Machame Route

Kilimanjaro

Day 2: Machame Gate – Machame Camp A guide and a mountain support crew will arrive at the hotel in the morning in order to meet you and hold a quick briefing, after which you will travel by vehicle to Kilimanjaro National Park's entrance: Machame Gate (1,800 m). After the quick formality of acquiring climbing permits and registering with the search and rescue service, the group will start trekking up to Machame Camp (3,010 m). The trekking route includes passage through the rainforest (where tropical showers are highly probable), so we recommend you take not only spare clothes, but also your raincoats. This will be your first day at this altitude, so it is strongly recommended you heed the following instructions from this point on: Abstain from consuming alcohol and caffeine Drink over 4 liters of bottled water daily (little by little, frequently) Take a Diamox pill to help alleviate symptoms of altitude sickness. Most mountain climbers take Diamox in the morning, before they start their ascent, in order to reduce discomfort associated with altitude sickness. We recommend you consult your doctor prior to the trip in case of potential allergies. At night you may experience discomfort associated with acclimatization to the high altitude: because of a reduction in your waking breathing pattern, your body gets less oxygen than during the day. Taking altitude into account, you may therefore start feeling sick and have a headache. Pay attention to your own body and tell your guide if you start feeling any symptoms of altitude sickness. Change in Elevation:  Machame Gate (1,800 m) — Machame Camp (3,010 m) Hiking distance:  5km Hiking time:  5-6 hours   Accommodation:         Machame Camp Meals: Full Board  

Day 4: Shira Camp – Barranco Camp After breakfast you will leave Shira Camp (3,845 m) and start your way to the key point of the route: Lava Tower (4,630 m). This section of the route has a lot of ascents and descents that end in a camp at over 4,600 meters. It might be difficult, and you may feel some discomfort, but in order to successfully acclimate to the altitude you have to spend at least 1–2 hours here, so this is where lunch will be. Then you will descend to Barranco Camp (3,960 m). Here you can see the famous Barranco Wall, impressive in both its massive size and steepness! Next day you will be climbing it, but don't worry: it features a very simple hiking trail. Note: If one or more participants feel sick, the group may refrain from passing the Lava Tower and adjust the route, following instead the road for porters. In this case you will not reach an altitude of 4,630 meters, getting up only to a maximum of 4,400 meters. Change in Elevation: Shira Camp (3,845 m) — Lava Tower (4,630 m) — Barranco Camp (3,960 m) Hiking distance: 11 km Hiking time: 6-8 hours   Accommodation:        Barranco Camp Meals: Full Board  

Kilimanjaro

Day 6:  Barafu Camp – Uhuru Peak – Millennium Camp Departure from Barafu Camp (4,640 m) at night and the start of summiting Kilimanjaro: Uhuru Peak (5,895 m). Technically the climb is relatively simple; however, the most challenging part is the high altitude. Each pair of climbers will get a personal guide for the entire ascent to monitor your physical and mental conditions. After your successful ascent to Uhuru Peak, you can descend to the nearest glacier if desired. Then you will return to Barafu Camp and after a 2-hour rest continue your descent to Millennium Camp (3,820 m). Note: Don't forget that 90% of all accidents occur during the descent, including all broken arms and legs. Please pay attention to your feet, as there is a high risk of damaging your toenails. Change in Elevation: Barafu Camp (4,640 m) — Uhuru Peak (5,895 m) — Millennium Camp (3,820 m) Hiking distance: 15 km Hiking time: 8-12hours   Accommodation:          Millennium Camp Meals: Full Board  

Arusha | Kilimanjaro

Day 8:  Arusha/Moshi Town – JRO Airport After breakfast at your hotel today we shall have a short walk around Moshi town then transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport to connect with your flight back home. Or connect with local flight to Zanzibar.   Note: while most hotels have a 10:00 AM check-out policy, they also offer late check-out for those with evening or night flights. The fees are moderate.                                           Rate Per Person Sharing                          Sole Traveler          2pax           3pax           4pax           5pax            6pax                                   $3,250                $2,650           $2,550          $2,394           $2,338             $2,283 Inclusive All internal transfers All meals during the trekking (breakfast, lunch and dinner) Drinking water Accommodations on mountain (Huts) 2 nights in town on arrival and departure day (Bed & Breakfast) Knowledgeable guide, assistance guide, cook, porters and rescue Entrance fee to the national park Hut fee Rescue fees Valued Added Tax (VAT) 18%   Exclusive International flights Visa for Tanzania Travel insurance Beverages Personal things like sleeping bags, rucksack, footwear, other clothing etc Tips to your guides/cook/porters and personal expenses such as laundry and communication. .