Machame Kilimanjaro Climbing

7 Days Kilimanjaro Climbing via Machame route

$1960-2600 USD

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Safari summary

The seven day Machame variation is the ideal schedule for this route. On the 7 day Machame route, the trek from Barranco to Barafu is broken up into two days, allowing for a short day just prior to the summit attempt. This is important because summit day begins very early, around midnight, so climbers are sleep deprived going into the toughest day on the mountain. By having a short day beforehand, climbers can be better rested. The 7 day Machame route is highly recommended and used by most prominent Kilimanjaro operators

About this tour

	Tour type	Set-date, set-itinerary, group
	Main focus	Hiking \| trekking
	Activity level	Strenuous activity
	Best months	All months
	Countries	Tanzania
	Parks	Kilimanjaro

Fine details

Safari highlights

Walking safari—with armed guard
Rock climbing
Hiking | trekking

What’s included?

Accommodation
Airport transfers
Meals
Park fees

What’s not included?

Alcoholic beverages
Internal flights
International flights
Private vehicle and driver
Tips and gratuities
Visas

Itinerary

Airport - Hotel

Kilimanjaro

Arrive at the Kilimanjaro International Airport/Alternative Airport pick up and transferred to the Hotel for overnight Dinner and breakfast.

Machame Camp to Shira Camp

Kilimanjaro

After breakfast, we leave the glades of the rain forest and continue on an ascending path, crossing the little valley walking along a steep rocky ridge, covered with heather, until the ridge ends. The route now turns west onto a river gorge. Time for rest, dinner, and overnight at the Shira campsite. Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Shira - Lava Tower - Barranco Camp

Kilimanjaro

After morning breakfast you will depart from shira 2 camp. You will reach lava tower after a five hour long walk. Enjoy lunch at the tower and opt to hike the enormous lava tower if the weather permits. You may feel some discomfort due to the high altitude. After having lunch you will descend from the tower to barranco campsite. The descent will only take 2 hours and upon arrival you will spot the famous barranco wall which will be hiked the next day. Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Barranco Camp - Karanga Camp

Kilimanjaro

After breakfast, we leave Barranco and continue on a steep ridge passing the Barranco Wall, to the Karanga Valley campsite. This is a short day meant for acclimatization. Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Karanga Camp - Barafu Camp

Kilimanjaro

After breakfast, we leave Karanga and hit the junction which connects with the Mweka Trail. We continue up to the Barafu Hut. At this point, you have completed the South Circuit, which offers views of the summit from many different angles. Here we make camp, rest, enjoy dinner, and prepare for the summit day. The two peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo are to be seen from this. Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Barafu - Uhuru Peak - Mweka Camp

Kilimanjaro

Midnight to 2am we continue to the summit. You head in a northwesterly direction and ascend through heavy scree towards Stella Point. At Stella Point (18,600 ft), you will stop for a short rest and will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you are ever likely to see (weather permitting). At Uhuru Peak, you have reached the highest point in Africa. From the summit, we now make our descent continuing to Mweka camp, stopping at Barafu for lunch. Meals - Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Mweka Camp - Arusha

Kilimanjaro

After breakfast, we 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 continue another hour to Mweka Village. A vehicle will meet you at Mweka village to drive you back to hotel in Moshi.

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