07-Days Kilimanjaro Machame Route (5-Stars)
Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
SKU : GA18
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7 Days
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Max People : 15
Description
The Machame Route is the “Whiskey” route. It is the second most popular and one of the most scenic routes on the mountain. All climbers sleep in tents (tents are included) and meals are served in a dinner tent or on a blanket outside. It is done over 6 days(Machame Route 6 Days), so acclimatization is easier, and the success rate is fairly high. It is for physically fit people with some hiking experience. Descent is down the Mweka trail staying at the Mweka or Millennium camp the final night on the mountain.
Includes
Two-way private airport transfers.
All park fees collected by the National Park.
Hotel accommodations one night before and one night after the expedition.
Tented accommodation on Mount Kilimanjaro.
All meals on the hike.
All group equipment (dining tent, table, chairs, crockery and cutlery).
Oxygen cylinders and oximeters.
Complete Expedition medical kits.
Professional guides licensed by Kilimanjaro National Park.
Dedicated support crew (assistant guides, camp master, porters, cooks, etc.).
Government taxes.
Crew salaries.
Medical evacuations with AMREF Flying doctors.
Purified water while on the mountain.
Portable tented private flush toilet.
2 nights Accommodations on BB at either of the following Panama Garden resort or Ameg Lodge
Excludes
Personal Climbing gears.
Tanzania Visa on arrival.
Tips and Gratuities.
Personal Expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.).
International Flight Tickets.
Travel Styles
Nature & Adventure
Hiking
Tour Type
Multi Days
Itinerary
- On day 1 of your safari, you will have an early breakfast at your hotel in Arusha (1400m) and then be picked up.
- You will be driven to Machame Village, where you can purchase mineral water and receive a packed lunch.
- From the village, depending on the road conditions, you will either continue driving or walk for approximately 1 hour to reach the Machame gate (1490m).
- After registering at the gate office, you will begin your ascent and enter the rainforest immediately.
- The trail may be muddy, slippery, and soggy due to the possibility of rain in the forest.
- You will have a lunch stop halfway through the hike.
- The Machame camping area will be reached in the late afternoon, and your porters will have already set up your tent.
- In the evening, the porters will boil drinking and washing water, and the cook will prepare dinner.
- Night temperatures at this campsite can drop to freezing point.
- Hiking time: 7 hours
- Distance: Approximately 18 kilometers
- Habitat: Montane Forest
- On day 2 of your safari, you will have an early morning breakfast at Machame Camp (2980m) and then begin your ascent.
- You will leave the rainforest and enter the heathland moorland vegetation.
- Along the way, you will cross many streams and walk over a rocky ridge onto the Shira plateau. The Shira Camp (3840m) will be your destination for the night.
- At this campsite, you will be next to a stream and have a stunning view of the Western Breach and its glaciers in the East.
- Your tents will be set up prior to your arrival, and the porters will prepare drinking and washing water for you.
- You will enjoy evening snacks followed by dinner prepared by the chef. As temperatures drop below freezing at this exposed camp, be sure to pack warm clothing for the night.
- Hiking time: 6 hours
- Distance: Approximately 9 kilometers
- Habitat: Moorland
- On day 3 of your safari, you will have an early morning breakfast at Barranco Camp (3950m) and then begin your ascent into the semi-desert and rocky landscape.
- After approximately 5 hours of walking east, you will reach the Lava Tower (4630m).
- Packed lunches will be served at the Tower, and hikers have the option to climb the massive Lava Tower if the weather permits.
- This part of the hike can be challenging due to the altitude, and it is common for hikers to experience headaches and shortness of breath.
- After lunch, you will descend from Lava Tower (4630m) to Barranco Campsite (3950m), which takes around 2 hours to reach.
- This descent allows your body to adjust to the high-altitude conditions.
- The campsite is in a valley below the Breach and Great Barranco Wall ("Breakfast Wall").
- Drinking and washing water, as well as dinner, will be served as you watch the sunset.
- On day 4, you will have an early morning breakfast at Barranco Camp (3950m) and then begin your ascent of the Great Barranco Wall.
- Although it may look intimidating at first glance, hikers say that this Class 2 hike is usually much easier than they anticipated.
- At the top of the Wall, you will have a stunning view of Heim Glacier and will be above the clouds.
- The trail then winds up and down in the Karanga Valley, which is an ideal hiking day for acclimatization.
- Hiking time: 4-5 hours
- Distance: Approximately 5 kilometers
- Habitat: Alpine desert
- On day 5 of your safari, you will have breakfast at Karanga Camp (3959m) and then continue hiking for approximately 1 hour until you reach Barafu Hut (4600m).
- Along the way, the trail intersects with the Mweka Route, which is the trail used to descend on the final two days.
- Barafu Hut is the last water stop for the porters as there is no accessible water at Barafu Camp (4550m).
- The camp is located on a rocky, exposed ridge and the word "barafu" in Swahili means "ice." Tents will be exposed to wind and rocks, so it's important for hikers to familiarize themselves with the campsite before dark.
- An early dinner will be served so hikers can rest before attempting the summit the same night.
- Your guide will provide a detailed briefing on how to prepare for summit night.
- It's essential to get to sleep by 19:00!
- Hiking time: 2-3 hours
- Distance: Approximately 4 kilometers
- Habitat: Alpine desert
- On day 6 of your safari, your guide will wake you around 23:30 and serve you tea and biscuits.
- You will then begin your summit attempt, heading northwest and ascending over a stone scree.
- This part of the climb is considered the most mentally and physically challenging.
- After approximately 6 hours, you will reach Stella Point (5685m), located on the crater rim.
- You will be able to enjoy the magnificent sunrise before continuing your ascent for about 2 hours on a snow-covered trail to Uhuru Peak (5895m). Reaching the summit of Mt.
- Kilimanjaro is an incredible accomplishment! You will be able to spend some time on the summit taking photographs and drinking tea before descending to Barafu Camp (4600m).
- The descent takes about 3 hours. At Barafu Camp, you will rest and enjoy a hot lunch in the sun. After eating, you will continue descending to Mweka Hut (3100m).
- The Mweka Trail will lead you through the scree and rocks to the moorland and eventually into the rainforest.
- Mweka Camp (3100m) is in the upper rainforest, so fog and rain should be expected.
- You will have dinner, wash, and rest soundly at camp.
- On day 7, after a well-deserved breakfast, your staff will have a big celebration full of dancing and singing.
- It is here on the mountain that you will present your tips to the guide, assistant guides, chef(s), and porters.
- After celebrating, you will descend to Mweka Gate (1980m), where you will say goodbye to your mountain crew.
- A vehicle will meet you at Mweka Gate to drive you back to Moshi or Arusha, where you can unwind and reflect on your incredible Kilimanjaro experience!
- Hiking time: 8 hours to reach Uhuru Peak, 7-8 hours to descend to Mweka
- Distance: Approximately 7-kilometer ascent and 23-kilometer descent
- Habitat: Stone scree and ice-capped summit Day
- 7 hiking time: Approximately 3-4 hours from Mweka Camp (3100m) to Mweka Gate (1980m)
- Distance: Approximately 12 kilometers
- Habitat: Rain forest
FAQs
The mountain is in Tanzania, East Africa, about 350km from the equator. The nearest towns are Moshi and Arusha.
Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest freestanding mountain in the world and the highest mountain in Africa. Its highest point is Uhuru Peak on the Kibo crater at 5895m above sea level.
Cancelation Policy
1. For Kilimanjaro Treks
until 10 days before departure – Free Cancellation 100% Refund of deposit. Less than 10 days before departure, no refunds.
If the full amount was paid Until 10 days before departure 90% refund of the amount paid. Less than 10 days before departure, no refunds
2. For Safaris
If canceled more than 45 days before the departure date, 20% of the booking amount will be charged as cancellation fees
If canceled on or within 45 days of the departure date, no refunds will be given.
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