Kilimanjaro climb budget Tour

7 days—Affordable 7 days Kilimanjaro climbing on Budget - Machame route

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Safari summary

These 7 days machame route also known as the ‘whiskey route’ machame route is the most popular route for ascent to Mount Kilimanjaro, this route is very difficult to climb compered to marangu route, because it considers as a challenging route and is better suited for more adventurous trekkers and those with some hiking experience the adventures. Machame route is scenically beautiful and varied. However, due to its popularity, there are an increased number of trekkers, so it loses some of its splendor. The Machame route approaches the summit from the southwest. It descends using the Mweka route, rewarding climbers with views of the expansive Shira Plateau, an optional scramble up Lava Tower, a climb up the Great Barranco Wall, and a traverse underneath Kilimanjaro southern ice field.

About this tour

	Tour type	Set-date, set-itinerary, group
	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
Airport transfers
All drinks
Meals

What’s not included?

Alcoholic beverages
Internal flights
International flights
Laundry
Park fees
Premium alcoholic beverages
Tips and gratuities
Visas

Itinerary

Day 1: Machame Gate to Machame Cam

Kilimanjaro

Day 1: Machame Gate to Machame Camp >>> The drive from Moshi to the Machame Gate takes about 50 minutes. The journey passes through the village of Machame which is located on the lower slopes of the mountain. As we leave the park gate, we walk through the dense rain forest on a winding trail up a ridge until we reach the Machame Camp.

machame camp

Day 2: Machame Camp to Shira 2 Cam

Kilimanjaro

Day 2: Machame Camp to Shira 2 Camp >>> We leave the glades of the rain forest and continue on an ascending path up to a steep, rocky ridge. On the Shira Plateau, we pass through heather and open moorlands, then cross a large river gorge to Shira 2 Camp. Elevation: 9,350 ft to 12,500 ft Distance: 5 km/3 miles Hiking Time: 4-7 hours Habitat: Heath Accommodation: Shira 2 Camp

shira 2 camp

Day 3: Shira 2 Camp to Lava Tower

Kilimanjaro

Day 3: Shira 2 Camp to Lava Tower >>> We continue to the east up a ridge and then head southeast towards the Lava Tower – a 300 ft tall volcanic rock formation. We descend down to Barranco Camp through the strange but beautiful Senecio Forest to an altitude of 13,000 ft. Although you begin and end the day at the same elevation, the time spent at higher altitude is very beneficial for acclimatization..

lava tower

Day 4: Barranco Camp to Karanga Ca

Kilimanjaro

Day 4: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp >>> We begin the day by descending into a ravine to the base of the Great Barranco Wall. Then we climb the non-technical but steep, nearly 900 ft cliff. From the top of the Barranco Wall we cross a series of hills and valleys until we descend sharply into Karanga Valley. One more steep climb up leads us to Karanga Camp. This is a shorter day meant for acclimatization..

karanga camp

Day 5: Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp

Kilimanjaro

Day 5: Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp >>>> We leave Karanga and hit the junction which connects with the Mweka Trail. We continue up to the rocky section to Barafu Hut. At this point, you have completed the Southern Circuit, which offers views of the summit from many different angles. Here we make camp, rest and enjoy an early dinner to prepare for the summit day. The two peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo are viewable from this position.

barafu camp

Day 6: Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak

Kilimanjaro

Day 6: Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak Very early in the morning (around midnight), we begin our push to the summit. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek. The wind and cold at this elevation and time of day can be extreme. We ascend in the darkness for several hours while taking frequent, but short, breaks. Near Stella Point (18,900 ft),

mweka camp

Day 7: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate

Kilimanjaro

Days 7: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate 1450690 3 On our last day, we continue the descent to Mweka Gate and collect the summit certificates. At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. From the gate, we continue another hour to Mweka Village. A vehicle will meet us at Mweka Village to drive us back to the hotel in Moshi.

moshi / arusha

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