Mount Kilimanjaro Climb

7 Day Mount Kilimanjaro Climb Machame Route

$1750-2200 USD

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Safari summary

This is a 7 day Kilimanjaro hike starting at Machame gate, ascending through afromontane forest and then into the heath zone and on to the edge of the remnants of the Shira volcano. The route then circumnavigates the main peak, Kibo, anticlockwise on route passing some spectacular features such as giant steps and glacial valleys. The final ascent is from Barafu camp. It is a night time ascent to Uhuru Peak via Stella Point. The descent is via the Mweka route.

Kilimanjaro: afromontane forest, Shira plateau, glacial valleys and aline dersert, views of Mawenzi, ascent of Kibo and possible views of Kibo caldera and ash pit. Glaciers and the roof of Africa!

About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	Main focus	Hiking \| trekking
	Activity level	Strenuous activity
	Best months	January, February, March, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
	Countries	Tanzania
	Parks	Kilimanjaro

Fine details

Safari highlights

Hiking | trekking

What’s included?

Accommodation
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

Day 1

Kilimanjaro

After breakfast you depart by vehicle to Kilimanjaro at Machame gate. At the gate your crew finalize packingwhile you will be registering and after finishing with formalities you start the climb from Machame gate. Today's hiking is through verdant afromontane forest to Machame camp. Enroute you will stop to have a picnic lunch set along the hiking trail. Look out for pretty endemic flora and a graduation of forest zones!

Overnight Machame Camp (full board)

Day 2

Kilimanjaro

From Machame camp you hike to Shira Camp. The first section is relatively steep and altitude is gained rapidly. A picnic lunch is taken on trail today. The zone you pass through today is known as the heath zone where attractive helichrysum and lobelia plants become apparent. Various geologic features can be seen today from lava tubes to glacial valleys.

Overnight Shira Camp (full board)

Day 3

Kilimanjaro

Today is a walk high sleep low day. You ascend into alpine desert and for those who are feeling strong they can even head up to Lava Tower before descending to Barranco camp. Lunch is taken as a picnic lunch en-route. This is a long day but note that the next time you head to this altitude is in two day's time - great acclimatisation day!

Overnight Barranco Camp (full board).

Day 4

Kilimanjaro

From Barranco camp, famous for its' giant groundsels (Senecio species), you ascend the Barranco wall and hike glacial valleys to Karanga camp. Today is a relatively short day hiking and lunch is taken at Karanga camp. In the afternoon a walk can be taken with your guides for great views of the southern walls of Kibo and deep glacial valleys.

Overnight Karanga Camp (full board)

Day 5

Kilimanjaro

Today is another half day ascending to Barafu camp. Once again lunch is taken in camp allowing plenty of time to relax before the summit bid. Desolate alpine desert and at times strong winds rip over this camp and yet in the evening splendid views of Mawenzi peak are the norm. A relatively early dinner is taken before heading to rest for the evening.

Overnight Barafu Camp (full board)

Day 6

Kilimanjaro

Most people depart just before midnight for the final summit bid. Patience and persistence is the name of game to reach the summit and by dawn as the first rays of light start to appear, most arrive near the rim. Ascending via Stella Point affords a relatively short final section to Uhuru peak, the Roof of Africa! What goes up must come down and your goal today is to reach Mweka camp before dusk.

Overnight Mweka Camp (full board)

Day 7

Kilimanjaro

After breakfast you descend once again through montane forest and around mid day after saying farewell to your crew, you are picked up and transfer back to your lodge for a well deserved shower! Transfer to the airport for your flight home

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