Kilimanjaro Climb Tour
7Days Machame Route
$1900-2190 USD
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Safari summary
Was second established route to Climb Mt Kilimanjaro after Marangu route. This route was nicknamed as Whiskey Route of which many people don’t know why but was named as Whiskey route since was the first camping route established to hike Mount Kilimanjaro. Due to its varied and beautiful nature this route become so popular, unbeaten one and with amazing splendor. The route has high success rate and give and amazing view. The route start with a short drive from Moshi town to Machame gate before the hike starts. The route begins from the south heads to west and then later traverse to underneath Kilimanjaro’s southern ice filed before summiting from south-east of the mountain. The population on this route has been reduced after the coming of Lemosho route which is considered as new route. These two routes meet up in day three and continue as one until the end of the tour.
About this tour
| Tour type | Custom, tailor-made, private | |
| Main focus | Hiking | trekking | |
| Activity level | Strenuous activity | |
| Best months | January, February, March, June, July, August, September, October, November, December | |
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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
Machame Gate to Machame Camp
Kilimanjaro
The drive start from Moshi to Machame gate by passing through the Machame village which is located on the slope of mountain Kilimanjaro. After gate formalities and permits we start the hiking to the sense rain forest until we reach to Machame camp Distance: 11km/7miles, Hiking Time: 5-7hours, Eleven: 5,380ft to 9,350ft or, Habitat: Rain Forest.
Machame Camp
Machame Camp to Shira Cave Camp
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: 5km/3miles, Hiking Time: 5-6hours, Eleven: 9,350ft to 12,500ft or, Habitat: Heath.
Shira Cave Camp
Shira Cave Camp to Baranco Camp
Kilimanjaro
Walking in 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. The day has been spent at altitude (up to 4600m). Distance: 10km/6miles, Hiking Time: 6-8hours, Eleven:12,500ft to 15,190ft to 13,044 Vegetation: Alpine Desert
Baranco Camp
Baranco Camp to Karanga Camp
Kilimanjaro
This day start with steep ascending of the Great Barranco, a huge ravine. We will have a down walk before ascend to karanga valley to our night’s camp at Karanga camp, set at 3963m. For those feeling strong we will go for a mid-afternoon acclimatization trek up to around 4200m before descending back to camp for the night. Distance: 5km/3miles, Hiking Time: 4-5hours, Eleven:13,044 ft – 13,106 ft Vegetation: Alpine Desert
Karanga Camp
Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp
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. Distance: 4km/2miles, Hiking Time: 4-5hours, Eleven:13,106 ft to 15,331 ft Vegetation: Alpine Desert
Barafu Camp
Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak - Mweka
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 at Uhuru peak (5895m) around sunrise time and then after that we descend Mweka camp. Distance: 5km/3miles and 7km/4mile Hiking Time: 6-8 hours and 2-4 hours Eleven: 15,331 ft to 19,341ft and 12,434 ft Vegetation: Arctic to Heath
Mweka Camp
Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate to Moshi
Kilimanjaro
A gentle trek takes us down through the rainforest 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 then celebrate with cold drinks. Overnight at your arranged Hotel Distance: 12km/7miles, Hiking Time: 5-7 hours, Eleven:12,434 ft – 5,380 ft Vegetation: Rain Forest
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