Machame Route success hiking

8 Days Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro Tanzania by Machame route.

$1850-1970 USD

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Safari summary

8 Days Kilimanjaro Machame Route Climb with Crater Overnight is a very comfortable Kilimanjaro hike, and it provides enough time for acclimatization. No camp is skipped, also you will have the opportunity to explore the crater and overnight at the highest camp in Kilimanjaro, the route follows the pattern of hiking to a high altitude during the day and sleeping at a lower altitude at night, despite the crater camp.

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
	Countries	Tanzania
	Parks	Kilimanjaro

Fine details

Safari highlights

Hiking | trekking

What’s included?

Accommodation
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

Day 1. Moshi – Machame Camp

You will be picked up at your hotel in the morning after breakfast and head towards Machame Gate which is an easy 45-minute drive from Moshi. At the gate, you will be registered by the National Park authorities. Once everything is prepared you can start your trek into the lush rainforest. There is the possibility of spotting some Black & White Colobus monkeys on the way to Machame camp.

Camping

DAY 2, Machame Camp–New Shira Camp

Today the trail will be somewhat steeper than on day one but it is a shorter stretch and you should reach your destination by early afternoon. After some rest, you have the option to hike further to Shira 2 Camp for beautiful views of the Shira Plateau. Mount Meru, the second-highest mountain in Tanzania, can be seen in the distance. The night will be spent at New Shira Camp.

Camping

DAY 3,New Shira Camp–Barranco Camp

Today you will ascend about 700 meters to the striking and rugged Lava Tower before descending again to Barranco Camp. This will give your body a good chance to acclimatize for the following days as you will reach an altitude of over 4600 meters. The landscape will change dramatically over the course of today as you enter the afro-alpine desert close to Lava Tower and then descend back into the lush, green Barranco Valley.

Camping

DAY 4, Barranco Camp– Karanga Camp

Today you will tackle the steepest part of this route – the famous Barranco Wall, also known as the ‘Breakfast Wall’. It’s not as difficult as it looks, and your guide will assist you through this passage in just a little more than an hour. On top of the Barranco Wall, you can get a glimpse of the southern glaciers of Kibo and take a short rest before continuing towards Karanga Camp.

Camping

DAY 5,Karanga Camp–Barafu Camp

The trail that you will take today passes back through striking alpine desert expanses and leads you to your final camp before the summit hike – the Barafu Camp. This camp will be reached after about 3 to 4 hours and sits at an altitude of 4640 meters. You will have some time to relax before the evening meal is served. After dinner, you are advised to get as much sleep as possible before testing climb tomorrow.

Camping

DAY 6, Barafu Camp-Crater Camp

In the early morning, you will start the most challenging part of the ascent as the sun rises. You should reach Stella Point, the crater rim of Kibo, after about 5-7 hours of strenuous climbing up the scree and ash paths. From Stella Point, you will head towards the highest camp on Kilimanjaro – the Crater Camp – which is situated at an altitude of 5730m. From here there are breathtaking views of the surrounding glaciers.

DAY 7,Crater Camp–Uhuru Peak–Mweka

The first sunlight marks the start of your final ascent toward the summit. It will be a slow and arduous 2 hours or so before you reach the highest point in Africa, Uhuru Peak, which towers above anywhere else in Africa at 5895 meters. From the peak, you will be able to see the surrounding summits, glaciers, and landscapes being lit up by the warm morning sun – a truly unforgettable experience. After a short break and the mandatory summit pictures, you will return to Barafu Camp and rest.

Camping

DAY 8, Mweka Camp–Mweka Gate–Moshi

After breakfast, you will be invited to take part in the traditional farewell ceremony with your mountain crew from Kilinge Adventures before the final leg of your climb leads you back through the lush rainforest. A gentle descent of up to 3 hours takes you to Mweka Gate where our driver will meet you and bring you back to your hotel in Moshi. The rest of the day is yours. You may relax and stay at the pool, celebrate your accomplishment with a couple of drinks, or just doze away contentedly.

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