Mount Kilimanjaro trekking

7 DAY MACHAME ROUTE TREKKING ITINERARY

$2200-2400 USD

Safari summary

MACHAME ROUTE 7 DAY known as the “Whiskey” route, begins at Machame Gate, located in the southern base of Mount Kilimanjaro, within its green, abundant rainforest. We climb to the Shira Plateau, then traverse the mountain beneath Kilimanjaro’s Southern Icefield, before summiting from Barafu Hut. Machame 9 Day route is recommended because it provides an additional acclimatization day and shortens some of the daily hikes. The total time on the mountain is 7 days.
Our trip begins and ends at our lodge in Arusha, Tanzania. Clients may arrive at any time on day 1. There is a pre-trip meeting around 4:30 pm and the included dinner is served at 6:30pm.

About this tour

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

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

Day 1: Arrive in Tanzania

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DAY 1: ARRIVE IN TANZANIA. Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), Overland Safaris will use a private vehicle from the Airport to Arusha Safari Lodge. We will gather in the evening for a pre-climb briefing and an equipment check. We will also confirm you have the appropriate mandatory medical coverage and travel insurance.

Dinner and overnight at Arusha Safari Lodge:

Day 2: Machame Hut

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DAY 2: MACHAME GATE TO MACHAME HUT (FULL BOARD) After completing the necessary registration formalities at Machame National Parkgate, we begin to trek through a beautiful and lush forest. We have a picnic lunch en route. We camp at Machame Camp (9,800 ft). [5-6 hours walking]

Camping

Day 3: Shira Camp

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DAY 3: MACHAME CAMP TO SHIRA CAMP (FULL BOARD) We soon leave the forest behind and enter the moorland zone of giant heather. The trail climbs steadily through rocky hills with wide views of the Shira Plateau (11,000 ft). From our camp near Shira Hut (12,600 ft), we take in the unforgettable views of Mt. Meru as she floats among the clouds. [4-5 hours walking]

Camping

Day 4: Barranco Camp

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DAY 4: SHIRA CAMP TO BARRANCO VALLEY (FULL BOARD) A morning of sustained ascent and panoramic views brings us to lunch near Lava Tower (14,900 ft). The trail then descends to the bottom of the Barranco Valley (12,800 ft), where we stay in the spectacular Barranco Camp sheltered by towering cliffs and with extensive views of the plains far below. [7-9 hours walking].

Camping

Day 5: Karanga Camp

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DAY 5: BARRANCO CAMP TO KARANGA CAMP (FULL BOARD) A steep climb up the Barranco Wall leads us to an undulating trail on the southeastern flank of Kibo, with superb vistas of the Southern Icefields. The terrain changes to scree with pockets of lush vegetation in sheltered hollows and there is only a short distance to our camp at Karanga Camp (13,100 ft), the last water point on the approach to the summit. [5-7 hours walking]

Camping

Day 6: Barafu Camp

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DAY 6: KARANGA CAMP TO BARAFU CAMP (FULL BOARD) We follow an easy path on compacted scree with wide views that gains altitude unrelentingly to reach Barafu Hut (14,800 ft) for lunch. There is a short acclimatization hike to the plateau at the bottom of the southeast valley (15,700 ft). The remainder of the day is spent resting in preparation for the early morning final ascent. [3-5 hours walking]

Camping

Day 7: Uhuru Peak

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DAY 7: BARAFU CAMP TO SUMMIT TO MWEKA CAMP (FULL BOARD) We start our ascent by torchlight at about 1 a.m. So that we can be up on the crater rim by sunrise. The steep climb over loose volcanic scree has some well-graded zigzags and a slow but steady pace will take us to Stella Point (18,800 ft), in about five or six hours. We will rest there for a short time to enjoy the sunrise over Mawenzi. We continue to descend to reach our final campsite, Millenium Camp (12,500 ft). [11-15 hours walking]

Camping

Day 8: Mweka gate Arusha

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DAY 8: MWEKA CAMP TO MWEKA GATE TO ARUSHA (HALF BOARD) A sustained descent on a well-constructed path takes us through a lovely tropical forest alive with birdsong and boasting lush undergrowth with considerable botanical interest. Our route winds down to the Kilimanjaro National Park gate at Mweka (5,400 ft); and on through coffee and banana farms to Mweka village, where we are transferred to our lodging in Arusha.[4-6 hours of walking]

Dinner and overnight at Arusha Safari Lodge:

Day 9: Arusha to the Airport

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DAY 9 DEPARTING DAY: After saying bye to our team of guides, then you need a private departure transfer, which is included from Arusha to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for your flight unless you have an option to have a short safari or any other option we will discuss.

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