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7-Day Trek To Kilimanjaro From The Machame Route
  • Tour Category

    Group Tour

  • Tour Types

    Nature, Trekking, Camping

  • Duration

    7 Days

  • Activity Level

    Hard

  • Language

    English

Description

Embark on an unforgettable adventure with our Trek to Kilimanjaro from the Machame Route. Start your journey in the lush rainforests of the Machame Gate, where you'll be greeted by various exotic flora and fauna, including monkeys, elephants and exotic birds. Along the way, see the famous "Whiskey Route," a steep and challenging trek section known for its stunning views and challenging terrain. 

Highlights
  • Enjoy the challenging but rewarding trek from the Machame Route
  • Make your way to the summit of Africa's highest mountain
  • See the famous "Whiskey Route," known for its stunning views and challenging terrain
  • Witness the stunning sunrise over the summit of Kilimanjaro
  • Day 1: Moshi/Arusha Hotel – Machame Gate – Machame Campsite expand_more
    • After breakfast, our vehicle will transport you from the hotel drive to Machame Gate. Here you will do the required registration procedures.
    • Start the trek through the rain-forest to Machame Camp where you will find the tents are already setup for you.

    Dinner and overnight at the campsite.

  • Day 2: Machame Hut Campsite to Shira Campsite expand_more
    • After breakfast, leave the rainforest glades and continue ascending by crossing little valleys and steep rocky ridges covered with heather plants to the western side of the mountain where the camp is situated. You can get a spectacular view of Mount Meru, Shira Plateau, Kibo Peak and sunset at this camp.

    Dinner and overnight.

  • Day 3: Shira Campsite to Barranco Campsite expand_more
    • This is a long and important acclimatization day, have an early breakfast, then continue trekking east to a junction leading to Lava tower rock 4600m for acclimatization. 
    • Afterwards, continue down to Barranco Camp. The camp location is in the bottom valley of the Barranco wall.

    Dinner and overnight.

  • Day 4: Barranco Campsite to Karanga Campsite expand_more
    • In the morning, start climbing the Barranco wall, reach 4200m for acclimatization, and continue crossing ridges and valleys to Karanga Campsite for hot lunch. 
    • After lunch, rest and get another acclimatization by trekking up the scree slopes towards the southern ice field. 

    Supper and overnight at camp.

  • Day 5: Karanga Campsite to Barafu Campsite expand_more
    • On this day, the trek up to the Barafu ridge campsite is tough because of the altitude. The walk takes a few hours because of the short distance, but it is steep, needing a slow pace to avoid fatigue. 
    • You will trek across an alpine desert. Chances are that a strong, cold wind will blow from Kibo Peak and its ice. 
    • Have an early dinner at 1700hrs, then rest until midnight when we attack the summit.
  • Day 6: Barafu Hut Campsite / Uhuru Peak / Mweka expand_more
    • Wake to a light breakfast at midnight and then prepare for your summit ascent. The goal is to climb before dawn so you can reach Uhuru Peak shortly before or after sunrise. The trails are a series of switchbacks up steep scree or possibly snow. 
    • Reach Stella Point on the crater rim at 5,861 m/18,640 ft between 4 and 5 AM. At this point, you will have views of the fabled crater and its glaciers facing you. 
    • After 1 hour of hiking along the Kibo crater rim near the celebrated snow will take you to Kilimanjaro's true summit, Uhuru Peak. After the summit activities are done, descend back to the Barafu Campsite for lunch, rest, collect your equipment, and continue down through the moorland and heath zone to Mweka Campsite.

    Dinner and overnight at Mweka Campsite.

  • Day 7: Mweka Campsite to Mweka Gate expand_more
    • After breakfast, descend to Mweka Park gate, walking across Montane forest. This descent will take 3-4 hours. 
    • At the gate, you will sign out and get ready to board the vehicle for the transfer back to the hotel for your certificate presentation and a well-deserved celebration.
What's Included
  • Private arrival and departure airport transfers to and from your hotel

  • All planning, handling and operational charges

  • Accommodation based on double occupancy

  • Privately guided sightseeing (exceptions may apply)

  • Services of professional English-speaking guide(s) and/or tour sscort as detailed in your itinerary

  • All entrance fees are mentioned in the itinerary

  • Meals as mentioned in the itinerary 
  • Other inclusions as noted in your itinerary

What's Excluded
  • International and internal region airfare, unless otherwise stated

  • Meals other than those mentioned in the itinerary

  • The cost of personal items such as laundry, drinks with meals or otherwise, additional incidentals, etc.

  • Airport Security Charges, if levied by any airport to cover the cost of security arrangements and payable locally and Airport Departure Taxes (if applicable)

  • Optional and additional sightseeing not included in the itinerary

  • Cost of obtaining passports or required visas where necessary

  • Any fees associated with using air miles for your air travel

  • Gratuities

  • Travel protection Insurance

What to bring
  • Top base layer
  • Bottom base layer
  • 4-5 pairs of underwear
  • 3-4 short sleeve
  • 1 insulated trekking pants
  • 1-2 long sleeve hiking shirts
  • 1-2 pairs of hiking trousers
  • 1 insulated winter jacket 
  • Polartec fleece jacket
  • 1 hard shell jacket
  • Daypack, duffel bag
  • Sleeping bag, waking poles
  • Water bottle, woollen hat
  • Headlamp, sunglasses, gloves
  • Trekking boots, trainers, socks, gaiters
Know before you go
  • As a sensible precaution, we recommend that you consider getting at least some of the following recommended immunizations:
    • Hepatitis A – You can get Hepatitis A through contaminated food or water in Tanzania, regardless of where you eat or stay.
    • Typhoid – You can get Typhoid through contaminated food or water in Tanzania, especially if you visit smaller cities or rural areas. Please check with your local travel clinic for the latest recommendations.
  • Immigration & customs
    • An onward ticket and sufficient funds are required when entering Tanzania. Tanzanian people are friendly and will always offer a helping hand.
    • Most visitors to Tanzania require a visa. Visas are available at your local Tanzanian Embassy. Costs vary from country to country. Visas are valid for 3 months. It is possible, however, to obtain a tourist’s visa for a single entry at any ONE of the FOUR MAIN ENTRIES into Tanzania -subject to the fulfilment of all immigration and health requirements. These are:
      • Dar-es-Salaam International Airport
      • Zanzibar International Airport
      • Kilimanjaro International Airport
      • Namanga Entry Point (Tanzania-Kenya border point)
  • At all these points, payment is in US Dollars or its equivalent in Sterling. For all other entry points in Tanzania, visitors must hold valid visas prior to approaching those entry points in Tanzania. However, to avoid unnecessary delays, those who proceed to Tanzania from a country where there is a Tanzania Diplomatic Mission or Consular Office are strongly advised to obtain their entry visa prior to departure 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
Standard
1 To 1 USD 1995 Per Person

This is a group tour

Starting From

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USD 1995 / person