7 Days _ Kilimanjaro Safari Tour

Package Overview

Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro Machame Route (7 Days)
Machame Route is regarded as the most scenic of the trails up Kilimanjaro, it’s a tougher climbin route compared to thers such as Marangu but climbers will suffer less acclimatization problem and attitude sickness. You ascend gradually through the forest until you emerge onto the Moorland of Shira Plateau, from which there are superb views of the Kibo Peak and the Great Western Breach. For this particular tour, we recommend you to book a flight arriving at Kilimanjaro International Airport-JRO with the same return.

The Machame Trail’s popularity is justly deserved as many porters and guides also name it as their favorite. Also known as the Whiskey Route to distinguish it from the Marangu path (which is known as the Coca Cola Trail), the Machame Route takes in some of the finest parts of the mountain, including the atmospheric Shira Plateau and the lunar landscape near Barafu Campsite. Statistics show that the Machame Route offers a higher chance of reaching the summit.Climbing gear
International flights (from/to home)
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Sleeping bag
Bath towels
Tips (tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees.

Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Airport arrival picked to the hotel for overnight

  The day of arrival you will be picked from the airport direct or from your hotel then driven to Moshi to the Mount Kilimanjaro National Park Gate it takes about 45 minutes. After paper work the journey start passing through the village of Machame which is located on the lower slopes of the mountain.
  
  We depart the park gate and walk through the rain forest on a winding trail up a ridge. At lower elevations the trail can be muddy and slippery. Gaiters and trekking poles are a good idea here. We continue a short distance until we reach the Machame Camp.
  
  Elevation: 1830m/6000ft to 3050m/9950ft
  Distance: 11km/7mi
  Climbing Time: 5-6 hours
  Habitat: Montane Forest.
  Main destination: Machame Gate
  Accommodation: Budget camping In or near Machame Gate
  Meals & drinks: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
• Day 2 : Hike from Machame campsite Shira Cave

  After breakfast we leave the glades of the rain forest and continue on an ascending path, crossing the valley along a steep rocky ridge. The route now turns west onto a river gorge until we arrive at the Shira campsite.
  
  Elevation: 3050m/9950ft to 3850m/12,600ft
  Distance: 5km/3mi
  Walking Time: 4-5 hours
  Habitat: Moorland.
  Main destination: Mount Kilimanjaro
  Accommodation: Budget camping In or near Mt Kilimanjaro
  Meals & drinks: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
• Day 3 : Climb Shira Camp to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp

  From the Shira Plateau we continue to the east up a ridge, passing the junction towards the peak of Kibo. As we continue, our direction changes to the South East towards the Lava Tower, called the “Shark’s Tooth” (elev 4650m/15,250ft). Shortly after the tower we come to the second junction which goes to the Arrow Glacier. We now continue down to the Barranco Camp. Although you end the day around the same elevation as when you began, this day is very important for acclimatization and will help your body prepare for summit day.
  
  Elevation: 3850m/12,600ft to 4000m/13,000ft
  Distance: 10km/6mi
  Walking Time: 5-6 hours
  Habitat: Semi-desert.
  Main destination: Mount Kilimanjaro
  Accommodation: Budget camping In or near Mt Kilimanjaro
  Meals & drinks: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
• Day 4 : Climb Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp

  After breakfast, we leave Barranco and continue on a steep ridge up the Barranco Wall to the Karanga Valley and the junction which connects with the Mweka Trail.
  
  Elevation: 4000m/13,000ft to 4050m/13,250ft
  Distance: 5km/3mi
  Climbing Time: 34 hours
  Habitat: Alpine Desert.
  Main destination: Mount Kilimanjaro
  Accommodation: Budget campingIn or near Mt Kilimanjaro
  Meals & drinks: All meals includedNon-alcoholic drinks
• Day 5 : Climb Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp

  We continue up to the Barafu Camp. You have completed the South Circuit, which offers views of the summit from many different angles. Here we make camp, rest, enjoy dinner, and prepare for the summit day.
  
  Elevation: 4050m/13,250ft to 4700m/15,350ft
  Distance: 4km/2mi
  Climbing Time: 3-4 hours
  Habitat: Alpine Desert.
  Main destination: Mount Kilimanjaro
  Accommodation: Budget campingIn or near Mt Kilimanjaro
  Meals & drinks: All meals includedNon-alcoholic drinks
• Day 6 : Climb Barafu Camp to Summit, down to Mweka Camp

  Very early in the morning (midnight to 2 am), we continue our way to the summit between the Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers. You head in a northwesterly direction and ascend through heavy scree towards Stella Point on the crater rim. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek. At Stella Point you will stop for a short rest and will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you are ever likely to see. Faster hikers may view the sunrise from the summit.
  
  From Stella Point, you may encounter snow all the way on your 1-hour ascent to the summit. Once at Uhuru Peak you have reached the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa!
  From the summit we begin our descent by continuing straight down to the Mweka Camp, stopping at Barafu for lunch. You may want gaiters and trekking poles for the loose gravel going down. We arrive at Mweka Camp and enjoy our last evening on the mountain.
  
  Elevation: 4700m/15,350ft.
  Main destination: Mount Kilimanjaro
  Accommodation: Budget campingIn or near Mt Kilimanjaro
  Meals & drinks: All meals includedNon-alcoholic drinks
• Day 7 : Climb Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate and then drive to moshi

  After breakfast we continue descending down to the Mweka Park Gate to receive your summit certificates. At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. Gaiters and trekking poles will help. Shorts and t-shirts will probably be plenty to wear (keep rain gear and warmer clothing handy).
  
  The vehicle will be waiting for you at Mweka Gate to drive you back to your hotel in Moshi (about 30 minutes). End of your 7 day Machame route climbing
  
  Elevation: 3090m/10,150ft to 1680m/5500ft
  Distance: 10km/6mi
  Climbing Time: 3-4 hours
  Habitat: Forest.
  Main destination: Mount Kilimanjaro
  Accommodation: End of tour (no accommodation)
  Meals & drinks: All meals includedNon-alcoholic drinks

Inclusions

• Transfers

Exclusions

• Climbing gear
• International flights (from/to home)
• Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
• Sleeping bag
• Bath towels
• Tips (tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
• Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
• Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees.

Package Start From

• Dodoma, Tanzania, Africa

Terms & Conditions

This Tour is Offered by

• Brightwood Apartments, Suite 4D At Chania Avenue, P.O. Box 73641, City Square, Nairobi, Kenya - 00200
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