipment
  • Any costs caused by the changing of the programs
What to bring

The Documents:

  • The passport
  • Flight tickets
  • Medical insurance
  • Information about vaccination against yellow fever

Personal Equipment:

  • Backpack. 40-50l
  • Sleeping bag, comfort temperature from 0°C
  • Mat
  • Trekking poles

Clothes and Shoes:

  • Trekking boots
  • Sneakers (for cities)
  • Waterproof layer – jacket + trousers. The industry offers a range of products from simple 5000/5000 memban to Gore-Tex products. 
  • Fleece suit
  • Thermal underwear top+bottom
  • Puff
  • The gloves are thick
  • The gloves are thin
  • Bandana (in addition to protection from the Sun in the valley, it can be used to warm the throat or face in the cold.)
  • Hat
  • Warm trekking socks for climbing day

Other:

  • Flashlight LED head
  • Sunglasses
  • Leggings
  • Thermos 1L
  • Reusable bottle
  • Sun cream, hygienic lipstick
  • Mosquito repellant
  • Personal first aid kit
  • Elastic bandage and/or support bandage.
  • Malaria pills
Know before you go

Uhuru Peak is the peak of the mighty Kilimanjaro volcano, on which the human foot first opened the peak on October 5, 1889. The German Hans Mayer and the Austrian Ludwig Purtscheler were the first to conquer this peak. After that, all the climbers of the world, like crazy, began to gather in Tanzania, hoping to repeat the feat of the two famous climbers. There is no need to think that the self-ascent of Kilimanjaro requires some unique problems and experience, exposure to the climber, heavy equipment and various equipment. No, to reach the highest point belonging to the peak of Kibo - Uhuru Peak, you need to have good physical fitness and, of course, endurance.


From a bird’s eye view, you can see how seven paths stretch to the foot of the Kibo peak, each of which has its characteristics. For example, only five of them can be climbed on Kilimanjaro, and the Kilimanjaro National Park itself vetoed the descent along them, and the Mweka trail only allows descent from the top of the volcano. But no matter which way the climber climbs Kilimanjaro, he will still hit the path called the North and South Rings of Kibo. It is circular and connects all seven trails at an altitude of more than 4 km above sea level. If you are energetic, thirsty for adrenaline and dream of an unforgettable trip, we will help you organize your unforgettable climb to Kilimanjaro, which will be a real shock to the senses and emotions.

Meeting Point

Arusha, Tanzania

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Persons
1 To 20 USD 3125 Per Person

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USD 3125 / person