Seven Days Machame Route:

7 days—Kilimanjaro Climbing via Machame Route:

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Mount Kilimanjaro Trekking Tour:
Fulfill a dream - climbing up the highest and most famous summit in Tanzania. Mount Kilimanjaro stands almost 6000 meters above sea level, but one does not need to be an experienced mountain climber to reach its peak. To climb to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, you need to be in a fit and healthy state with a good all-round condition, strong will power and a little bit of luck. All you really need is the ambition - we will do the rest.

Itinerary for 6 Nights 7 Days Machame Route:
The Machame route is one of the most beautiful routes to the top of Mt Kilimanjaro. The climb begins in the lush rainforest and follows a path that offers occasional views of Mt Meru, Shira Ridge as well the main summit of Mt Kilimanjaro - Kibo. The Machame route contains more steep passages and higher altitudes than the Marangu and the Rongai route and is slightly more demanding.

About this tour

	Tour type	Set-date, set-itinerary, group
	Main focus	Hiking \| trekking
	Activity level	Strenuous activity
	Best months	January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
	Countries	Tanzania
	Parks	Kilimanjaro

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Safari highlights

Hiking | trekking

What’s included?

Accommodation
Airport transfers
All drinks
Meals
Park fees
Private vehicle and driver

What’s not included?

Alcoholic beverages
Hot air balloons
Internal flights
International flights
Laundry
Premium alcoholic beverages
Spa treatments
Tips and gratuities
Visas

Itinerary

Arrival in Arusha:

Arrival in Kilimanjaro International Airport, Meet and assist at the airport and after going through Immigration, Baggage Claim and Customs, Transfer to Tulia Boutique Hotel & Spa to stay overnight on Bed and Breakfast basis.

Tulia Boutique Hotel and Spa on Bed and Breakfast.

Arusha - Machame Gate:

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Machame Gate to Machame Hut (2,850m) Hike time: 7.5 hrs, Elevation change: +1200 M Estimated distance: 10km, Final elevation: 3100 M an early pick up from hotel and then drive to Machame gate (5,400) where trekking formalities take about 30 minutes. From the gate, we begin our trek through the dense forest. The gradient eases slightly as the forest merges into heather covered ground we will reach Machame Camp in 10 km (6.2 miles) after a 1,200–meter (3,936) ascent and 5-7 hours of walking.

Overnight at Machame Camp in 10 km (6.2 miles).

Shira Hut (3,840m):

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Hike time: 7 hrs, Elevation change: +800 M Estimated distance: 6km, Final elevation: 3,840 M From the Machame Hut we cross the stream onto its west bank and follow the path up the steep rocky ridge crises-crossing a few times before reaching Shira Hut at the base of a semi-circular wall of rocks. We will have ascended 900 meters (3,000) in 5–7 hours and about 6 km (3.72 miles) of walking.

Overnight at Shira Campsite on Full Board basis.

Barranco Hut (3,976m):

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Hike time: 5 hrs, Elevation change: +100 M Estimated distance? Final elevation: 3900 M From Shira Hut hike to Lava Tower (15,000) and then proceed to Barranco via the Great Barranco Wall. This route offers panoramic views of Kibo through Karanga Valley as we hike high and sleep low, dropping back down to Barranco after lunch. Today hike will take most of the day Barranco campsite located on elevation of 3950m.

Overnight at Barranco Camp on Full Board basis.

Acclimatization at Karanga Valley:

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Hike time: 3.5 hrs, Elevation change: +100 M Estimated distance: 4km, Maximum elevation: 4590 M Final elevation: 4000 M From Barranco Hut we climb up through the edge of great Barranco 95 percentage of that day walking will be on elevation of 4250m. We will break our day at Karanga valley campsite at elevation of 4,000m walking time is 4 to 5 hrs on this day.

Overnight at Karanga Valley Camp on Full Board.

Barafu Hut (4,600m):

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Hike time: 3.5 hrs, Elevation change: +600 M Estimated distance: 4km, Final elevation: 4600 M Today involves gaining a little more elevation, acclimatizing and resting for the summit attempt the next morning. This day will take us 4 to 6 hrs. of walking.

Overnight at Barafu Campsite on Full Board basis.

Summit and then Mweka Camp (3,068m)

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SUMMIT DAY! Summit time: 7 Hrs, Elevation change: +1300 M Estimated distance: 5km, Final elevation: 5895 M Descent time: 5 hrs. Elevation change: -2800M Estimated distance: 12km, Final elevation: 3100 M We'll start trekking early before sunrise (1-2 am) as the walk today will take 10-14 + hours. We'll avoid the mist that set. The 1,100-meter (3,600) ascent in just over 3 km (1.86 miles) will take us about 6-8 hours. After Uhuru Peak, at over 5,898 meters (19,340'), we descend via Barafu.

Overnight at Mweka Camp (3,068m) on Full Board.

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