Machame Route

Safari summary

Machame Route 7 Nights / 8 Days Kilimanjaro National Park
Day 1 Kilimanjaro - Moshi
Pick up from Kilimanjaro airport. Transfer to Moshi Town
Early evening pre-climb briefing on the trek
Dinner and overnight at Mountain Inn (HB)
Day 2 Moshi – Machame
After breakfast transfer to Kilimanjaro National Park Gate at Machame
Start the first section of the climb through the mountain forest to Machame Campsite at 10000ft/3000m. Approximate walking time is 5 to 7 hours.
Meals and overnight at Machame camp
Day 3 Shira Camp
Follow the steep ridge across heath and moorland to picnic rock and the Shira plateau, to Shira Campsite at 12500ft/3800m (approx. 5 to 7 hours).
Meals and overnight at Shira camp
Day 4 Barranco
Depart towards Kibo crossing a broad valley then climb to a ridge crest, later cross the scree slopes and a river valley to reach Barranco Campsite 13000ft/3900m. (5-7 hours) Meals and overnight Barranco camp
Day 5 Barafu Camp
After breakfast cross the floor of the Great Barranco Valley, over the Barranco wall to the Karanga River - the last water point on this route. A steep climb over rocky slabs to Barafu Campsite at 15500ft/ 4600m. (8-9 hours)
Dinner and overnight at Barafu camp
Day 6 Mweka Camp
An early start for the summit - Uhuru Peak, which is the highest point in Africa at 19340ft/5896m (6 to 7 hours. Descend via Barafu Campsite through the forest to Mweka Campsite at 10000ft/3000m.
Meals and overnight at Mweka Camp
Day 7 Descend to gate

Dinner and overnight at Mountain Inn (HB)
Day 8 Departure
Breakfast at Mountain Inn.
Later transfer to Kilimanjaro airport for your onward flight
End of services
Camping Safaris
2 Package cost net............USD 1600.00 per person sharing.
Trekking cost includes: Transport on 4wheel drive Land Cruiser while on safari, Park fees & Camping fees, camping equipment like Tent with Mattresses and sleeping bags, Camping fees Accommodation and meals on FB while on Safari Pick up and drop off Kilimanjaro Airport

About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	Main focus	Hiking | trekking
	Activity level	Strenuous activity
	Best months	All months
	Countries	Tanzania
	Parks	Kilimanjaro