High Chances of Success

6 days— High Chances of Reaching Kilimanjaro Summit

$1450-2000 USD

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Safari summary

Machame route for Kilimanjaro hike means smooth acclimatization and amazing views. This route is second in popularity among the climbers, the number of other climbers may be high. The Machame Route, with its diverse landscape and fantastic views, offers a unique experience to test your will power, fitness finesse and mental strength. The varying altitudes on this 6 day tour as well as our expert crew support assists with a good environment enhancing your chances of reaching the summit.

About this tour

	Tour type	Set-date, set-itinerary, group
	Main focus	Hiking \| trekking
	Activity level	Strenuous activity
	Best months	All months
	Countries	Tanzania
	Parks	Kilimanjaro

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Safari highlights

Hiking | trekking

Itinerary

Trekking From Machame Gate

Kilimanjaro

Our guide and a mountain support crew will arrive at the hotel in the morning in order to meet you and hold a quick briefing at 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). Distance: Machame gate to machame camp – 5km Change in elevation: machame gate (1,800m) – Machame camp (3,010m) Hiking Time: 5-6 hours.

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Trekking From Machame Camp

Kilimanjaro

Next morning after breakfast you will start trekking up to the second high-altitude camp, Shira Camp (3,845 m). Physically speaking, the trekking is not very difficult, but you may feel the changes in altitude, pay attention to your body and remember that choosing the proper pace is extremely important for good trekking. Distance: Machame camp to Shira camp: 5km Change in elevation: Machame camp (3,010m) – Shira Camp (3,845m) Hiking Time: 4-5 hours.

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Trekking From Shira Camp

Kilimanjaro

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. Here you can see the famous Barranco Wall, Distance: Shira camp to Lava Tower to Barranco camp: 11 km Change in elevation: Shira camp (3,845m) – Lava Tower (4,630m) – Barranco camp (3,960m) Hiking Time: 6-8 hours.

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Trekking From Barranco

Kilimanjaro

Early wake up, breakfast and the start of summiting Barranco Wall. But no actual climbing is necessary and your guide will be with you every step of the way to lend a helping hand .Then you start hike to Karanga Camp, which features numerous ascents and descents during the route, After reaching the camp you will be offered warm lunch. Barranco camp to Barafu camp – 11 km Change in elevation: Barranco camp (3,960m) – Barafu camp (4,640m) Hiking Time: 8-10 hours.

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Ascent to Uhuru Peak

Kilimanjaro

At midnight you will be awoken by your guide with a warm cup of tea and biscuits to get ready for final ascent, reaching the crater rim in about 5–7 hours. Another 1–2 hours will take you to Uhuru Peak where you can enjoy the sun rising over the African landscape . Then you will start your descent along same route back to Barafu Camp. Distance: Barafu camp to Uhuru peak – 15 km Change in elevation: Barafu camp (4,640m) – Uhuru camp (5,895m) – Millenium camp (3,820m) Hiking Time: 8-12 hours.

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Descent from Millennium Camp

Kilimanjaro

Millennium camp is situated in a tropical rainforest. When you wake up, you will feel relief from the reduction of the height and the satisfaction of reaching the summit. After a warm breakfast, you will depart heading to the park’s exit: Mweka Gate (1,640 m). We will present you with your certificates and provide you a transfer back to the hotel. Distance: Millennium camp to Mweka gate – 12 km Change in elevation: Millennium camp (3,820m) – Mweka gate (1,640m) Hiking Time: 4-5 hours.

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