MT. KILIMANJARO TREK-MACHAME

7 days—Climbing Kilimanjaro, Machame Route

$1700-2300 USD

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Safari summary

Standing on the summit of Kilimanjaro is one of the most rewarding experiences you can have in your lifetime. So never compromise on acclimatization and safety. We use the best route for acclimatization, safety and success. We have guides who have climbed Kilimanjaro 100+ times and with their vast knowledge and experience up there, they will gladly help you prepare for your Kilimanjaro trek. By picking 6/7 days on the mountain undoubtedly, you give yourself the best chance for success. We have developed the best menu and schedule differing from, other operators. All our teams will use Mountain hard wear Trango 4 tents. We also have full time professional mountain staff on the ground in Tanzania. Our dream team are ready to help you achieve your goal of standing on the roof of Africa.

About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	Main focus	Hiking \| trekking
	Activity level	Strenuous activity
	Best months	All months
	Countries	Tanzania
	Parks	Kilimanjaro

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Safari highlights

Hiking | trekking
Primate 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
Meals
Premium alcoholic beverages
Spa treatments
Tips and gratuities
Visas

Itinerary

day1 Machame Gate To Machame Camp

Kilimanjaro

The guides 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).

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Day2 Machame Camp To Shira Camp

Kilimanjaro

After breakfast you will start trekking up to the second high-altitude camp, Shira Camp (3,845 m). On this day you will emerge from the rainforest and for the first time be able to see stunning views of the Shira Plateau laid out in front of you. Physically speaking, the trekking is not very difficult, but you may feel the changes in altitude, so pay attention to your body and remember that choosing the proper pace is extremely important for good trekking.

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Day3 Shira Camp To Barranco Camp

Kilimanjaro

On this day it is best to make an early start to avoid crowding on the way up Barranco Wall. Despite the Wall's seemingly daunting height and steepness the actual climb is rather merciful at a mere hour or so.. A lunch break at Karanga Camp shall be followed by an acclimatization climb towards Barafu with its highest point being 4,270 m. The group then drops back to Karanga Camp for the overnight

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day4 Barranco Camp To Karanga Camp

Kilimanjaro

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Day5 Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp

Kilimanjaro

After breakfast you begin your way to Barafu Summit Camp (4,640 m). Our team will set up a camp for you ahead of time, including tents and sleeping bags, so you can relax. After regaining strength, you have to complete an acclimatization climb towards the intermediate Kosovo Summit Camp with its highest point being 4,800 m and then back to Barafu Camp, where you will be served a hot dinner. It is better to spend the remainder of the day resting and sleeping before night summiting.

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Day6 Uhuru Peak and Millenium Camp

Kilimanjaro

Departure from Barafu Camp (4,640 m) at night and the start of summiting Kilimanjaro: Uhuru Peak (5,895 m). 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)

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Day7 Millennium Camp to Mweka Gate

Kilimanjaro

The 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 head for the park's exit: Mweka Gate (1,640 m). Lastly, we will present you with your commemorative certificates in our office and provide you a transfer back to the hotel

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