The Ultimate Machame Magic

8 days—"Machame Magic: The Ultimate 7-Day Kilimanjaro Climb via the Whiskey Route"

$1620-2250 USD

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Safari summary

"Embark on an unforgettable Tanzania Safari with Smart Wildlife Safaris Ltd, your premier partner for African Safaris and Wildlife Tours in East Africa. Enhance your adventure with our diverse Safari Packages and cultural excursions to iconic destinations like Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara National Park, Lake Eyasi, Tarangire National Park, and the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest free-standing mountain in the world.
We specialize in crafting Tanzania Tours that showcase the region's rich heritage and natural beauty. Our Guided Safaris and carefully curated experiences will take you on Wildlife Expeditions through stunning landscapes, vibrant markets, and traditional villages. Explore the Tanzanian Wildlife and immerse yourself in local traditions with visits to Materuni Waterfalls, Chemka Hotspring, and the Usambara Mountains.
Whether you're interested in Adventure Travel, Wildlife Viewing, or Cultural Tours, our Safari Experiences offer an authentic glimpse into the spirit of East Africa. We also arrange and prepare amazing Holiday Packages to Zanzibar's white sand beaches and Pangani Coral Reef Tours. Mention your destination, and we'll take you there for an unforgettable Tanzania Vacation."

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

Cultural visits—orphanages, markets, schools
Hiking | trekking
Farm | plantation visits

What’s included?

Accommodation
Airport transfers
Meals
Park fees
Private vehicle and driver

What’s not included?

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

Itinerary

Arrival Kilimanjaro Airport

Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport where our team you will be picked up and transferred in Moshi at Panama Garden Resort where you will meet with your guide for an overnight bed and breakfast.

Panama Garden Resort

MACHAME GATE TO MACHAME CAMP

Kilimanjaro

Our crew will take you by car from Panama Garden Resort to Machame Village at 9 am, where your porters and guides will set up your supplies and equipment. Here you will also receive your lunch box You will drive on to Machame Gate if the road is dry. The three-kilometer walk to the gate will take you an hour if the road is too muddy for the car to pass. You will start your ascent into the rain forest Make sure you have hiking poles, gaiters, and appropriate footwear.

MACHAME CAMP

MACHAME CAMP TO SHIRA

Kilimanjaro

You will get up early to prepare for the hike that day and have breakfast. After an hour of hiking through glades in the rainforest, you will ascend onto the wide moorlands, where the vegetation is made up mostly of small shrubs. You will travel over the moorland for two hours, stopping for lunch and a short rest before climbing onto the Shira Plateau, Proceed westward until you reach the Shira Campsite. Once more, the porters will heat up water for drinking and washing prior to serving meals.

SHIRA CAMP

SHIRA TO LAVA TOWER

Kilimanjaro

Following packing and breakfast, you'll begin your eastward journey on a steep path above the final stretches of Kilimanjaro's vegetation. You will arrive at the well-known Lava Tower (15,190 feet/ 3,950 meters) after five to six hours. After stopping here for lunch and a little extra acclimatization, you will descend into the Barranco Camp,, particularly if the walls are covered with ice. You will have the opportunity to witness one of the most breathtaking sunsets

LAVA TOWER

BARANCO TO KARANGA CAMP

Kilimanjaro

Your chance to overcome this obstacle will come after you've spent the night beneath the Great Barranco Wall. Remain calm. It appears more harder than it is. Proceed up until you are directly beneath the Heim Glacier. After that, you'll descend via the Karanga Valley. This is the last site for your porters to obtain water. This is where they will get all the water needed for the rest of the climb. This is where you will become settled at Karanga Camp.

KARANGA CAMP

KARANGA CAMP TO BARAFU CAMP

Kilimanjaro

Navigating a number of ridges and valleys until you meet the Mweka Route. At that point, you will turn left and ascend the ridge for an additional hour to arrive at the Barafu Hut. When you get to camp, there will be strong winds and your tent positioned on a rocky ridge. Also, in case you need to exit the tent after dark, make sure your headlamp or torch is ready. Before attempting to reach the summit, you will set up your equipment and try to get some sleep, ideally by 7 pm.

BARAFU CAMP

BARAFU CAMP TO UHURU CAMP

Kilimanjaro

Bravo for attempting to reach the top. After six hours of climbing vi you will arrive at Stella Point (18,650 feet/5,685 meters). You have just finished what most climbers find to be the hardest portion of their journey. Depending on your pace to this point,. Despite your exhaustion, . After another one to two hours of hiking along the rim, you will arrive at Uhuru Peak, ultimate destination. You are presently standing on the Roof of Africa, yourself ample time to relax at the Barafu Camp

UHURU CAMP

. MWEKA CAMP TO MWEKA GATE

Kilimanjaro

You'll wake up for breakfast, as usual, pack, and descend through a short, scenic, 3-hour hike to Mweka Gate. After registering at the gate, you will wait to receive your summit certificates From the gate, if the road is too muddy for vehicles, you will continue your hike for 1 hour to the Mweka Village, 3 km away. There you will enjoy a hot lunch before being driven back to Moshi at Panama Garden Resort where you can have your first hot shower in days!

Panama Garden Resort

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