KILIMANJARO MOUNTAIN CLIMBING
7 DAYS KILIMANJARO CLIMB VIA MACHAME ROUTE
$2000-2150 USD
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Safari summary
Machame route also referred to as the Whiskey route, is one of the most popular routes on Kilimanjaro and a favorite for Kilimanjaro Empire Tours. Despite being a tough climb compared to the Marangu route, the Machame route has one of the highest summit success rates given the topography of the route which allows climbers to “trek high & sleep low” hence making it a more favorable route for acclimatization. Unlike the Marangu Route which is a gradual ascent, the Machame route has steeper trails and climbers walk longer distances. This route offers some of the most spectacular scenery while on the mountain. The Machame route starts on the southwest side of the mountain and proceeds steeply north, traversing the Shira plateau and eventually joining the Shira and Lemosho routes at the Shira camp.
NOTE BOTH THE ARRIVA DAY AND DEPARTUR DAY ARE INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE PRICE.
Our clients will be picked from the airport, transfers to their Hotels and from hotels to airport all meals included
About this tour
| Tour type | Custom, tailor-made, private | |
| Main focus | Hiking | trekking | |
| Activity level | Strenuous activity | |
| Best months | January, February, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December | |
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Fine details
Safari highlights
- Bird watching—with professional guide
- Photography safari—with professional guide
- Hiking | trekking
What’s included?
- Accommodation
- Airport transfers
- Meals
- Park fees
- Private vehicle and driver
What’s not included?
- Alcoholic beverages
- International flights
- Tips and gratuities
- Visas
Itinerary
Machame Gate - Machame Camp (3010m)
Kilimanjaro
One hour’s drive from Moshi lies the gate to the Machame route, where we complete park formalities, meet our crew of porters, and start to climb! The first section of the route climbs steadily and passes through the magnificent, dense rain forest. This path is less well-trodden so it can get somewhat overgrown in places and it is often wet and muddy underfoot. Distance covered: 10.8km / 6.7mi Approx. time took: 6 hours Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Machame Camp site
Machame Camp to Shira Camp (3845m)
Kilimanjaro
Our route continues on up through the forest until we reach the steep ascent onto the Shira Plateau, where there are rewarding views of the mountain. Looking back, you will be able to see Mt Meru rising high above Arusha town in the distance. Distance covered: 5.4km / 3.4mi Approx. time took: 5 hours Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Shira Camp site
Shira Cave - Barranco Camp ( 3960m)
Kilimanjaro
Walking now on high moorland, the landscape changes the entire character of the trek. We traverse the southwest side of Kilimanjaro, passing underneath the Lava Tower and the final section of the Western Breach, and finally reach camp. Distance covered: 10.8km / 6.7mi Approx. time took: 8 hrs Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Barranco Camp site
Barranco Camp - Karanga camp 3963m
Kilimanjaro
Our day starts by descending into the Great Barranco, a huge ravine. We then exit steeply, up the Great Barranco Wall, which divides us from the southeastern slopes of Kibo. It’s a climb over rock, not technical, but long and tiring. Passing underneath the Heim and Kersten glaciers, we head towards the Karanga valley, which is our last stop for freshwater before the summit Distance covered: 5.5km / 3.4mi Approx. time took: 5 hours Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Karanga Camp site
Karanga camp - Barafu Camp (4640m)
Kilimanjaro
After a good night’s rest and breakfast, we set off on our walk to Barafu camp at 4640m. The climb will take us across desolate scree slopes with no vegetation around us at all. It’s a tough steep walk made more difficult by the altitude. On arriving at camp we eat and spend the afternoon resting as we prepare for a long night and day ahead. It is important to keep hydrated and warm.
Barafu Camp site
Summit at Uhuru peak (5895m)
Kilimanjaro
We start off at around midnight and walk steeply upwards to the summit glaciers. We will be climbing scree for 4 to 5 hours but gain incredible height over a short distance. The views are spectacular We should be on the crater rim at Stella Point (5739m) as the first rays of the sun hit us. Spectacular ice cliffs within the crater surround us and the views to jagged Mawenzi peak and beyond are breathtaking. Another hour’s walking takes us to the summit, Uhuru Peak (5895m).
Millennium Camp (3790m)
Millennium Camp - Mweka gate (1630m
Kilimanjaro
A gentle trek takes us down through the rain forest to Mweka Gate, where we complete park formalities and receive certificates, which you can hang up with pride! We are then met by our vehicles and return to the hotel in Moshi, where you can treat yourself to a welcome shower (and a cold beer or two!) before our big celebration Overnight at the arranged Lodge (or alternative) Distance covered: 12.1km / 7.5mi Approx. time took: 6 hours Meals: Breakfast & Lunch Included.
Ilboru Safari Lodge or (altenative)
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