Machame Route Tour

Package Overview

Machame Route on Mount Kilimanjaro is well known as “Whiskey Route” – The eight days seven nights Machame variation is the ideal schedule for this route. On the 7 nights 8 days Machame Route, the trek from Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp is broken up in to two days, allowing for a short day just prior to Uhuru Peak attempt. This is very important for the climbers because the summit day starts very early, around midnight, so climbers are sleep deprived going into the toughest day on the mountain. By having a short day before hand, trekkers can be better rested.

The total time during the mountain climbing will be 5 nights 6 days on Machame Route.

Please take a Note: That we only organize private treks, there will be only yourself and your travel partner(s) during Mount Kilimanjaro Expedition unless you create your own group with your friends.

Additional Remarks about your travel to Tanzania:

We may have to re–route the itinerary or accommodation in similar hotels or lodges in case we don’t availability.
Price for domestic fights, airport taxes and park /entry fees can change without prior notice. Our guests should be aware that this will be beyond our control and any increase levied will be passed to you.
Passenger travel information:

Passenger should bring only soft sided bags on safari while duffle bags and bigger backpacks are suitable for the Kilimanjaro climbing as well as for Mount Meru climb.
All passengers must have identification card or international passport with them for internal flights.
Luggage for internal flights is strictly limited 15 kilograms per person including hand luggage. Any excess baggage will be changed by the airline company during check–in.
All passengers landing in Tanzania may be asked to present a valid Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate.International flight, Visas, Airport tax– but it can be paid direct by client(s),
Driver guide, Tips, Climbing gears – if required it can be hired locally, Sleeping bags, Walking sticks, Drinks,
Personal travel and Baggage insurance,
Telephone bills,
Laundry and any items of personal nature.
Medical equipment which can be rented well in advance for the following costs: US$ 250 per group for hyperbaric chamber,
US$ 210 per group for an emergency oxygen cylinder and US$ 140 per group for a stretcher.
Please note these prices include a porter to carry the equipment.
Portable toilets: If you are concerned about using public toilets, a portable toilet is available for an extra US$ 110 per person or US$ 180 per group. This service must be confirmed at the time of booking.

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Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Arrive At JRO/ Arusha

  Arrival in Kilimanjaro International Airport or arrive in Arusha from Nairobi, Meet and assist at the airport and after going through Immigration, Baggage Claim and Customs, Transfer to Arusha town in order to stay overnight at Planet Lodge Arusha or similar hotel on Bed and Breakfast basis.

• Day 2 : Machame Gate

  Machame Gate to Machame Hut (2,850m)
  Hike time: 7.5 hrs, Elevation change: +1200 M
  Estimated distance: 10km, Final elevation: 3100 M
  an early pick up from hotel and then drive to Machame gate (5,400) where trekking formalities take about 30 minutes. From the gate, we begin our trek following an easy track for the first hour through the dense forest. The path continues to follow the ridge, rising steadily with several steep sections. The gradient eases slightly as the forest merges into heather covered ground we will reach Machame Campsite in 10 km (6.2 miles) after a 1,200–meter (3,936) ascent and 5–7 hours of walking.

• Day 3 : Shira Hut (3,840m)

  Hike time: 7 hrs, Elevation change: +800 M
  Estimated distance: 6km, Final elevation: 3,840 M
  From the Machame Hut we cross the stream onto its west bank and follow the path up the steep rocky ridge crises-crossing a few times before reaching Shira Hut at the base of a semi-circular wall of rocks. We will have ascended 900 meters (3,000) in 5–7 hours and about 6 km (3.72 miles) of walking.

• Day 4 : Barranco Hut (3,976m)

  Hike time: 5 hrs, Elevation change: +100 M
  Estimated distance? Final elevation: 3900 M
  From Shira Hut hike to Lava Tower (15,000) and then proceed to Barranco via the Great Barranco Wall. This route offers panoramic views of Kibo through Karanga Valley as we hike high and sleep low, dropping back down to Barranco after lunch. Today hike will take most of the day Barranco campsite located on elevation of 3950m.

• Day 5 : Barafu Hut (4,600m)

  Hike time: 3.5 hrs, Elevation change: +600 M
  Estimated distance: 4km, Final elevation: 4600 M
  Today involves gaining a little more elevation, acclimatizing and resting for the summit attempt the next morning. This day will take us 4 to 6 hrs of walking.

• Day 6 : Summit And Then Mweka Camp (3,068m)

  SUMMIT DAY! Summit time: 7 hrs, Elevation change: +1300 M
  Estimated distance: 5km, Final elevation: 5895 M
  Descent time: 5 hrs, Elevation change: -2800M
  Estimated distance: 12km, Final elevation: 3100 M
  We will start trekking early before sunrise (1–2 am) as the walk today will take 10-14 + hours. We will avoid the mist that sets in later in the day; the scree and snow will still be safely frozen. The 1,100-meter (3,600) ascent in just over 3 km (1.86 miles) will take us about 6-8 hours. After a brief stay at the summit of the highest point in Africa, Uhuru Peak, at over 5,898 meters (19,340′), we descend via the Barafu Route roughly 2,500 meters (8,200) in 12 km (7.44 miles) in about 4–7 hours to Mweka Camp.

• Day 7 : Mweka Gate (1,640m) And Then Drive Back To Arusha

  Descent time: 4 hrs, Elevation change: -1250M
  Estimated distance: 10km, Final elevation: 1828 M
  Today we descend about 1400 meters (4,592) through the forest on a jungle path for about 10 km (6.2 miles) in 3 – 4 hours to reach Mweka Gate where you will be picked by our driver and transferred back to Arusha. Stay overnight at Planet Lodge Arusha or similar hotel on Bed and Breakfast basis.

• Day 8 : Departure Transfer

  After breakfast Aardvark Expeditions Team can organize a private departure transfer to Arusha Airport or to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your flight back home or flying to Zanzibar Island.

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Inclusions

• Hotel
• Sightseeing
• Meet and greet service, Assistance at the airport on arrival, Mountain guide and porters, Emergency evacuation insurance, Transfer as specified, All park fees, Camping fees/Hut fees and rescue fees, All pre and post climb accommodation as mentioned from the itinerary, 2 nights Accommodation in town, Breakfast, Lunch and Dinners on the mountain,

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Exclusions

• International flight, Visas, Airport tax– but it can be paid direct by client(s),
• Driver guide, Tips, Climbing gears – if required it can be hired locally, Sleeping bags, Walking sticks, Drinks,
• Personal travel and Baggage insurance,
• Telephone bills,
• Laundry and any items of personal nature.
• Medical equipment which can be rented well in advance for the following costs: US$ 250 per group for hyperbaric chamber,
• US$ 210 per group for an emergency oxygen cylinder and US$ 140 per group for a stretcher.
• Please note these prices include a porter to carry the equipment.
• Portable toilets: If you are concerned about using public toilets, a portable toilet is available for an extra US$ 110 per person or US$ 180 per group. This service must be confirmed at the time of booking.

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Terms & Conditions

Payment Terms & Methods :
* Some Advance Percentage of total booking amount
* Airfare/Transport fare to be paid full at one time in advance.

Cancellation & Refund Policy :
* Upon cancellation, refund will be made after deducting the Retention Amount.
* Retention Amount varies as per the number of days left before your package start date.

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