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Mount Kilimanjaro Trekking Machame Route

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9 days

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Mount Kilimanjaro Trekking Machame Route

Exhilarating Kilimanjaro Safari in Tanzania Climb the highest mountain in Africa, Kilimanjaro! The mountain is characterised with the dormant volcano which is expected to erupt in the coming decades. Besides the stunning views of the landscape, you can also see stunning various animals, birds, waterfall, and different species of flora and fauna at the bottom of the mountain

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Exhilarating Kilimanjaro Safari in Tanzania Climb the highest mountain in Africa, Kilimanjaro! The mountain is characterised with the dormant volcano which is expected to erupt in the coming decades. Besides the stunning views of the landscape, you can also see stunning various animals, birds, waterfall, and different species of flora and fauna at the bottom of the mountain

Itinerary

Day 1-2

Kilimanjaro National Park Machame Gate, Hike to Machame Camp

On arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, our representative will warmly welcome you and transfer you to the Hotel/Lodge in Arusha for an overnight. This leaves you to relax and enjoy the rest of your day at the lodge or hotel before your exciting trek begins.

The next morning, you will drive you from Arusha to the Mount Kilimanjaro National Park Gate. The journey will pass through the village of Machame, which is located on the lower slopes of the mountain. After leaving the park gate, you will walk through the rain forest on a winding trail up a ridge.

Lower down, the trail can be muddy and slippery. Gaiters and trekking poles can be helpful. You will then continue hiking for a short distance until you reach Machame Camp.

-Elevation: 1830m/6000ft to 3000m/9950ft -Distance: 11km/7mi -Hiking Time: 5-6 hours -Habitat: Montane Forest -Meals: LD

Activities

  • Hotel Transfer

Accommodation

Machame Camp

Day 3

Machame Camp to Shira Camp

After having breakfast, you will leave the glades of the rain forest and continue on an ascending path, crossing the little valley and walking along a steep rocky ridge, covered with heather until the ridge ends. As you hike, you will turn the route to the West onto a river gorge. After that, you will rest, have dinner, and stay overnight at Shira Campsite.

-Elevation: 3050m/9950ft to 3850m/12,600ft -Distance: 5km/3mi -Walking Time: 4-5 hours -Habitat: Moorland -Meals: BLD

Leave the glades of the rain forest behind you and continue on an ascending path, crossing ridges and valleys

Accommodation

Shira Campsite

Day 4

Shira Camp to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp

From the Shira Plateau, you will continue the journey to the East up a ridge, passing the junction towards the peak of Kibo. As you hike, you will change your way to the Southeast toward the Lava Tower, called the "shark's tooth".

Shortly after the tower, you will come to the second junction which will bring you up to the Arrow Glacier at an altitude of 16,000 feet. You will then continue down to the Barranco Camp at an altitude of 13,000 feet. There, you will rest, enjoy dinner, and stay overnight. Although you end the day at around the same elevation as when you began, this day is very important for acclimatisation and will help your body prepare for the summit day.

  • Elevation: 3850m/12,600ft to 3900m/13,000ft
  • Distance: 10km/6mi
  • Walking Time: 5-6 hours
  • Habitat: Semi-desert
  • Meals: BLD
Although you end the day at around the same elevation as when you began, this day is very important for acclimatisation

Accommodation

Barranco Camp

Day 5

Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp

After having breakfast, you will leave Barranco and continue on a steep ridge passing the Barranco Wall, to the Karanga Valley Campsite. This is a short day meant for acclimatisation.

  • Elevation: 4600 feet to 13,100 feet
  • Distance: 5 kilometers
  • Hiking time: 4 - 5 hours
  • Habitat: Alpine Desert

Accommodation

Karanga Valley Campsite

Day 6

Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp

After having breakfast, you will leave Karanga and hit the junction which connects with the Mweka Trail. You will continue the journey up to the Barafu Camp. At this point, you will have completed the South Circuit, which offers views of the summit from many different angles. There, you will make camp, rest, enjoy dinner, and prepare for the summit day. The two peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo can be seen from this location.

  • Elevation: 13,100 feet to 15,300 feet
  • Distance: 4 kilometers
  • Hiking time: 4 - 5 hours
  • Habitat: Alpine Desert
Marvel at the views of the two peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo, that can be seen from your campsite.

Accommodation

Barafu Camp

Day 7

Barafu camp to peak

Very early in the morning (midnight to 02:00), you will continue your way to the summit between the Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers. You will head to the northwesterly direction and ascend through a heavy scree towards Stella Point on the crater rim.

This will be the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek. At Stella Point (18,600 feet), you will stop for a short rest and will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you will ever likely to see (weather permitting).

From the summit, you will then begin your descent by continuing straight down to the Mweka Hut Campsite and stopping at Barafu for lunch en route. You may 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, you will enjoy your last dinner on the mountain and a well-earned sleep.

Summit Day - be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise!

Accommodation

Mweka Hut Campsite

Day 8-9

Mweka camp to Mweka Gate

After breakfast, you will 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 be helpful. From the gate, you will continue walking for another hour to Mweka Village. A vehicle will meet you at Mweka Village to drive you back to your hotel in Arusha.

  • Elevation: 10,000 feet to 5,400 feet
  • Distance: 10 kilometers
  • Hiking time: 3 - 4 hours
  • Habitat: Rain Forest

After a well earned rest at your hotel and after enjoying your last Tanzanian breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport to catch your flight back home (depending on your flight time.)

Activities

  • Hotel Transfer

Accommodation

Hotel in Arusha

What's Included

Meals

  • Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and drinking water will be served for you daily during your trek.
  • Breakfast only at the hotel in Arusha

Ground Transport

Transfers are included.

What to Pack

Clothes:

  • A warm sweater as the nights can be chilly at high altitudes.
  • Comfortable shoes.
  • Mountain shoes.
  • Bath towels.

Services

  • A professional driver and guide
  • Mount Kilimanjaro trekking guide
  • Porters during your trek

Exclusions

  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Tips (from 10 USD per person per day for porter)
  • Tips (from 15 USD per person per day for mountain guide)

Accommodation

  • 6 nights’ accommodation during your mountain trek
  • 1 night hotel accommodation in Arusha before and after your trek

Flights

International/Domestic flights are excluded

Equipment

  • All mountain trekking equipment
  • Camping equipment

Fees

  • Park fees (for non-residents)
  • Rescue fees
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Gabriel Elibariki

We are passionate about Africa and believe that our diverse cultures, landscapes, and wildlife are our greatest assets. Our goal is to introduce our clients to the natural wonders and beauty of Africa, so they too can fall in love with our country and the greater continent. We like to showcase African culture and allow our clients to embrace the local experiences, as well as the more obvious tourist attractions.

We look forward to welcoming you on your next Safari and sharing our love and appreciation of Africa with you!

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