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Kilimanjaro Climb Machame

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From $1,965/pp

Arusha, Tanzania

Trip Length

8 days

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All year round
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Kilimanjaro Climb Machame

The Machame route, also referred to as the Whiskey route, is one of the most popular routes on Kilimanjaro and a favorite for Alaitol Safaris. Machame route has one of the highest summit success rates given the topography of the route which allows climbers to “trek high & sleep low” hence making it a more favorable route for acclimatization. This route offers some of the most spectacular scenery while on the mountain. KILIMANJARO ROUTE HIGHLIGHTS Challenging nighttime summit bid Private toilet tents & nutritionist-planned meals Perfect for group and charity treks 7 days trekking *Personal porter hire available for an additional fee

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The Machame route, also referred to as the Whiskey route, is one of the most popular routes on Kilimanjaro and a favorite for Alaitol Safaris. Machame route has one of the highest summit success rates given the topography of the route which allows climbers to “trek high & sleep low” hence making it a more favorable route for acclimatization. This route offers some of the most spectacular scenery while on the mountain. KILIMANJARO ROUTE HIGHLIGHTS Challenging nighttime summit bid Private toilet tents & nutritionist-planned meals Perfect for group and charity treks 7 days trekking *Personal porter hire available for an additional fee

Itinerary

Day 1

Arrive in Tanzania

You will be picked up at the Kilimanjaro International Airport by our Alaitol Safaris Team and transfer you to your hotel in Arusha, you will meet your guide who will brief you on your upcoming trek and do an equipment check to make sure you have all the necessary mountain gear. Gear which is missing can be rented on this day.

Activities

  • Airport Transfer
  • Briefing
  • Overnight

Accommodation

Arusha Serena Hotel (or alternative).Based on Bed and Breakfast

Day 2

Machame Gate (1790m) to Machame Camp (3010m)

One hour’s drive from Moshi lies the gate to the Machame route, where we complete park formalities, meet our crew of porters and start to climb! The first section of the route climbs steadily and passes through magnificent, dense rainforest. This path is less well-trodden so it can get somewhat overgrown in places and it is often wet and muddy underfoot Hours trekking: 5-7

Activities

  • Transfer
  • Trekking

Accommodation

Machame Camp (9,850') Based On Full board: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3

Machame Camp to Shira 2 Camp

Vegetation gets sparser as you ascend into the heath, where alien-looking giant groundsels tower over the rocky slopes.

Hours trekking: 4-5

Activities

  • Trekking

Accommodation

Shira 2 Camp (12,795') Based On Full board: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4

Shira 2 to Barranco Camp

Enjoy expansive views of the Barranco Valley from your camp at the base of the Barranco Wall.

Hours trekking: 6-7

Activities

  • Trekking

Accommodation

Barranco Camp (13,004') Based On Full board: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 5

Barranco Camp to Karanga

A challenging scramble up the Barranco Wall is rewarded with breathtaking views from the top. Continue over ridges and valleys before a steep hike to camp.

Hours trekking: 4-5

Activities

  • Trekking

Accommodation

Karanga Camp (13,231') Based On Full board: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 6

Karanga to Barafu Camp

As you near the summit, the landscape starts to resemble the surface of the moon. Keep an eye out for towering lava formations, remnants of Kili's fiery past.

Hours trekking: 3-4

Activities

  • Trekking

Accommodation

Barafu Camp (15,331') Based On Full board: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 7

Barafu to Summit/ Mweka Millennium Camp

Headlamps snaking up the mountain light your way during an overnight summit bid. Celebrate your success with a few quick pictures at the top before trekking much of the way back down the mountain.

Hours trekking: 8-10 to Summit/ 4-7 to Mweka Millennium Camp

Activities

  • Trekking

Accommodation

Mweka Millennium Camp (12,500') Based On Full board: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 8

Complete Trek/Departure Day

Complete your descent through the rainforest to Mweka Gate at 5,364 feet. Our vehicles will be waiting to take you back into town for a shower and some rest before your transfer to the airport this evening.

Hours trekking: 4-6

Activities

  • Transfer

Accommodation

Day room: Planet Lodge Based On Half Board: Breakfast & Lunch I

What's Included

Accommodation

One night at 4* hotel ( Arusha Serena Hotel (or alternative) before the expedition and one night after; The hotels have everything for your comfortable stay - caring staff, nice rooms, reliable Wi-Fi, restaurant and swimming pool);Tented accommodation on Mount Kilimanjaro (modern, comfortable 4-Season tents North Face VE-25 or Alaitol Kilimanjaro Tents).

Ground Transport

Transfers; Pick-up and drop-off at Kilimanjaro International Airport. Transfer to the trailhead - entry gate to Kilimanjaro National Park; Pick-up at the exit from Kilimanjaro National Park and transfer to the Airport/hotel.

Entry fees.

All park fees collected by the Kilimanjaro National Park ( conservation fees, camping fees, crew fees, vehicle fee, rescue fee, and all other fees collected by the Tanzania National Parks Authority).

Climbing crew;

Professional guides, licensed by Kilimanjaro National Park. All our guides are the holder of Wilderness First Responder or Wilderness First Aid certifications. All our guides have 7+years of successful mountaineering experience. Dedicated support crew (assistant guides, camp master, porters, cooks, etc.)

Flights

Meals

Breakfast in the hotel before and after the hike. All meals on the hike. Our Kilimanjaro diet includes energy-rich and highly nutritious meals prepared by our professional high-altitude cooks. A typical diet on Kilimanjaro includes different soups, garnishes, several types of fish and meat, fresh fruit, and vegetables; vegetarian/gluten-free/halal options are available at no extra cost. All drinks on the hike (coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and water).

Hiking and safety equipment;

4-inch (10-cm) thick and comfortable sleeping mats. All group equipment (spacious and comfortable dining tent, camping table and chairs, crockery and cutlery). Oxygen cylinders and oximeters. GPS-tracking service. Complete medical kits.

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ALAITOL SAFARIS LTD

Abel Kimani Founder and Managing Director of Alaitol Safaris, I was born and raised in a Maasai village on the slopes of volcanic Mount Meru in Arusha, Tanzania. My passion is about wildlife and eager to share the beauty of my country and its people. My enthusiasm led me to the College of African Wildlife Management, Mweka where I received my Bachelor Degree in Wildlife and Tourism Management. After gaining education, I was continued to hone my skills and develop exceptional knowledge of the field by working as a researcher and safari guide. My experience includes guiding more than 50 trips to the summit of famed Mount Kilimanjaro, conducting wildlife research with the U.S.-based Wildlife Conservation Society, and working as a safari guide for highly-rated properties in the Serengeti. In 2015, I made the choice to start my own tour company in Tanzania, as my personal Eden. l regarded by many tour companies as one of the best professional tour guide in Tanzania.

Let Alaitol Safaris take you beneath the surface, deep into the heart of Tanzania, the magical country waiting to share with you its best secrets and its biggest adventures. We are Tanzanian, we know Tanzania. Not just the sights, but the culture, the people. As your friend in Tanzania, We will take you there, fulfilling your wishes and realising your dreams. From the moment you make your first enquiry, until the moment you say farewell, you'll feel the warm welcome I want to extend to you.

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