Machame route trekking

6 DAY KILIMANJARO-MACHAME ROUTE TREKKING

$2200-2400 USD

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Safari summary

After we receive your booking we will send you the trip note with your booking confirmation, as it is the final definitive statement of inclusions and trip details, and it forms an essential part of our booking contract with you.
Both to assist your understanding and to avoid any misunderstandings.
Our trips are for active, flexible-minded people who enjoy the unusual and the adventurous.
For trips that have an emphasis on mountain climbing and wildlife safari , you need to remember that even the easiest trekking or walking safari involves some exertion, so you should be reasonably fit and sure that you will enjoy the activity.

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, November, December
	Countries	Tanzania
	Parks	Kilimanjaro

Fine details

Safari highlights

Hiking | trekking

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

Kilimanjaro

DAY 1: MACHAME GATE TO MACHAME HUT (FULL BOARD) The climb starts from machame gate (1830m), we walk through the lush lower slopes of Mt. Kilimanjaro. Slowly gaining altitude while enjoying the diverse flora and fauna of the rain forest, you will arrive to the first Machame Hut, situated at 3000m above sea level If is a clear day we may get our first closer look at the glaciated dome of Kibo if the evening clouds permit. Machame Gate to Machame Hut (3,000 m): 6-7 hours walking.

camping

Day 2

Kilimanjaro

DAY 2: MACHAME CAMP TO SHIRA CAMP (FULL BOARD) A shorter day climbing up a steep ridge to reach a small semicircular cliff known as Picnic site, and continue up a gentler ascent through the lower alpine moorland, which is known for beautiful wild alpine flowers. The most spectacular views of Kibo peak can be seen from Shira Camp. Machame Hut to Shira Camp (3,840m); 4-6 hours walking.

camping

Day 3

Kilimanjaro

DAY 3: SHIRA CAMP TO BARRANCO VALLEY (FULL BOARD) Today we walk on a gentle ascent and panoramic views. We traverse the southwest side of Kilimanjaro, passing underneath the Lava Tower and the final section of the Western Breach and after hot lunch the bottom of the Lava Tower (4,600 m.) we descend to the bottom of the Great Barranco valley (3,900 m.). Shira Camp to Barranco valley (3,900 m.): 5-7 hours walking.

camping

Day 4

Kilimanjaro

DAY 5: BARRANCO CAMP TO BARAFU CAMP (FULL BOARD) 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. Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp (4,600 m): 7-9 hours walking.

camping

Day 5

Kilimanjaro

DAY 6: BARAFU CAMP TO SUMMIT TO MWEKA CAMP (FULL BOARD) Wake up before midnight in the cover of darkness. We begin a steep climb over loose volcanic scree has some well-graded zig-zags and a slow but steady pace will take us to rim of the main crater, Stella Point, at 5,735m. Barafu Camp to Summit to Mweka Camp (3100 m): 13-15 hours walking.

camping

Day 6

Kilimanjaro

DAY 6: DESCENT – MWEKA CAMP TO MWEKA GATE TO ARUSHA (FULL BOARD) A gentle walk takes us down through the rainforest to Mweka gate successful climbers will receive their summit certificates. After lunch we drive back to Arusha Safari Lodge. Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate: 3-5 hours walking. Dinner and overnight at Arusha Safari Lodge: Bed, dinner and Breakfast-included.

Arusha safari lodge

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