Mount Kilimanjaro Trekking
7-Day Mount Kilimanjaro Trekking Machame Route
$3240-3480 USD
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Safari summary
The Machame route is perhaps the most popular climbing route. It is the choice for many people because it provides impressive views and a variety of habitats. Unlike the gradual incline and hut accommodations found on the Marangu Route, the climbers on Machame hike steeper trails, for longer distances and sleep in tents. The Machame Route is approximately 62km/ 37 miles from gate to gate. It is designed for physically fit people with some hiking experience
About this tour
| Tour type | Custom, tailor-made, private | |
| Main focus | Hiking | trekking | |
| Activity level | Strenuous activity | |
| Best months | All months | |
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Fine details
Safari highlights
- Hiking | trekking
What’s included?
- Accommodation
- Airport transfers
- Meals
- Park fees
- Private vehicle and driver
What’s not included?
- Alcoholic beverages
- All drinks
- Hot air balloons
- Internal flights
- International flights
- Laundry
- Premium alcoholic beverages
- Spa treatments
- Tips and gratuities
- Visas
Itinerary
Arusha to Machame Camp
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Machame Gate for sign up ready for your trek to the roof of Africa. Trek through the rain forest and on to Machame Campsite where we will set up camp for dinner and your overnight stay. Attitude: 3,000m Distance: 11km Time: 5 to 7 hours Environment: Montane forest.
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Machame Camp to Shira Camp
we'll start our walk leaving behind the rain forest. We'll continue ascending, traversing a valley going up a rocky ridge, quite steep and covered in heath. We will leave the glades of the rain forest and continue on an ascending path up to a steep, rocky ridge. We will arrive at Shira Campsite for overnight *Altitude change: 3000m to 3850m (+850m) *Distance: 9km *Time: 4-6 hours *Environment: Moorland
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Shira Camp to Lava Tower
we will continue to the east up a ridge, passing the junction towards the peak of Kibo. As we continue, our direction changes to the southeast towards the Lava Tower, called the “Shark’s Tooth.” Shortly after the tower, we'll come to the second junction which brings us up to the Arrow Glacier at an altitude of 16,000ft. We will now continue down to the Barranco Hut at an altitude of 13,000ft. Shira Camp to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp.
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Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp
After breakfast, we begin the hike with a steep traverse up the Barranco Wall which is a 257-meter rock face that requires basic scrambling skills to the top of the Karanga Valley. The path then follows a series of inclines and declines to Karanga Camp (3,960 meters). You will spend a night at the Karanga camp before you continue to the Barafu camp on the following day. Distance: 7 km Hiking Time: 7 hours Habitat: High Alpine Zone.
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Karanga camp to Barafu camp
Day five is a short and easy day. The trail starts at Karanga Camp and joins the Mweka trail up to base camp, Barafu at 4,680m. We recommend you use easy hiking to relax and prepare for the summit push. •Distance: 6 km •Hiking Time: 3 hours •Habitat: Alpine Desert.
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Barafu Camp to Summit to Mweka Hut
we'll continue our way to the summit between the Rebmann and Ratzel Glaciers. At Stella Point (18,600 ft), you'll stop for a short rest. At Uhuru Peak, you have reached the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa. Now make our descent continuing straight down to the Mweka Hut Campsite. You will want gaiters and trekking poles for the loose gravel going down. evening, we'll enjoy our last dinner on the mountain
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Mweka Camp to Arusha
After breakfast, we will continue the descent down to the Mweka Park Gate to receive your summit certificates. At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. Gaiters and trekking poles will help. Shorts and t-shirts will probably be plenty to wear (keep rain gear and warmer clothing handy). From the gate, you will continue another hour to Mweka Village. A vehicle will meet you at Mweka village to drive you back to hotel in Arusha.
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