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Description
Trek to Mount Kilimanjaro via the Machame route, enjoying splendid views and landscape along the way. Spend nights in the camp, sleeping under the stars and taking in the serene nature. Experience the incomparable natural beauty in this trek to Mount Kilimanjaro in just 6 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
Itinerary Expand All Collapse All
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Day 1: Arusha to Machame Gate to Machame Camp expand_more
After breakfast, drive to Machame gate.
After getting the permit for entrance and meeting the team (guides, cook, and porters), weigh the luggage, and start trekking for 5 hours to Machame camp. The zone is forest till near the camp. If the weather is clear, get wonderful views of the summit of Kilimanjaro.
Stay overnight at the camp in the tent with a full board.
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Day 2: Machame Camp to Shira Camp (3840 m) expand_more
After breakfast, proceed to Shira camp. The zone is savannah and steep for some parts.
If the weather is clear, get wonderful views of Kibo, Mount Meru, and Mawenzi mountain. The walking takes 4-4.5 hours, with hot lunch at the camp.
Overnight at the camp in the tent with full board accommodation.
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Day 3: Shira Camp to Barranco Camp (3950 m) expand_more
After breakfast, move to Barranco camp. The zone is savannah one part; the other part is desert.
Before arriving at the camp, go past Lava tower (4600m) to acclimatize. Take hot lunch before descending towards the camp.
If the weather is clear, get wonderful views of Kibo, Mount Meru, and Mawenzi mountain. The walking takes 6-7 hours, with hot lunch at the camp.
Overnight at the camp in the tent with full board accommodation.
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Day 4: Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp (4600 m) expand_more
After breakfast, proceed towards Barafu camp. The zone is desert, steep in some parts.
It takes 3 hours to reach Barafu camp.
Have hot lunch at the camp.
Overnight at the camp in the tent with full board accommodation.
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Day 5: Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp expand_more
After dinner, sleep early.
Wake up at midnight for the final preparation and take a cup of tea with a biscuit.
Begin to walk slowly.
Since the area is steep, climb in a zigzag motion for 6-7 hours to reach the summit.
Enjoy the wonderful view of the sunrise, see Mawenzi mountain, Usambaa mountain & Mount Meru.
After spending some time at the summit, go back to camp (3-4h for descent) for a short break and take a full breakfast.
Pack everything, and continue to descend (4h to Mweka camp).
Overnight at camp with full board accommodation.
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Day 6: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate (1700m) expand_more
After breakfast, depart towards Mweka gate to meet the driver for transfer back to the hotel.
Certificates for those who reached the summit. The descent takes 3-3.5 hours, with full board.
What's Included
Airport transfers
2 nights at the hotel half board before and after climbing Kilimanjaro
Transfer from hotel to the starting point for climbing according to the itinerary (gate)
Transfer from the gate (end of climbing) to the hotel
English-speaking Kilimanjaro guide
All park fees
Hut fees
Rescue fees
Salary of guides
Salary of cooks
Salary of porters
Equipment for cooking
All accommodation during ascent (morning tea, breakfast, hot lunch, and dinner)
Cylinder of oxygen for emergency
1 bottle of Kilimanjaro water for the first day per person
Fill water bottle at the hut before leaving
What's Excluded
Tips for local team (guides, cook, and porters)
What to bring
Warm, windproof jacket with hood
Good warm sleeping bag
Waterproof jacket and over trousers
Water bottle (2 to 3 litres)
Walking trousers
Shirts and pullover
Water purification tablets and filter
Warm underwear
Wash kit, towel, toilet paper
Walking socks
First aid kit (including blister plasters, lip slave, headache pills, sun cream, personal medication)
Good comfortable walking boots
Torch with extra batteries
Trainers (for evenings)
Sunglasses
Gaiters walking pole(s) glasses
Warm gloves rucksack or duffel bag
Sun hat
Warm hat or balaclava
Meeting Point
Arusha, Tanzania
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
| Adult | |
| 2 To 3 | USD 1760 Per Person |
| 4 To 4 | USD 1680 Per Person |
| 5 To 7 | USD 1600 Per Person |
| 8 To 10 | USD 1520 Per Person |
This is a group tour | |