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Embark on a 6-day adventure via the Machame Route and conquer Mount Kilimanjaro with a private climb tailored to your preferred travel dates and desires. Our expert guides will lead you every step of the way to the highest peak in Africa!
Day 1 : Arrival in Tanzania
Arrive in Tanzania and transfer to your hotel in Moshi for overnight accommodation and preparation for the climb.
Day 2 : Machame Gate (1,790m) to Machame Camp (3,010m)
After breakfast, drive from Moshi to Machame Gate, a journey of about 1 hour. We then begin our trek through the lush rain forest along a winding trail to Machame Camp.
Elevation: 1,790m to 3,010m (5,380 ft to 9,350 ft)
Distance: 11 km (7 miles)
Hiking Time: 5-7 hours
Habitat: Rain Forest
Day 3 : Machame Camp (3,010m) to Shira Camp (3,845m)
We depart from Machame Camp and ascend a steep ridge through heath and moorland. We cross a river gorge and continue onto the Shira Plateau to reach Shira Camp.
Elevation: 3,010m to 3,845m (9,350 ft to 12,500 ft)
Distance: 5 km (3 miles)
Hiking Time: 4-6 hours
Habitat: Heath
Day 4 : Shira Cave (3,845m) to Barranco Camp (3,960m)
We continue eastward up a ridge and then head southeast towards the Lava Tower, a 300-ft volcanic rock formation. We descend through the Senecio Forest to Barranco Camp, benefiting from a higher altitude for acclimatization.
Shira Camp to Lava Tower
Elevation: 3,845m to 4,640m (12,500 ft to 15,190 ft)
Distance: 7 km (4 miles)
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert
Lava Tower to Barranco Camp
Elevation: 4,640m to 3,960m (15,190 ft to 13,044 ft)
Distance: 3 km (2 miles)
Hiking Time: 2-3 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert
Day 5 : Barranco Camp (3,960m) to Barafu Camp (4,640m)
We start the day with a descent into the Great Barranco, followed by a steep ascent up the Great Barranco Wall. We continue past the Heim and Kersten glaciers, reaching the Karanga Valley for water before heading through scree to Barafu Camp.
Elevation: 3,960m to 4,640m (13,044 ft to 15,331 ft)
Distance: 8 km (5.3 miles)
Hiking Time: 7-8 hours
Habitat: Arctic
Day 6 : Barafu Camp (4,640m) to Uhuru Peak (5,895m) & Descend to Millennium Camp (3,790m)
Our summit attempt begins around midnight. This challenging ascent will lead us to Uhuru Peak, the highest point on Kilimanjaro and in Africa. After reaching the summit, we descend to Millennium Camp, passing through rocky terrain and possibly experiencing rain or mist in the late afternoon.
Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak
Elevation: 4,640m to 5,895m (15,331 ft to 19,341 ft)
Distance: 5 km (3 miles)
Hiking Time: 7-8 hours
Habitat: Arctic
Uhuru Peak to Millennium Camp
Elevation: 5,895m to 3,790m (19,341 ft to 12,434 ft)
Distance: 12 km (7 miles)
Hiking Time: 4-6 hours
Habitat: Rain Forest
Day 7 : Millennium Camp (3,790m) to Mweka Gate (1,630m)
On the final day, we descend to Mweka Gate, where we collect our summit certificates. The lower elevations may be wet and muddy. From the gate, we continue to Mweka Village, where a vehicle will transport us back to Moshi Town.
Elevation: 3,790m to 1,630m (12,434 ft to 5,380 ft)
Distance: 10 km (6 miles)
Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
Habitat: Rain Forest
Payment Terms & Methods :
* 20% Advance Percentage of total booking amount
Cancellation & Refund Policy :
* Upon cancellation, refund will be made after deducting the Retention Amount.
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