Climb Kili Machame Route

7 Days 6 nights Kilimanjaro Experience Via Machame the toughest route

$2300-2760 USD

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Safari summary

Machame Route is known as the “Whiskey Route,” Machame is a popular choice for its scenic beauty and diverse ecosystems. The trek starts in the rainforest, ascends through heath and moorland, and finally reaches the glacial zone. The route offers stunning vistas and is known for its high success rate.

About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	Main focus	None
	Activity level	Strenuous activity
	Best months	All months
	Countries	Tanzania
	Parks	Kilimanjaro

Fine details

Safari highlights

Hiking | trekking

What’s included?

Accommodation
Meals
Park fees

What’s not included?

International flights
Tips and gratuities
Visas

Itinerary

Hotel to Machame Camp

Kilimanjaro

We will depart from your hotel in Arusha after breakfast to Mount Kilimanjaro National Park Gate, passing through the village of Machame, located on the lower slopes of the mountain. As we leave park gate behind, our walk starts through the rain forest on a winding trail up the ridge. At some sections the trail can be muddy and slippery, so the gaiters and trekking poles will be used. At the end of our today’s trek lies Machame Camp, where we stay for the night.

Machame Camp

Machame Camp to Shira Camp

Kilimanjaro

The second day continues through increasingly sparse trees and bushes into moorlands. The day finishes with Shira Camp, which is on a small plateau in the high moorlands, and features views of Kibo in the northeast and Mount Meru towards the west. White necked ravens can be seen throughout the day. There is also a set of small caves a short walk from the campsite known as the Shira Caves.

Shira Camp

Shira toLava Tower to Barranco Camp

Kilimanjaro

On this day, route turns east into a semi desert and rocky landscape surrounding Lava Tower. Lunch will be served in a designated area before ascending the rocky path to Lava Tower. After lunch your descent again to the Barranco camping area and after reaching the high altitude of 4600m at Lava Tower, you will feel actual benefit of acclimatization. This descent to Barranco camp takes about 2 hours and offers great opportunities to take some beautiful photographs of the Western Breach.

Barranco Camp

Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp

Kilimanjaro

A steep climb up the eastern wall leads us just below the Heim Glacier, where we may have some spectacular views of Kilimanjaro. We then take a steep exit up the Great Barranco Wall, which divides us from the southeastern slopes of Kibo, the trail continues down into the alpine desert of the Karanga Valley, finally we have a steep climb up to Karanga Camp.

Karanga Camp

Karanga camp to Barafu Camp

Kilimanjaro

After breakfast, we leave Karanga and cross the junction that connects with the Mweka Trail, used for descend from the mountain later. From here we continue up to the Barafu Camp. Here we will rest, have dinner and prepare for the summit day. From Barafu you can enjoy the view of two volcanic cones Mawenzi and Kibo peaks, and that view is quite spectacular and you should not miss it.

Barafu Camp

Barafu Camp to Summit to Mweka Hut

Kilimanjaro

An early start for the ascent to the rim of the Kibo Crater between the Rebmann and Ratzel Glaciers. The last section before the rim can sometimes be snow-covered and an ice-axe or ski stick is useful for balance. At the rim we will reach Stella point, from where we have further hour to Uhuru Peak. After a short stop for taking photos, we descend to the Barafu Hut for a rest and lunch before continuing on past Millenium camp down to Mweka Hut in the giant heather zone on the forest edge.

Mweka Hut

Mweka Hut to Hotel

Kilimanjaro

After breakfast, we continue the descent down to the Mweka Park Gate to receive your summit certificates. From the gate, you continue another hour to Mweka Village. A vehicle will meet you at village to drive you back to hotel in Moshi or Arusha.

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