Tanzania 06 Nights-07 Days KILIMANJARO TREKKING VIA MACHAME ROUTE
Tanzania
SKU : KE02
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7 Days
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Min Pepole: 1
Description
Embark on an exhilarating Kilimanjaro Trek via the Machame Route, a seven-day adventure through diverse landscapes.
Day 1: Machame Gate to Machame Camp: Start at 5,400ft, winding through the rainforest on a muddy trail. Gaiters and trekking poles are recommended. Reach Machame Camp after 5-7 hours for an overnight stay.
Day 2: Machame Camp to Shira Camp: Ascend from 9,400ft to 12,500ft, passing through heather-covered ridges. Rest, dine, and overnight at Shira Camp after 4-6 hours of hiking.
Day 3: Shira Camp to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp: Climb from 12,500ft to 13,000ft, passing the Lava Tower and descending to Barranco Hut. This acclimatization day prepares you for summit day.
Day 4: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp: Navigate the Barranco Wall, reaching Karanga Valley campsite at 13,100ft. A short day for acclimatization.
Day 5: Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp: Ascend from 13,100ft to 15,300ft, completing the South Circuit. Camp at Barafu, preparing for the summit with views of Mawenzi and Kibo.
Day 6: Barafu Camp to Summit to Mweka Hut: Ascend to the summit (19,345ft) through scree to Stella Point. Marvel at the sunrise and continue to Uhuru Peak. Descend to Mweka Hut for a well-earned rest.
Day 7: Mweka Camp to Moshi: Descend to Mweka Park Gate (10,000ft), receiving summit certificates. Continue to Mweka Village and return to Arusha by vehicle.
Embark on this unforgettable trek, conquering Kilimanjaro's breathtaking heights and diverse terrains.
Includes
Cook.
Oxygen tanks.
First-aider (WFR).
Waterproof tents.
Water to drink.
Pulse oximeter, stethoscope.
Hot water every day for cleaning.
Park entrance/camping fees.
Salaries for guides, cooks, and porters
Accommodation before and after the trek (FB).
Transfers from base hotel to park entrance and return.
Food; 3 meals per day, breakfast lunch, and dinner (All meals are hot).
Professional and experienced mountain guides (ratio of 3 clients to 2 guides).
Transfer from airport to hotel on arrival and transfer to airport during departure).
A good number of porters.
Excludes
Tanzania VISA all items of a personal nature.
Travel Styles
Nature & Adventure
Activities
Tour Type
Multi Days
Itinerary
- Elevation (ft): 5,400ft to 9,400ft • Distance: 11 km • Hiking Time: 5-7 hours • Habitat: Rain Forest
- The drive from Arusha to the Mount Kilimanjaro National Park Gate takes about 2 hours and 30 minutes.
- The journey passes through the village of Machame which is located on the lower slopes of the mountain.
- We now leave the park gate and walk through the rainforest on a winding trail up a ridge.
- Lower down, 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 (ft): 9,400ft to 12,500ft • Distance: 5 km • Hiking Time: 4-6 hours • Habitat: Moorland
- After breakfast, we leave the glades of the rainforest and continue on an ascending path, crossing the little valley and walking along a steep rocky ridge, covered with heather, until the ridge ends.
- The route now turns west onto a river gorge. Time for rest, dinner, and overnight at the Shira campsite.
- Elevation (ft): 12,500ft to 13,000ft • Distance: 10 km • Hiking Time: 6-8 hours • Habitat: Semi Desert
- 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 southeast towards the Lava Tower, called the “Shark’s Tooth.”
- Shortly after the tower, we come to the second junction which brings us up to the Arrow Glacier at an altitude of 16,000ft.
- We now continue down to the Barranco Hut at an altitude of 13,000ft.
- Here we rest, enjoy dinner, and overnight.
- Although you end the day at the same elevation as when you started, this day is very important for acclimatization and will help your body prepare for summit day.
- Elevation (ft): 13,000ft to 13,100ft • Distance: 5 km • Hiking Time: 4-5 hours • Habitat: Alpine Desert
- After breakfast, we leave Barranco and continue on a steep ridge passing the Barranco Wall, to the Karanga Valley campsite.
- This is a short day meant for acclimatization.
- Elevation (ft): 13,100ft to 15,300ft • Distance: 4 km • Hiking Time: 4-5 hours • Habitat: Alpine Desert
- After breakfast, we leave Karanga and hit the junction which connects with the Mweka Trail.
- We continue up to the Barafu Hut.
- At this point, 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.
- The two peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo are to be seen from this position.
- Elevation (ft): 15,300ft to 19,345ft (and down to • 10,000ft) • Distance: 5 km ascent / 12 km descent • Hiking Time: 7-8 hours ascent / 4-6 hours descent • Habitat: Arctic
- 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 (18,600 ft), you will stop for a short rest and will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you are ever likely to see (weather permitting).
- From Stella Point, you may encounter snow on your 1-hour ascent to the summit.
- At Uhuru Peak, you have reached the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa.
- Faster hikers will see the sunrise from the summit.
- From the summit, we now make our descent continuing straight down to the Mweka Hut camp site, stopping at Barafu for lunch.
- You will want gaiters and trekking poles for the loose gravel going down.
- Mweka Camp is situated in the upper forest and mist or rain can be expected in the late afternoon.
- Later in the evening, we enjoy our last dinner on the mountain and a well-earned sleep.
- Elevation (ft): 10,000ft to 5,400ft • Distance: 10 km • Hiking Time: 3-4 hours • Habitat: Rain Forest
- After breakfast, we continue the descent 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).
- From the gate, you continue another hour to Mweka Village.
- A vehicle will meet you at Mweka village to drive you back to the hotel in Arusha.
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