9 Days Machame Route
9 Days Mt. Kilimanjaro Climb, Machame Route.
$2383-2920 USD
pp
Safari summary
If you’re not in a tearing hurry, why not consider the Machame route. Accommodation on the ascent is in tents, adding to the sense of adventure. The extra time took acclimatizing means a higher success rate!
The Machame is actually the second most popular route for Mount Kilimanjaro climb. From the village at Machame (altitude: 1490 meters), the approach is from the southwest of the summit. Led by an expert guide and a team of porters and cooks, you at once enter into lush rainforest, as heavy rains frequently visit this side of the mountain.
It can be a muddy and slippery experience! Alpine moorland is another characteristic landscape in the early stages of this ascent. During the ascent, an optional scramble up the imperious Lava Tower is an option - for those with energy to spare.
With our experienced, knowledgeable and, above all, passionate staff, we take care of all the complex and important arrangements for the ascent of this legendary mountain, essential to giving you the best Kilimanjaro experience.
About this tour
| Tour type | Custom, tailor-made, private | |
| Main focus | Hiking | trekking | |
| Activity level | Strenuous activity | |
| Best months | All months | |
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Itinerary
Day 1
Arusha | Kilimanjaro
DAY 1: KILIMANJARO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TO ARUSHA Touchdown at the Kilimanjaro International Airport where your own personal driver will be waiting to greet you. Let your driver whisk you away to your chosen hotel in the bright and bustling city of Arusha – gateway to Tanzania. Arusha is the beating heart of the wild – the last port of civilization before heading out into dense jungles and rich savannah plains. The markets of Arusha burst with color, and throng with locals picking up their weekly wages. The numerous cafes sell dark and deliriously good coffee from the plantations, and close by the infamous National Park lures visitors in to explore her evocative Maasai culture and exotic flora and fauna. Today you can relax in Arusha, enjoy a quick de-briefing about your trip, recover from your journey, and soak up the vibrant atmosphere of Africa.
Day 2
DAY 2: ARUSHA – MACHAME GATE – MACHAME CAMP To Machame Hut, 3000m. After a transfer to the park gate, a 7-hour walk through the forest takes you to Machame Hut. You camp throughout the climb, and your crew will take good care of you, erect and dismantle the camp, and provide you with tasty, filling food. Full board.
Day 3
DAY 3: MACHAME CAMP – SHIRA CAVE To Shira Cave, 3800m. An initial steep climb followed by a gentle incline. After lunch, a descent and ascent bring you to the camp. Walking time approx. 5 hours. Full board.
Day 4
DAY 4: SHIRA CAMP – BARRANCO CAMP To Barranco Wall, 3900m. Today you climb slowly for some 5kms. This is a fairly strenuous day as the altitude begins to tell. Walking time approx. 8 hours. Full board.
Day 5
DAY 5: BARRANCO CAMP – KARANGA CAMP To Karanga Valley Camp 3930m. Today you climb to Barranco Wall 1hr and view the Arrow Glacier then walking down Karanga Valley 2hrs and overnight on top of the Valley. Full board
Day 6
DAY 6: KARANGA CAMP – BARAFU CAMP To Barafu Camp, 4600m. Climb Karanga Valley to Barafu. Full board.
Day 7
DAY 7: BARAFU CAMP – SUMMIT UHURU – MWEKA CAMP Barafu to Uhuru, 5895m, then descends to Mweka, 3100m. You will wake at about midnight for the torchlight climb to Stella Point, approx. 7 hours with rest stops, and finally to the highest point, Uhuru Peak with fantastic views of glaciers and plains far below. Descend to Mweka or High Camp, arriving late afternoon. Full board.
Day 8
DAY 8: MWEKA CAMP – MWEKA GATE - ARUSHA A descent of some 4 hours takes you to Mweka Village where you are met and transferred back to the Planet Lodge. Full board
Day 9
DAY 9: DEPARTURE – KILIMANJARO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Enjoy a sumptuous lie in and a breakfast fits for kings before checking out of your hotel. Normal check out time is 10 am, but if you wish to keep the room until 6 pm then simply let us know at the time of booking. Please note a day room charge will apply. If you have booked an airport transfer, then our driver will escort you back to the airport. For those clients who are booked to go on safari, we will meet with you for de-briefing and to discuss the next epic adventure.
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