8-Day Trek to Uhuru Peak via Machame Route
Highlights
Mount Kilimanjaro, Moshi, Machame
mountaineering, trekking, climbing
Group Tour
8 Days
Hard
English
Description
Reach the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro and satisfy the trekker in you by climbing the highest dormant volcano in Africa that remains snow-capped throughout the year despite being near the equator. Seen as the best route for acclimatisation by walking high and sleeping low, experience the incomparable natural beauty in this trek to Mount Kilimanjaro in 8 days!
Itinerary
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Day 1: Arrival in Moshi
Arrive in Tanzania via Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO); staff will pick up and transfer to Moshi town to spend the first night at Park View Inn.
Those who arrive through Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Kenya, staff will pick them up and get them transferred by Riverside Shuttle bus to Moshi.
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Day 2: Machame Gate to Machame Camp
Drive to Machame Gate (1,640 meters or 5,380 ft).
Climb to Machame Camp/Machame hut (2,850 meters or 9,350 ft).
Hiking hours: 5-6 hours.
Distance: 11 Km or 7 miles.
Zone: Rainforest
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Day 3: Machame Camp to Shira Camp Two
Climb from Machame Camp to Shira Camp 2 (3,810 meters or 12,500 feet).
Hiking hours: 5-6 hours.
Distance: 5 Km or 3 miles.
Zone: Low Alpine Zone
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Day 4: Shira Camp 2 to Barranco Camp
Climbing from Shira Camp 2 to Barranco Camp (3,976 meters or 13,044 feet).
Hiking Hours: 8- 9 hours.
Distance: 10 Km or 6 miles.
Zone: Low alpine zone to High alpine zone
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Day 5: Barranco Camp to Karanga Valley Camp to Barafu Camp
Climb from Barranco Camp to Karanga Valley Camp (3,995 meters or 13,106 feet).
After lunch, continue from Karanga Valley to Barafu (4.673 meters to 15,331 feet).
Hiking Hours: 4- 5 hours.
Distance: 4 Km or 2 miles.
Zone: High Alpine Zone
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Day 6: Climbing to Uhuru Peak
Climb to Uhuru Peak (5,895 meters or 19,341feet) and then descend to Mweka Camp (10,000ft).
Hiking Hours: 4-6 hours.
Distance: 12 Km or 7 Miles.
Zone: Glacial zone and all preceding zones.
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Day 7: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate
Descend from Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate (1,640 meters or 5,340 feet) for a walk of 3 – 4 hours with a distance of 10 Km or 6 Miles.
Transfer to the hotel for summit certificate and celebration party.
Overnight at Park View Inn.
Zone: Rainforest
Total distance covered: 62 Km or 37 miles
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Day 8: Departure
Transfer to the airport or continue with a safari.
End of trek.
What's Included
What's Excluded
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
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